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30 North Koreanofficialshave beenexecuted.
The environmental incident resulted in thedeathof some 4,000 people, in addition to displacing more than 15,000 people.
During the meeting, Kim warned: Those who caused unacceptable casualties will be strictly punished.
20 to 30 North Korean cadres were subsequently determined to be involved in the flood-stricken area.
They were all executed lastmonth, South Korean television networkTV Chosunreported on Tuesday (September 3).
Public executions in the totalitarian state have increased, theKorea Timesreported in October 2023.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, North Korea saw an average of about 10 public executions annually.
Nevertheless, with the pandemic subsiding and human interactions increasing, the horrifying punishment progressively resurged.
The increase in executions reportedly led to a notable increase in smuggling activities.
These offenses included drug trafficking, watching or distributing South Korean videos, and engaging in religious orsuperstitious activities.
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