North Korea Releases Dam Water into South Without Warning

North Korea released water from a dam near its border with the South without warning early Wednesday morning, increasing fears of floods in areas already hit by heavy rainfall in recent days. The North did not notify South Korean officials in advance of the floodgates opening. Seoul has said it does not believe that Pyongyang would engage in a "flooding attack," but monitors water levels at the Hwanggang Dam closely. No major injuries or damages have been reported from...

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