Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding



News Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding Statement follows report that Kim Jong Un put 20-30 officials to death, though experts express skepticism over claims Jeongmin Kim \| Joon Ha Park September 4, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects flooded areas \| Image: KCNA (July 29, 2024) Seoul is “closely monitoring” signs that North Korea executed several high-ranking officials, holding them responsible for devastating flood damage in late July, the National Intelligence Services (NIS) told NK News on Wednesday. The statement came after South Korean broadcaster TV Chosun reported on Tuesday that the DPRK executed “20 to 30 officials at the same time” in late August over the flood damage, citing an unnamed ROK government source. Seoul is “closely monitoring” signs that North Korea executed several high-ranking officials, holding them responsible for devastating flood damage in late July, the National Intelligence Services (NIS) told NK News on Wednesday. The statement came after South Korean broadcaster TV Chosun reported on Tuesday that the DPRK executed “20 to 30 officials at the same time” in late August over the flood damage, citing an unnamed ROK government source. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding

Statement follows report that Kim Jong Un put 20-30 officials to death, though experts express skepticism over claims

Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park September 4, 2024

Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects flooded areas | Image: KCNA (July 29, 2024)

Seoul is “closely monitoring” signs that North Korea executed several high-ranking officials, holding them responsible for devastating flood damage in late July, the National Intelligence Services (NIS) told NK News on Wednesday.

The statement came after South Korean broadcaster TV Chosun reported on Tuesday that the DPRK executed “20 to 30 officials at the same time” in late August over the flood damage, citing an unnamed ROK government source.