Japan , the United States and the United Kingdom had sought a new resolution imposing new sanctions on North Korea , but China and Russia -- permanent members of the Security Council with veto privileges -- blocked the way . NEW : U.S. , partners agree to resume talks , Clinton says . North Korea begins reprocessing nuclear fuel rods , state media reports . Process will bolster country 's nuclear capability , foreign ministry says . Pyongyang angered by U.N. approval of rocket launch .
NEW : U.S. , partners agree to resume talks , Clinton says . North Korea begins reprocessing nuclear fuel rods , state media reports . Process will bolster country 's nuclear capability , foreign ministry says . Pyongyang angered by U.N. approval of rocket launch .