North Korea rejected the international sanctions, stating that they would not force the country to abandon its nuclear program. This response followed a joint statement by 11 countries and the European Union condemning Pyongyang's nuclear activities as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

North Korea rejected the international sanctions, stating that they would not force the country to abandon its nuclear program. This response followed a joint statement by 11 countries and the European Union condemning Pyongyang's nuclear activities as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.