Japan, South Korea Warn Against North Korea Missile Launch

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Japan, South Korea Warn Against North Korea Missile Launch
Summary
On Tuesday, North Korea launched  a missile again. It traveled over a great distance, fell to the ground and then exploded. It's forbidden and violation in the humanity. It is costly for North Korea but it is said that ending their nuclear weapons program in exchange for economic aid and security guarantees. However, they don't agree.
Japan, South Korea and the United States have criticized this problem. The U.S. and China agree that the UN should approve a strong resolution against North Korea however, it has still not decided . It is because if something sanctions are put, some companies and banks which are based in China will get targeted. It will lead to increasing tensions between the U.S and China. China wants to protect their position that they are the North's top trading partner.
It is said that North Korea has more than 1000 missiles also.
Discussion
1.What is your opinion about this issue?
I can't understand why it is important to launch missiles and show power. North Korea is not rich country but citizens also are suffering. It is strange that it is important for them to have a nuclear weapon programs more than getting economic aid.
2.What could happen if North Korea will pursue to launch the missile?
To launch a missile is costly. They are likely to become poorer and poorer.
3.What do you think about North Korea?
I think that North Korea is difficult country to understand. Some people escaped. If many people do from North Korea, they will be more poor country. South Korea will get damaged also.