The North Korean statement, comes a day after it launched the Hwasong-15 into the sea off Japan’s west coast after warning of a strong response to upcoming military drills by the US and South Korea.
Leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, bristled at the US for trying to turn the UN Security Council into what she called a tool for its heinous hostile policy towards Pyongyang.
The missile launch which is North Korea’s first since January 1, came after Pyongyang threatened an unprecedentedly persistent, strong response as the US and South Korea gear up for annual military exercises as part of efforts to fend off Pyongyang’s growing nuclear and missile threats.
