bring russia's support for greater sanctions against north korea. and that will be the focus for president moon in the coming days. you hear why japan feels further sanctions are necessary. prime minister abe will be working to call on all international partners not just to pass another round but to fully enforce the sanctions that are in place. it is japan's position that it is essential to cut off the hard currency moving into north korea, fueling and funding the rapid development of this elicit program that has really rocked and rattled the region. christy, we're talking about not just that sixth nuclear test, but this unprecedented number of ballistic missile launches which continue to threaten japan by splashing down in the waters off of japan. so certainly this is a major security concern for people here in japan. and that is why the prime minister in the coming days will be working again to see firmer sanctions in place against north korea. christy? >> all right. alexandra field reporting live for us in tokyo. ian lee in seoul. a big thank you to you both.