2016
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Date photo taken
29 September 2016
Country of origin
Korea - Democratic People’s Republic of
Region
Asia
Photo credit
John Lehmann
Description
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Media caption: In Musan County, but also in five other counties in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, bridges, roads and rail lines were washed away or damaged by flooding from Typhoon Lionrock. (MCC Photo/John Lehmann)
Other information: In Musan county, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea, but also in five other counties, bridges, roads and rail lines were washed away or damaged by a severe flood.
From August 28 to September 2, heavy rains caused by Typhoon Lionrock pounded northeast part of DPRK, causing flooding and landslides in six counties of Hamgyong province. According to the UN, 138 people were killed, more than 69,000 are still displaced and 600,000 people are in need of assistance.
DPRK is a chronically food-insecure country which is prone to disasters, particularly flooding. MCC’s partnerships in the country meant hundreds of people received relief kits and food shortly after the flooding took place.
In September, MCC’s partner, Christian Friends of Korea (CFK), distributed 500 MCC relief kits and 110 school kits to respond to the flooding in Musan and Yonsa counties.
In addition, MCC, through First Steps, will purchase 6,060 square meters of corrugated steel roofing for rebuilding damaged daycares, kindergartens, and clinics in Yonsa. Approximately 4,200 children will benefit from this project.
News Service / News Service 2017