Reporter just hours after sundays launch, members of the u. N. Security council held an emergency meeting. The Council Chair said the launch could lead to the development of technology for carrying nuclear weapons. The members of the Security Council strongly condemn this launch. The members of the Security Council underscore that this launch is in serious violation of the Security Council resolution. Reporter north korean state media reported the rocket blasted off from the western part of the country. The launch was tracked by japan, south korea, and the u. S. We have to take this issue very seriously. It is not only the violation of Security Council resolution, but it is the real threat to the security of japan, the republic of korea and other countries, including the United States. As i know that the cost of this launch alone, estimated to be close to 1 billion, could affect the entire north korean population for a whole year. It is therefore an urgent task before the Security Coun