North Korea Executes Dozens of Officials After Floods, Landslides:
Report

North Korea has executed up to 30 officials for failing to prevent
flooding and landslides last month, according to South Korean
television news outlet TV Chosun.
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The individuals were deemed responsible for the Yalu River flooding
last month, which was caused by heavy rains and resulted in the
isolation, displacement, and death of more than 5,000 residents,
according to Daily NK, a South Korea-based news outlet covering North
Korea.

Officials have reportedly also been charged with corruption and
dereliction of duty.

https://www.newsweek.com/north-korea-executed-officials-floods-landslides-1948070

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