UN Security Council to Vote on Tougher Sanctions on North Korea After Latest Round of Nuclear Tests

The U.N. Security Council Chamber is seen during preparation for session at the United Nations Conference Building in New York on Aug. 25, 2016. Golden Brown/Shutterstock

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on May 26 on a push by the United States to update and strengthen sanctions on North Korea following a string of ballistic missile launches by Pyongyang.

The United States, which holds the rotating United Nations Security Council presidency for this month, announced plans for the vote Wednesday.