North Korea Reacts Harshly to US Secretary of State, Calls US a “Bandit State”
North Korea Criticizes US Senator Rubio’s “Bandit State” Comment
In a recent statement from the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, US Senator Marco Rubio’s description of North Korea as a “bandit state” in a recent interview has been met with criticism. The statement labeled Rubio’s remarks as “serious political provocation” and accused him of damaging the image of a sovereign state without much thought.
According to the statement, Rubio’s words and actions reflect the US’s ongoing hostile policy towards North Korea. The statement also highlighted Rubio’s longstanding animosity towards North Korea, stating that his comments were not surprising given the US’s history of hostility towards the country.
North Korea made it clear that they will not tolerate any provocations from the United States and will respond in kind to any hostile actions. This direct criticism of a US official comes shortly after President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.
During his interview, Senator Rubio referred to North Korea and Iran as “bandit states” that need to be dealt with in foreign policy decisions. This latest backlash from North Korea serves as a reminder of the tense relationship between the two countries and the challenges ahead in finding common ground.
