NORTH KOREA MOBILISES MILITARY FOR FLOOD RESCUE. (PHOTOS).
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North Korea mobilises military for flood rescue
Natural disasters have a greater impact on the isolated and impoverished North Korea due to its weak infrastructure. North Korea has deployed military helicopters to bring thousands of people stranded in a flood-hit zone to safety..
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Monday that leader Kim Jong Un “personally guided” a military rescue – comprising 10 helicopters and naval lifeboats – shaking the hands of the pilots “one by one”..
However, Kim also reprimanded officials for their failure to prepare and respond to the recent torrential rains despite previous orders to enhance the country’s measures against natural disasters, the state media outlet said..
Last week, North Korea conducted a crisis response meeting to discuss strategies to mitigate the impact of natural disasters on agriculture..
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