North Korea's foreign minister criticized U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio for calling it a "pariah state," asserting that it "will never yield to any American provocation."
In a statement published by the state-run Central Telecommunication Agency (CTAC), it is said: "Rubio, a senator from the Republican Party, once again referred to us as a 'pariah state.' This is an absurd manifestation of a non-existent threat and complete ignorance, if he thinks that we, preferring a bright future, will stand aside, giving the very same old reactionaries in the U.S. the chance for a chance to impose their face."
"Our determination is stronger than ever. We will never submit nor yield to any American provocations, nor to any economic war they launch to make us kneel,” the statement says.
According to the KCNA, Rubio's statements confirm that the U.S. only understands power, and North Korea must strengthen its defense and readiness in case of military confrontation.
