South Korea has called on the world to pressure Pyongyang into giving up its nuclear programme.<br /><br /> North Korea’s fifth and reportedly largest detonation provoked international condemnation and protests.<br /><br /> The South Korean Foreign Ministry claims the test is evidence of its neighbour’s quickly-expanding nuclear capabilities.<br /><br /> “We, along with the international community, need to create a certain environment that strains North Korea inevitably, through stronger sanctions and pressures, and through strengthening restraints against North Korea, which the US also agrees with,” Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se told the press.<br /><br /> Despite UN sanctions, Pyongyang claims it is now able to mount a warhead on a ballistic missile, greatly increasing the threat to surrounding nations.<br /><br /> UN Security Council President Gerard Van Bohemen confirmed the body would work on drafting a new resolution.<br /><br /> “The members of the Security Council also recalled that they had previously expressed their determination to take further significant measures in the event of a further nuclear test by the DPRK. The members of the Security Council will begin to work immediately on appropriate measures.”<br /><br /> Under leader Kim Jong un, North Korea has accelerated the development of its nuclear and missile programmes, leading to tougher and tougher sanctions being slapped on the isolated country.<br /><br /> The underground test was carried out on the 68th anniversary of the founding of North Korea.<br />
