July’s heavy rains and river flooding in North Korea have led to significant damage along the Tumen River. The South Korean government has proposed ‘humanitarian aid’ to North Korea, but there has been no response from North Korea.
In response to North Korea’s flooding, Kim In-ae, a Unification Ministry spokesperson, mentioned efforts to communicate through various channels but has received no response from North Korea at the moment.
The North Korean media has not yet covered the previous day’s offer of disaster relief assistance from the South Korean Red Cross, indicating a lack of response or interest from the North.
The public message of support from the South Korean government to North Korea faces potential rejection due to the current strained relations and North Korea’s self-sufficiency strategy.
Russia and China may step in to provide humanitarian aid to North Korea as close allies with strong ties.