North Korea Defends , Intercontinental Ballistic Missile , Test Launch at United Nations.<br />On July 14, North Korea's ambassador to the <br />United States made a rare appearance <br />at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). .<br />On July 14, North Korea's ambassador to the <br />United States made a rare appearance <br />at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). .<br />Fox News reports that ambassador Kim Song <br />defended a recent test of Pyongyang's <br />intercontinental ballistic missile abilities. .<br />Fox News reports that ambassador Kim Song <br />defended a recent test of Pyongyang's <br />intercontinental ballistic missile abilities. .<br />Song called the test launch a <br />legitimate national self-defense exercise.<br /> It was North Korea's first appearance <br />at the UNSC in nearly a decade. .<br />On July 12, North Korea fired an intercontinental <br />ballistic missile toward the East Sea, <br />raising tensions in the region.<br />Fox News reports that the launch came just days <br />after Pyongyang vowed that U.S. reconnaissance <br />activity would have "shocking" consequences.<br />Fox News reports that the launch came just days <br />after Pyongyang vowed that U.S. reconnaissance <br />activity would have "shocking" consequences.<br />North Korea claims that U.S. spy planes were spotted within <br />the exclusive economic zone, an area around the country <br />in which Pyongyang controls rights to natural resources.<br />North Korea claims that U.S. spy planes were spotted within <br />the exclusive economic zone, an area around the country <br />in which Pyongyang controls rights to natural resources.<br />Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean Supreme Leader<br />Kim Jong Un, said the spy plane was detected crossing <br />the eastern sea border between the two Koreas on July 10.<br />Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean Supreme Leader<br />Kim Jong Un, said the spy plane was detected crossing <br />the eastern sea border between the two Koreas on July 10.<br />According to Kim Yo Jong, <br />the U.S. spy plane was chased <br />away by North Korean warplanes.<br />Just hours later, Kim Yo Jong said a second spy <br />plane was intercepted which prompted North Korea <br />to issue a "strong warning" to the United States.<br />Just hours later, Kim Yo Jong said a second spy <br />plane was intercepted which prompted North Korea <br />to issue a "strong warning" to the United States
