North Korea mobilises military helicopters for flood rescue

The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported leader Kim Jong Un last week "personally guided" a military rescue -- including 10 helicopters and navy lifeboats -- shaking the hands of the pilots "one by one". Kim reprimanded officials for their failure to prepare and respond to the recent torrential rains, despite previous orders to enhance the country's measures against natural disasters, it said. Last week, North Korea conducted a crisis response meeting to discuss strategies to mitigate...