United Nations, Dhu-Al-Hijjah 07, 1438 H., August 29, 2017, SPA -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned North Korea's firing of a ballistic missile, describing the move as yet a new violation of Security Council resolutions. A statement by the spokesman of the Secretary-General today, said that this action undermines regional security and stability and efforts to create an opportunity for dialogue. The Secretary-General called on the North Korean Government to comply fully with its international obligations and to reopen channels of communication, noting that he would maintain close contact with all parties concerned. --SPA 20:21 LOCAL TIME 17:21 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w477122