UN Security Council
The Security Council unanimously stepped up sanctions over the country’s sixth and most powerful nuclear test.
The penalties fall short of those requested by the Trump administration, however.
"Our country’s patience is not unlimited. We will defend our allies and our territory,” U.S. Ambassador Haley said.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The U.S.-drafted resolution bans North Korean exports of coal, iron, iron ore, lead, lead ore and seafood.
The test came as Tillerson warned the UN Security Council that North Korea’s missile programs could lead to "catastrophic consequences."
A seeming proxy war between the two countries would leave Syria in shambles.
China abstained.
