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North Korea floods
Typhoons and Human Insecurity in North Korea
By Jay Song and Benjamin Habib
Natural disaster - including the flurry of typhoons that hit in summer 2020 - exacerbate existing issues, from food security to infrastructure deficits.
North Korea Lifts Kaesong Lockdown, Rejects Foreign Aid
By Associated Press
North Korea still hasn’t confirmed a single COVID case, but remains on alert, refusing to accept foreign aid due to fears of infection.
Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc on South Korea
By Jenna Gibson
Flooding is widespread after weeks of downpours.
North Korea’s Impending Perfect Storm
By Martin Seitz
Severe drought and deforestation puts the country a few major downpours away from devastation.
North Korean Defectors: Floods More Damaging Than the World Thinks
By John Power
North Korean defectors believe official figures far underreport the scale of the disaster.
North Korea and the Global Fight Against Climate Change
By Benjamin Habib
Is environmental engagement with North Korea an alternative to denuclearization politics?
Floods in North Korea Spark Defections, Tightened Security
By John Power
North Koreans reportedly took advantage of recent floods to flee across the Chinese border.
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