Rosemary DiCarlo, the Deputy Secretary-General of the UN for political affairs, expressed serious concern over escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula and urged the Security Council to increase efforts to ensure North Korea does not become a nuclear state. During a briefing, she highlighted the need for de-escalation and dialogue while noting that North Korea actively pursues its nuclear weapons program. DiCarlo also addressed the military collaboration between North Korea and Russia in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of adhering to UN sanctions against North Korea and improving the humanitarian situation in the country.