N. Korean floods believed to have left over 500 dead, missing

N. Korean floods believed to have left over 500 dead, missing

PYONGYANG, North Korea - In this photo taken in early August, local people can be seen engaged in restoration work on the banks of the swollen Taedong River near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang after the area was hit hard by torrential rain. The Juche (self-reliance) Tower can be seen in the background. (Kyodo)

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