[Breaking] US Media: "Flooding of Kuryong River in North Korea's Yongbyon... Possible Damage to Nuclear Facility"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] The U.S. North Korea-focused media outlet 38 North analyzed on the 12th (local time) that the Kuryong River near the Yongbyon nuclear facility in North Korea has flooded due to heavy rains.

In its report, 38 North stated, "Commercial satellite images taken on the 6th show that the water level of the Kuryong River has risen sharply compared to the photos from the 22nd of last month. It appears that there was significant flooding," adding, "It is probably the worst level in recent years."

38 North explained that although North Korean authorities have been continuously repairing the embankments of the Kuryong River in preparation for floods, it seems they were unable to prevent this year's flooding. In particular, satellite images captured scenes of a dam crossing the Kuryong River being submerged.

5MW Reactor and Light Water Reactor in Yongbyon, North Korea. /Captured from UN Security Council North Korea Sanctions Committee report