North Korea defiant over U.N. sanctions as Trump says tougher steps needed


  • World
  • Wednesday, 13 Sep 2017

North Korean soldiers salute at Mansudae hill in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this photo taken by Kyodo, September 9, 2017 on the 69th founding anniversary of the country. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea displayed trademark defiance on Wednesday over new United Nations sanctions imposed after its sixth and largest-ever nuclear test, vowing to redouble efforts to fight off what it said was the threat of a U.S. invasion.

U.S. President Donald Trump said the sanctions, unanimously agreed on Monday by the 15-member U.N. Security Council, were just a small step toward what is ultimately needed to rein in Pyongyang over its nuclear and missile programmes.

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