Overview

• 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.