North Korea condemns Marco Rubio for calling it a ‘rogue’ state

Marco Rubio appears before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for his confirmation hearing (AP/Alex Brandon)

North Korea has lashed out at US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a “rogue” state.

In its first direct criticism of the Trump administration, a statement issued on Monday said such “coarse and nonsensical remarks” will never contribute to US interests.