UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Several members of the U.N. Security Council have demanded firm reaction to the latest nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
French ambassador to the United Nations Francois Delattre on Monday called for "swift, firm and united action" of the Security Council, including the adoption of new sanctions, in response to DPRK's nuclear test on Sunday.
"Weakness or ambiguity is simply not an option," Delattre told reporters before walking in for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council.
He also called for autonomous sanctions by the European Union against the DPRK.
"Only a very firm position is able to change the equation for the better and open the door for a political settlement that we favor," he said.
Japanese ambassador to the United Nations Koro Bessho told reporters that the Security Council needs to make the DPRK feel the pressure.
He expressed the hope that all council members would make clear statements to condemn the DPRK and to stop the country from further action.
British ambassador to the United Nations Matthew Rycroft also called for "swift, robust and speedy" response from the council.
After the nuclear test by the DPRK, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis warned Pyongyang of "a massive military response -- a response both effective and overwhelming."
The DPRK said on Sunday it successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb capable of being carried by an intercontinental ballistic missile, according to the country's official TV broadcaster.
