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November 08, 2024
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UN releases details of North Korean flood, typhoon response

Details of response and data suggest significant damage to infrastructure

North Korea has mobilized search and rescue, first aid teams and resources to address the damage caused by Typhoon Lionrock, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Wednesday.

The country's state media reported on Saturday that heavy flooding had displaced 44,000 people and damaged 17,180 houses, with the Northeastern regions of the country being worst hit.

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