North Korea's Tragic Floods: Executions Reported Amidst Widespread Devastation

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Reports have emerged that North Korea may have executed multiple officials following the severe flooding in July that caused catastrophic damage, destroying thousands of homes and leaving up to 1,500 people either dead or missing. According to South Korea’s national intelligence service, the regime in Pyongyang has reportedly taken drastic action, allegedly carrying out executions of officials deemed responsible for the destruction caused by the floods.

 

 

The intelligence service stated that it has "detected signs" that Kim Jong-un, North Korea's leader, ordered the execution of 20 to 30 officials. These officials were accused of corruption and dereliction of duty in their handling of the disaster. The South Korean news agency Yonhap reported that during an emergency meeting of the ruling party's politburo, Kim Jong-un had vowed to "strictly punish" those responsible for the damage. 

 

 

The floods, which were triggered by heavy rains, devastated the northern provinces of Jagang and North Pyongan, destroying thousands of hectares of farmland and displacing countless residents. Despite the severity of the situation, North Korean state media has not mentioned any executions, and the reports have not been independently verified.

 

 

However, TV Chosun, another South Korean outlet, cited an unnamed North Korean official who confirmed that "around 20 to 30 leaders were charged with corruption and dereliction of duty. They have been sentenced to capital punishment."

 

Among those reportedly executed was Kang Pong-hun, the former chief secretary of the Jagang provincial committee of the ruling party. South Korean media also reported that other senior officials, including the public security minister, Ri Thae-sop, were dismissed during the politburo meeting in late July. The situation underscores the brutal measures the North Korean regime is willing to take in response to crises, even when natural disasters are involved.

 

Amidst the reports of executions, Kim Jong-un was seen personally overseeing flood relief efforts. State media released images of him aboard a dinghy in Sinuiju and Uiju County in North Pyongan province, directing an operation that reportedly rescued around 5,000 people trapped by the floodwaters using military helicopters. Despite these efforts, the devastation has left many in a dire situation. A resident from Ryanggang province told Radio Free Asia that the flooding had created a "life-threatening" situation for those in the affected areas.

 

North Korea's vulnerability to natural disasters is exacerbated by its weak infrastructure and its reluctance to accept international aid. The country has a long history of suffering from severe weather events, which have had devastating consequences. In 2012, a rainstorm killed an estimated 169 people, and the country experienced a famine from 1994 to 1998, partly caused by a series of floods and droughts that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands. More recently, in 2016, international aid agencies appealed for millions of dollars in relief funds after typhoon-triggered floods in North Korea's remote northeast left 70,000 people homeless and 600,000 others in desperate need of assistance.

 

The current reports of executions highlight the extreme measures the North Korean government may take in response to internal failures, even as the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of natural disasters that threaten the lives and livelihoods of its people.

 

Credit: The Guardian 2024-09-07

 

 

 

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[mfd101]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

The current reports of executions highlight the extreme measures the North Korean government may take in response to internal failures

Mmmm, hard not to think there might be some lessons here for 'Western' countries ...

[Denim]

The buck stops with the one at the top of the tree but I don't suppose he will consider having himself executed.

 

Nah....thought not

[PETERTHEEATER]

I see from the OP images he sent his body double out on tour.

At least one young child in the train crowd picture has turned her back on the Great Leader......🫣

[herfiehandbag]

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

I see from the OP images he sent his body double out on tour.

At least one young child in the train crowd picture has turned her back on the Great Leader......🫣

He is a chonky boy isn't he? Two people to counterbalance him and one in the bottom of the boat to keep the centre of gravity low!

[Luuk Chaai]

anyone in the local government paying attention ?

[thaibeachlovers]

2 hours ago, Luuk Chaai said:

anyone in the local government paying attention ?

Threat of execution normally has the effect of focusing attention.

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Threat of execution normally has the effect of focusing attention.

But does sod all to stop it raining.

 

[mokwit]

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

But does sod all to stop it raining.

 

The rain was probably caused by foreign Imperialists as are most things bad in N. Korea, apparently.