North Korea Faces Condemnation Over Fifth Nuclear Test

conduct – v. to lead, to carry out, to do

sanctions – n. measures meant to cause a country to obey international law usually through restrictions on trade or financial dealings

bilateral – adj. between two parties

trilateral – adj. between three parties

provocative – adj. meant to cause a reaction

assess – v. to study or examine; to measure

response – n. a step taken in reaction to another action