North Korea battles devastating flood with military and youth mobilization
North Korea is grappling with the devastating effects of a catastrophic flood. Kim Jong Un has called in the military and Korean youth to combat the natural disaster, seeking reinforcements to address the crisis that has engulfed his country.
10:52 AM EDT, July 31, 2024
Northern Koreans are dealing with the aftermath of the flood. Regime media reports that the water destroyed over 4,000 homes, and many people lost their lives. Kim Jong Un visited one of the affected sites.
Kim Jong Un convened a special meeting of the North Korean Politburo, ordering inspections of damaged strategic installations, homes, railway tracks, and roads. The city of Sinŭiju, in the northwestern part of the country, was particularly hard-hit by the flood.
According to South Korean media, the dictator "proposed severe punishment for those who seriously neglected their duties entrusted to them by the Party and the state, leading to loss of life and dissatisfaction among the Korean public." International agencies report that North Korean residents believe officials were responsible for the extensive destruction.
Great mobilization in North Korea
The North Korean dictator decided to mobilize the military and youth to combat the natural disaster. All provinces are to send young party members and military personnel to the flood-affected area.
The North Korean newspaper "Rodong Sinmun" reports that as of July 27th, over 7,400 acres were flooded, and North Korean bridges were also damaged.
The flood could also have a catastrophic economic impact on Northern Koreans. Experts from South Korea believe the regime will experience a decline in trade volume with China.
