" After the nuclear test, North Korea is going to launch a new ballistic missile," The statement was made by the South Korean Defense Minister. According to him, North Korea might launch more missiles in the wake of its sixth and largest nuclear test. Seoul has responded a r nuclear test with large-scale military exercises.

Washington does not exclude the use of nuclear weapons against Pyongyang in order to protect its allies.
The Korean crisis will be discussed at a special session of the UN Security Council this evening.