Putin offers flood aid to North Korea, but Kim Jong Un says no thanks for now



News Putin offers flood aid to North Korea, but Kim Jong Un says no thanks for now Expert says DPRK leader is pushing narrative that he can overcome crisis without outside help Ifang Bremer August 5, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un visits a flooded area on an inflatable raft. \| Image: KCNA (July 31, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has thanked his Russian counterpart for offering humanitarian aid in response to recent devastating floods, but demurred on accepting help for now. In a letter sent to Kim on Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrote that Russia “shares the pain and grief of the friendly people of the DPRK” and that North Korea can “always count on [Russia’s] assistance and support.” North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has thanked his Russian counterpart for offering humanitarian aid in response to recent devastating floods, but demurred on accepting help for now. In a letter sent to Kim on Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrote that Russia “shares the pain and grief of the friendly people of the DPRK” and that North Korea can “always count on [Russia’s] assistance and support.” 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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Putin offers flood aid to North Korea, but Kim Jong Un says no thanks for now

Expert says DPRK leader is pushing narrative that he can overcome crisis without outside help

Ifang Bremer August 5, 2024

Putin offers flood aid to North Korea, but Kim Jong Un says no thanks for now

Kim Jong Un visits a flooded area on an inflatable raft. | Image: KCNA (July 31, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has thanked his Russian counterpart for offering humanitarian aid in response to recent devastating floods, but demurred on accepting help for now.

In a letter sent to Kim on Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrote that Russia “shares the pain and grief of the friendly people of the DPRK” and that North Korea can “always count on [Russia’s] assistance and support.”

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