Coverage dated August 2, 2024

North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused South Korea’s “rubbish” media of tarnishing the North’s image by allegedly exaggerating the death tolls from recent floods that hit the country’s northwest region, and hinted that he would refuse Seoul’s offer for aid.

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused South Korea’s “rubbish” media of tarnishing the North’s image by allegedly exaggerating the death tolls from recent floods that hit the country’s northwest region, and hinted that he would refuse Seoul’s offer for aid.

  2. Hiawatha World Online

    North Korea (opens Hiawatha World Online)

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    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused South Korean media outlets of spreading rumours about flood damage and casualties in his country, state media said Saturday, days after Seoul reached

  3. The Republic

    North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid (opens The Republic)

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    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused South Korea’s “rubbish” media of tarnishing the North’s image by allegedly exaggerating the death tolls from recent floods that hit the country’s northwest region, and hinted that he would refuse Seoul’s offer for aid.

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