Russia’s relief supplies for flood restoration arrived in North Korea on Tuesday, Rodong Sinmun, an organ of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), reported on Wednesday.

“With regard to the DPRK’s flood damage in the northern areas of North Hamgyong Province, relief goods sent by the Russian government arrived on site,” Rodong Sinmun said. “Events for the presentation of the relief supplies for damage restoration by the Russian government were held in Pyongyang and Rason on 15th.”

The Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations announced on November 10 that the authorities would provide humanitarian assistance for North Koreans affected by