Heavy rainfall led to floods, especially in the city of Sinuiju and the Uiju district of Phyongan province in North Korea, and raised the water level of the Amnok River to a risky level, causing 5,000 people to be trapped.
The country’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, personally led the helicopter-assisted rescue operation launched by the military and congratulated the Air Force personnel for rescuing so many people from flooded areas in a little more than half a day. On the other hand, the North Korean leader, who said that he had repeatedly emphasized the need to take precautions against disasters such as heavy rain, floods, and typhoons, criticized the authorities for their “irresponsible” behavior.
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