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9mo ago

North Korea Faces Severe Flooding, Declines International Aid

Thousands displaced and extensive farmland damaged as North Korea remains hesitant to accept external assistance.

An image released by North Korean state-run media on July 31, showing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspecting flood-hit areas in Sinuiju. According Rodong Sinmun, Kim said that he will “strictly punish" the region's officials, who "severely neglected their responsible duties" in responding to the floods.
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Overview

  • Heavy rains have flooded over 4,100 homes and 3,000 hectares of farmland in North Pyongan province.
  • More than 4,300 people have been rescued, but the number of casualties remains unknown.
  • North Korea's infrastructure issues exacerbate the impact of seasonal flooding.
  • South Korea has offered humanitarian aid, but North Korea's acceptance is uncertain.
  • International organizations express readiness to assist, pending North Korea's approval.