In its first direct criticism of the Trump administration, North Korea lashed out at U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a “rogue” state and warned Monday that such “coarse and nonsensical remarks” will never contribute to U.

North Korea on Monday criticised U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a "rogue state", saying his comments do not help U.S. interests, state media KCNA said. North Korea's foreign ministry said the country will respond strongly to hostile U.

North Korea lashed out at US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent characterization of Pyongyang as a “rogue” state, vowing to “never tolerate” any provocation by Washington.

North Korea issued its first direct criticism of the second Donald Trump administration Monday, warning of “tough counteraction” after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled the regime a “rogue state.

North Korea on Monday condemned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling Pyongyang a "rogue state" and vowed powerful counteraction in its first official criticism against the Trump administration.