North Korea Faces Severe Flooding, Declines International Aid

Thousands displaced and extensive farmland damaged as North Korea remains hesitant to accept external assistance.

Heavy rains have flooded over 4,100 homes and 3,000 hectares of farmland in North Pyongan province.
More than 4,300 people have been rescued, but the number of casualties remains unknown.
North Korea's infrastructure issues exacerbate the impact of seasonal flooding.
South Korea has offered humanitarian aid, but North Korea's acceptance is uncertain.
International organizations express readiness to assist, pending North Korea's approval.