The United Nations Security Council has passed additional sanctions aimed at increasing economic pressure on North Korea to end its nuclear weapons and missile development program. "The resolution we've passed," said U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, "is a strong, united step toward holding North Korea accountable for its behavior."
Ambassador Haley thanked all who voted in favor of the resolution, in particular China, noting their "critical role" on "matters related to North Korea."
"This resolution," she said, "is the single largest economic sanctions package ever leveled against the North Korean regime." It could cut North Korea\'s exports by a third, costing Pyongyang about $1 billion in revenue.
