North Korea says it will boycott the UN Human Rights Council and "never, ever be bound" by UN resolutions critical of its rights record.

Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong told the council Tuesday in Geneva any resolutions against the reclusive Communist country will only be "proof of partiality and double standards."



Ri said North Korea will no longer take part in international sessions that single out its human rights record "for mere political attack." He said the council was plagued by "politicization, selectivity and double standards."