Russian President Wants to Help North Korea After Severe Floods

Mr Putin sent his condolences to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over the devastating floods that caused significant loss of life and damage to infrastructure. "I ask you to convey my condolences and encouragement to all those who lost their loved ones due to the storm. You can always count on our help and support," Mr Putin said in a telegram to Mr Kim.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects rescue operations in flooded areas near the country's border with China, July 28. Photo: KCNA

KCNA news agency said "a message of condolence from Moscow was conveyed to the DPRK Foreign Ministry" on August 3, noting that the information was immediately reported to leader Kim.

In response to the Russian President's humanitarian offer, Mr. Kim Jong Un said he "felt special feelings toward a sincere friend." He thanked the offer but said that North Korea has now established state measures for a recovery plan.

Mr. Kim Jong Un said "if he needs support at this stage, he will send a request to his most sincere friends in Moscow," KCNA reported.

This week, North Korea has seen record-breaking rains starting on July 27 that have killed several people, flooded homes and submerged large swathes of farmland in the north near China.

While South Korean media said the number of dead and missing could reach 1,500, North Korea insisted there were no casualties in the Sinuiju area, which Pyongyang claimed suffered the "greatest flood damage".

Hoai Phuong (according to KCNA, AFP)

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