January 27, 2026Jan 27, 2026
KCNA KCNA.kp (En)

Spokesman for DPRK Foreign Ministry Issues Press Statement

Date: 03/02/2025 | Source: KCNA.kp (En) | Read original version at source

Pyongyang, February 3 (KCNA) -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK released the following press statement titled "The most depraved country in the world is not entitled to take issue with other countries" on Feb. 2:

Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, in an interview with media, talked nonsense by terming the DPRK a "rogue state" while enumerating the foreign policy of the new U.S. administration.

The Foreign Ministry of the DPRK deems the U.S. State Secretary's hostile remarks to thoughtlessly tarnish the image of a sovereign state as a grave political provocation totally contrary to the principle of international law which regards respect for sovereignty and non-interference in other's internal affairs as its core and strongly denounces and rejects it.

In view of Rubio's political inclination and the U.S. inveterate repugnancy towards the DPRK, his speech is nothing new, and it would be more surprising if he had said good word about the DPRK.

But it is necessary to mention how absurd and illogical it is that the most depraved state in the world brands another country a rogue state.

The hostile words and deeds of the person who is in charge of the U.S. foreign policy served as an occasion of confirming once again the U.S. hostile policy toward the DPRK which remains unchanged.

Rubio's coarse and nonsensical remarks only show directly the incorrect view of the new U.S. administration on the DPRK and will never help promote the U.S. interests as he wishes.

We will never tolerate any provocation of the U.S., which has been always hostile to the DPRK and will be hostile to it in the future, too, but will take tough counteraction corresponding to it as usual. -0-

www.kcna.kp (2025.02.03.)

More From KCNA.kp (En)

Press Review

Press Review

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: -

January 27, 2026

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Tuesday: -

Indian Embassy Here Hosts Reception

Indian Embassy Here Hosts Reception

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- The Indian embassy here hosted a reception at the Taedonggang Diplomatic Club on January 26 to

January 27, 2026

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- The Indian embassy here hosted a reception at the Taedonggang Diplomatic Club on January 26 to

Overhauling of Farm Machines Brisk in Agricultural Sector of DPRK

Overhauling of Farm Machines Brisk in Agricultural Sector of DPRK

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- Agricultural officials and workers in the DPRK are stepping up the overhauling of farm machines.

January 27, 2026

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- Agricultural officials and workers in the DPRK are stepping up the overhauling of farm machines.

Timber Production Goes up in DPRK

Timber Production Goes up in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- The Forestry Complex 121 in the DPRK is fulfilling its daily production plan. The Samsu Forestry

January 27, 2026

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- The Forestry Complex 121 in the DPRK is fulfilling its daily production plan. The Samsu Forestry

New Houses Built in S. Hwanghae Province

New Houses Built in S. Hwanghae Province

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- Modern houses have been built in the rural villages of Sokjang-ri, Jangyon County, and Songnam-ri,

January 27, 2026

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- Modern houses have been built in the rural villages of Sokjang-ri, Jangyon County, and Songnam-ri,

Passing-on Technique Meeting Held in S. Hwanghae Province

Passing-on Technique Meeting Held in S. Hwanghae Province

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- South Hwanghae Province of the DPRK recently organized a passing-on technique meeting on

January 27, 2026

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- South Hwanghae Province of the DPRK recently organized a passing-on technique meeting on

Sariwon Tannery Inaugurated in DPRK

Sariwon Tannery Inaugurated in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- The Sariwon Tannery in North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK has been remodeled. All its production

January 27, 2026

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- The Sariwon Tannery in North Hwanghae Province of the DPRK has been remodeled. All its production

Sci-tech Development Promoted in DPRK

Sci-tech Development Promoted in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- According to Rodong Sinmun, the State Commission of Science and Technology of the DPRK strives to

January 27, 2026

Pyongyang, January 27 (KCNA) -- According to Rodong Sinmun, the State Commission of Science and Technology of the DPRK strives to

Press Review

Press Review

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Monday: - The

January 26, 2026

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Monday: - The

Education for Schoolchildren Intensified in DPRK

Education for Schoolchildren Intensified in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- The general education units in the capital city of Pyongyang concentrate efforts on the education

January 26, 2026

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- The general education units in the capital city of Pyongyang concentrate efforts on the education

Electric Power Production Goes up in DPRK

Electric Power Production Goes up in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- The Pukchang Thermal Power Complex in the DPRK is bringing about a great upsurge in production.

January 26, 2026

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- The Pukchang Thermal Power Complex in the DPRK is bringing about a great upsurge in production.

Big Blasting Conducted in DPRK

Big Blasting Conducted in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- The Musan Mining Complex in the DPRK carried out the blasting of one million cubic meter earth on

January 26, 2026

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- The Musan Mining Complex in the DPRK carried out the blasting of one million cubic meter earth on

New Houses Built in South Hwanghae Province of DPRK

New Houses Built in South Hwanghae Province of DPRK

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- Several farms in Kwail County of South Hwanghae Province are now full of joy at rural

January 26, 2026

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- Several farms in Kwail County of South Hwanghae Province are now full of joy at rural

Construction Projects for Independent Economy Completed in DPRK

Construction Projects for Independent Economy Completed in DPRK

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- Construction projects conducive to developing the self-supporting economy have been completed one

January 26, 2026

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- Construction projects conducive to developing the self-supporting economy have been completed one

Bean-curd Making - DPRK's Intangible Cultural Heritage

Bean-curd Making - DPRK's Intangible Cultural Heritage

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- Bean-curd making is a part of the DPRK's intangible cultural heritage. Korean people have made

January 26, 2026

Pyongyang, January 26 (KCNA) -- Bean-curd making is a part of the DPRK's intangible cultural heritage. Korean people have made

More Articles