Satellite imagery shows mudslides and swollen rivers throughout DPRK’s northwest, despite lack of state media coverage
Heavy rains and mudslides damaged newly built homes, roads and cropfields in northwest North Korea last week, including at the sprawling Yongbyon nuclear complex, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery.
Planet Labs imagery shows widespread evidence of mudslides and swollen rivers and streams, primarily in Kujang and Nyongbyon counties of North Phyongan Province, following seasonal monsoon rains between July 21 and 22.
However, North Korea has not reported the damage from the storms, part of the Kim family dictatorship’s longstanding policy of publicizing mostly positive propaganda and covering up day-to-day problems. State media has
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