Kim Jong Un reportedly executed 20-30 officials after catastrophic flooding in Chagang Province, accusing them of failing to prevent over 4,000 deaths, according to South Korean media.
South Korean media claims that officials were executed for negligence after floods in Chagang Province, where over 4,000 people reportedly died due to their failures.
July's severe rain and landslides in Chagang Province led to mass casualties and displacement, with thousands affected by the devastation, prompting harsh responses from North Korea's leadership
North Korean state media confirmed Kim Jong Un's directive to "strictly punish" officials, holding them accountable for neglecting disaster prevention during the Chagang Province floods.
Reports suggest the devastating floods resulted in up to 4,000 deaths and displaced 15,000 people, leading to the execution of officials deemed responsible.
The executed officials were accused of corruption and dereliction of duty during the flood crisis, with Kim Jong Un's regime taking severe action against them. Chosun TV reported that the simultaneous executions of 20-30 officials occurred late last month in the area severely impacted by the floods.
North Korea's secrecy complicates independent verification of the reported executions, making it difficult to confirm details about the alleged purge. Kim Jong Un has a known history of executing officials for perceived failures.
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