Top North Korean officials inspect flood wreckage after intense August rain



News Top North Korean officials inspect flood wreckage after intense August rain The inspection is Premier Kim Tok Hun's first since joining the exclusive Politburo Presidium last week Colin Zwirko August 19, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun, Aug. 19 \| Kim Tok Hun in North Hwanghae province Two top North Korean officials, including the newly-appointed premier of the Cabinet, visited various flood-damaged areas in recent days, state media reported on Aug. 19. The reports come alongside a growing campaign praising leader Kim Jong Un for his attention to North Korean counties affected by heavy rains. The inspection is Premier Kim Tok Hun's first since joining the exclusive Presidium (Standing Committee) of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Central Committee Political Bureau last week. Two top North Korean officials, including the newly-appointed premier of the Cabinet, visited various flood-damaged areas in recent days, state media reported on Aug. 19. The reports come alongside a growing campaign praising leader Kim Jong Un for his attention to North Korean counties affected by heavy rains. The inspection is Premier Kim Tok Hun's first since joining the exclusive Presidium (Standing Committee) of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Central Committee Political Bureau last week. 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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Top North Korean officials inspect flood wreckage after intense August rain

The inspection is Premier Kim Tok Hun's first since joining the exclusive Politburo Presidium last week

Colin Zwirko August 19, 2020

Top North Korean officials inspect flood wreckage after intense August rain

Rodong Sinmun, Aug. 19 | Kim Tok Hun in North Hwanghae province

Two top North Korean officials, including the newly-appointed premier of the Cabinet, visited various flood-damaged areas in recent days, state media reported on Aug. 19. The reports come alongside a growing campaign praising leader Kim Jong Un for his attention to North Korean counties affected by heavy rains.

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