One year later: North Korea’s tale of two recoveries

One year later: North Korea’s tale of two recoveries

In late July last year, the Yalu River flooded for the first time in 60 years, devastating three northern provinces: North Pyongan, Jagang, and Ryanggang. Thousands died or disappeared as floodwaters swept away farmland, railroads, and roads. The disaster was made worse when operators at the Supung Dam opened floodgates multiple times daily, and by landslides cascading down North Korea’s largely… Source

One year later: North Korea’s tale of two recoveries - The Press United

In late July last year, the Yalu River flooded for the first time in 60 years, devastating three northern provinces: North Pyongan, Jagang, and Ryanggang. Thousands died or disappeared as floodwaters swept away farmland, railroads, and roads. The disaster was made worse when operators at the Supung Dam opened floodgates multiple times daily, and by […]