Secretary of State John Kerry, pictured, said North Korea’s actions present a very serious threat to international peace and security. Photo: Twitter.

North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons — when the world is trying to rid itself of them — is “very provocative deeply concerning,” US Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday and warned that there will be consequences if it does not stop.

Kerry, who is in the Laotian capital to attend an Asia-Pacific security conference that includes North Korea, said its actions present a very serious threat not just to this region but also to international peace and security.

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