Amid Nuclear Tensions, North Korea Struggles to Secure Flood Aid

With North Korea’s latest nuclear test drawing global condemnation, the reclusive regime will likely face challenges in securing aid for victims of floods that hit the nation earlier this month. Robert King, U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights issues, said in Washington Monday that the government has no plan to send humanitarian aid to North Korea at the moment. “At this point, North Korea has not requested assistance from the U.S.,” King said. He declined to answer...

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