North Korea Rescues Thousands After Record Flooding

Kim Jong Un supervises extensive evacuation efforts as heavy rains cause severe flooding along the China border.

Over 5,000 people were airlifted and evacuated from flood-hit areas in North Pyongan province.
Kim Jong Un criticized officials for inadequate disaster preparedness despite prior warnings.
The flooding resulted from record rainfall causing the Amnok River to exceed danger levels.
North Korea's weak infrastructure and deforestation exacerbated the impact of the floods.
State media highlighted Kim's direct involvement in the rescue operations.