North Korean leader blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for typhoon damage



News North Korean leader blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for typhoon damage State media reports Kim Jong Un visited flooded farmlands on east coast, mobilized military to aid locals Colin Zwirko August 14, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un and top officials at the site of storm damage in Anbyon County \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 14, 2023) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected flooding and damage from Typhoon Khanun on the east coast, according to state media, blaming “irresponsible” local officials for failing to prevent problems. Kim traveled to Ogye-ri in Anbyon County, Kangwon Province to “guide its damage rehabilitation,” the state-run Voice of Korea (VOK) reported Monday. The report said a “river embankment has collapsed and more than 200 hectares of farmland have been inundated” in the province. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected flooding and damage from Typhoon Khanun on the east coast, according to state media, blaming “irresponsible” local officials for failing to prevent problems. Kim traveled to Ogye-ri in Anbyon County, Kangwon Province to “guide its damage rehabilitation,” the state-run Voice of Korea (VOK) reported Monday. The report said a “river embankment has collapsed and more than 200 hectares of farmland have been inundated” in the province. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean leader blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for typhoon damage

State media reports Kim Jong Un visited flooded farmlands on east coast, mobilized military to aid locals

Colin Zwirko August 14, 2023

North Korean leader blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for typhoon damage

Kim Jong Un and top officials at the site of storm damage in Anbyon County | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Aug. 14, 2023)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected flooding and damage from Typhoon Khanun on the east coast, according to state media, blaming “irresponsible” local officials for failing to prevent problems.

Kim traveled to Ogye-ri in Anbyon County, Kangwon Province to “guide its damage rehabilitation,” the state-run Voice of Korea (VOK) reported Monday. The report said a “river embankment has collapsed and more than 200 hectares of farmland have been inundated” in the province.

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