Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding



News Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding Statement follows report that Kim Jong Un put 20-30 officials to death, though experts express skepticism over claims Jeongmin Kim \| Joon Ha Park September 4, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects flooded areas \| Image: KCNA (July 29, 2024) Seoul is “closely monitoring” signs that North Korea executed several high-ranking officials, holding them responsible for devastating flood damage in late July, the National Intelligence Services (NIS) told NK News on Wednesday. The statement came after South Korean broadcaster TV Chosun reported on Tuesday that the DPRK executed “20 to 30 officials at the same time” in late August over the flood damage, citing an unnamed ROK government source. The source reportedly said Kang Pong Hun, the party chief of Jagang Province, may have been one of those executed. “We have been receiving inquiries from [local media] about the outlet © 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 & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding

Statement follows report that Kim Jong Un put 20-30 officials to death, though experts express skepticism over claims

Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park September 4, 2024

Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects flooded areas | Image: KCNA (July 29, 2024)

Seoul is “closely monitoring” signs that North Korea executed several high-ranking officials, holding them responsible for devastating flood damage in late July, the National Intelligence Services (NIS) told NK News on Wednesday.

The statement came after South Korean broadcaster TV Chosun reported on Tuesday that the DPRK executed “20 to 30 officials at the same time” in late August over the flood damage, citing an unnamed ROK government source.

The source reportedly said Kang Pong Hun, the party chief of Jagang Province, may have been one of those executed.

“We have been receiving inquiries from [local media] about the outlet

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