Thousands died in floods and landslides; Kim Jong Un hanged 30 officials

 

Pongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the execution of 30 officials for failing to prevent deaths caused by floods and landslides, South Korean media reported. The report says that their punishment has been carried out. About a thousand people died in the natural disaster in North Korea. According to the report, Kim Jong Un has ordered the execution of those deemed responsible for the deaths caused by floods and landslides. Charges of corruption and malpractice have also been filed against the officials.

The North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kang Bong-hoon, secretary of the Chagang Provincial Party Committee since 2019, was among the slain officials, although the name of the executed officials was not disclosed. In July, North Korea experienced heavy rains and floods. More than 4,000 homes were affected and 15,000 residents were displaced. Kim Jong Un himself visited the affected areas and announced that it would take months to rebuild and restore the flooded neighborhoods.

The government sheltered 15,400 people in Pyongyang, including vulnerable groups such as mothers, children, the elderly and disabled soldiers. The North Korean leader denied reports that the flood death toll was higher. He accused South Korea of spreading the rumors as a deliberate attempt to tarnish North Korea's reputation. According to the Korea Times, North Korea's death penalty has increased since Covid.