U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the responsibility for resuming denuclearization talks lies squarely with North Korea, condemning Pyongyang’s nuclear development.

“The unlawful nuclear weapons program being pursued by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is a clear and present danger, driving risks and geopolitical tensions to new heights,” he said during a ministerial-level meeting of U.N Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday chaired by Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi.

“The onus is on the DPRK to comply with its international obligations and return to the negotiating table,” he added in a wide-ranging speech on the rule of law worldwide.

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