North Korea ignores some areas, favors others in latest flood recovery efforts



Analysis North Korea ignores some areas, favors others in latest flood recovery efforts No signs of aid in northeast province as satellite imagery shows homes, roads and bridges destroyed Colin Zwirko August 9, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV, Aug. 5, 2021 \| A collapsed road from last week's floods in South Hamgyong province North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and state media have ignored some areas of the country devastated by last week’s flooding while favoring others for immediate relief, NK News analysis of satellite imagery and state media shows, as the northeast region braces for heavy storms again this week. Days after NK News revealed evidence of widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and farmland from flash floods in South Hamgyong province, Kim reportedly ordered the military on Aug. 5 to assess and manage recovery efforts in the province. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and state media have ignored some areas of the country devastated by last week’s flooding while favoring others for immediate relief, NK News analysis of satellite imagery and state media shows, as the northeast region braces for heavy storms again this week. Days after NK News revealed evidence of widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and farmland from flash floods in South Hamgyong province, Kim reportedly ordered the military on Aug. 5 to assess and manage recovery efforts 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 Korea ignores some areas, favors others in latest flood recovery efforts

No signs of aid in northeast province as satellite imagery shows homes, roads and bridges destroyed

Colin Zwirko August 9, 2021

North Korea ignores some areas, favors others in latest flood recovery efforts

KCTV, Aug. 5, 2021 | A collapsed road from last week's floods in South Hamgyong province

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and state media have ignored some areas of the country devastated by last week’s flooding while favoring others for immediate relief, NK News analysis of satellite imagery and state media shows, as the northeast region braces for heavy storms again this week.

Days after NK News revealed evidence of widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and farmland from flash floods in South Hamgyong province, Kim reportedly ordered the military on Aug. 5 to assess and manage recovery efforts in the province.

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