North Korea is defiantly prepared and willing to face further sanctions as a result of fulfilling its intention to launch further satellites, DPRK ambassador to the United Kingdom Hyon Hak Bong said on Wednesday.

The ambassador, speaking at a Chatham House event in London, made the remarks when answering a question regarding the prospects of further sanctions if a launch is conducted.

“We will go ahead, we will go ahead,” Hyon said. “We have nothing to be afraid of. We will go ahead definitely, surely.

“If they … pass resolutions or sanctions, this (will be viewed as) a provocation and … can make the situation worse,” he said. “I