North Korea hits economy due to railway disruptions Kim Jong-un changes person in charge

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North Korea hits economy due to railway disruptions Kim Jong-un changes person in charge

[Seoul=Fujita Tetsuya] The heavy rain that occurred in northern North Korea seems to have caused major damage to the area around Sinuiju in North Pyongan Province, which is the cornerstone of Sino-North Korea trade. There is a possibility that railway lines will be submerged and the economy will be severely impacted. General Secretary Kim Jong-un (Kim Jong-un) dismissed the person responsible for local guidance for 3 days in a row. In order to a…