North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts



News North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts Missions in Europe and Asia emphasize need to mobilize resources after floods recently displaced thousands, emails show Chad O'Carroll August 27, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un surveys flooding in Sinuiju and Uiju near the border with China. \| Image: KCNA (July 31, 2024) North Korean embassies in several countries have abruptly canceled events to celebrate the anniversary of the country's founding on Sept. 9, citing the need to focus resources on flood recovery efforts, according to emails seen by NK News. In messages to prospective attendees, DPRK diplomats said the receptions scheduled for early September will not take place as planned as the government addresses the fallout from heavy rains that battered the country's northwest in late July. North Korean embassies in several countries have abruptly canceled events to celebrate the anniversary of the country's founding on Sept. 9, citing the need to focus resources on flood recovery efforts, according to emails seen by NK News. In messages to prospective attendees, DPRK diplomats said the receptions scheduled for early September will not take place as planned as the government addresses the fallout from heavy rains that battered the country's northwest in late July. 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 embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts

Missions in Europe and Asia emphasize need to mobilize resources after floods recently displaced thousands, emails show

Chad O'Carroll August 27, 2024

North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un surveys flooding in Sinuiju and Uiju near the border with China. | Image: KCNA (July 31, 2024)

North Korean embassies in several countries have abruptly canceled events to celebrate the anniversary of the country's founding on Sept. 9, citing the need to focus resources on flood recovery efforts, according to emails seen by NK News.

In messages to prospective attendees, DPRK diplomats said the receptions scheduled for early September will not take place as planned as the government addresses the fallout from heavy rains that battered the country's northwest in late July.

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