The United Nations will reportedly shelve its training program for North Korean diplomats in response to the January 6 nuclear test.

The Yonhap News Agency, citing a source familiar with UN decision-making, reported on Monday that the UN has indefinitely postponed the annual training program. It was reported that the UN member states previously supporting the program have spoken out against providing the North with additional support. The program was to begin in January and last for two months.

In the aftermath of the fourth nuclear test, carried out on January 6, North Korea has been isolated even more from