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North Korea leader and senior officials board small boat to inspect impact of devastating floods | AP News

North Korea leader and senior officials board small boat to inspect impact of devastating floods | AP News

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and senior officials have toured flooded areas in the north-west by boat to assess damage caused by heavy rains. The official Korean Central News Agency said Wednesday that about 4,100 homes, and numerous public buildings, roads and railways in Sinuiju city and Uiju town were flooded. In addition, 3,000 hectares (about 7,410 acres) of agricultural fields were affected.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and senior officials have toured flooded areas in the north-west by boat to assess damage caused by heavy rains. The official Korean Central News Agency said Wednesday that about 4,100 homes, and numerous public buildings, roads and railways in Sinuiju city and Uiju town were flooded. In addition, 3,000 hectares (about 7,410 acres) of agricultural fields were affected.