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Pyongyang: Several South Korean media reports suggest that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the execution of up to 30 officials, allegedly due to their failure to prevent devastating flooding and landslides. The disasters reportedly resulted in approximately 1,000 deaths. According to a report by South Korea\u2019s Chosun TV, citing a North Korean official, Kim Jong Un called for \u201dstrict punishment\u201d to be meted out to those deemed responsible for the \u201dunacceptable loss\u201d of life caused by the recent flooding. Officials were also charged with corruption and dereliction of duty. The executions reportedly took place late last month.<\/p>\n
\u201dIt has been determined that 20 to 30 cadres in the flood-stricken area were executed at the same time late last month,\u201d the official was quoted as saying.<\/p>\n
Although the identities of the executed officials remain undisclosed, the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kang Bong-hoon, the secretary of the Chagang Province Provincial Party Committee since 2019, was among the leaders removed from their positions by Kim Jong-un.<\/p>\n
However, the North Korean leader denied reports of a high death toll from the flooding, dismissing the claims as \u201cfalse rumours.\u201d He accused South Korea of spreading these rumours as part of a deliberate \u201csmear campaign\u201d designed to damage North Korea\u2019s international reputation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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