The Latest: Japan lawmakers urge more North Korea sanctions

South Korean residents in Japan hold banners and raise clinched fists in front of the pro-Pyongyang General Association of Korean Residents during a rally against North Korea's nuclear test, in Tokyo Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. South Korean warships conducted live-fire exercises at sea Tuesday as Seoul continued its displays of military capability following U.S. warnings of a "massive military response" after North Korea detonated its largest-ever nuclear test explosion. The banners read: "Give up nuclear weapons!" (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) South Korean residents in Japan hold banners and raise clinched fists in front of the pro-Pyongyang General Association of Korean Residents during a rally against North Korea's nuclear test, in Tokyo Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. South Korean warships conducted live-fire exercises at sea Tuesday as Seoul continued its displays of military capability following U.S. warnings of a "massive military response" after North Korea detonated its largest-ever nuclear test explosion. The banners read: "Give up nuclear weapons!" (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

By Associated Press September 5, 2017 1 min read

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Latest on North Korea’s nuclear test and the world reaction (all times local):

noon

Japanese lawmakers are demanding tougher U.N. sanctions on North Korea, after it conducted a sixth nuclear test over the weekend.

The resolution by Japan’s parliamentary committee condemns the nuclear test, and urges the Japanese government to take leadership in pushing for tougher punishment against Pyongyang, as measures are being discussed at the United Nations Security Council.

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono told lawmakers it was time to increase pressure on North Korea and eliminate loopholes that allow some countries to continue trading with Pyongyang.