evidence: Key Takeaways - Imagery shows that significant flood damage has occurred in North Korean territory nearest to the Tumen River and China-North Korea border debilitating an already severely vulnerable area. - The areas most affected by flooding, North Hamgyong Province and Ryanggang Province (Musan county, Yonsa county, Onsong county, and Hoeryong city), are already neglected by government policies. [...] Kim Jong-un is even reportedly avoiding visits to the flood-damaged region because of concerns about disease and his personal safety. Instead, Choe Ryong Hae has allegedly been sent to the inspect the region. The present conditions have prompted Pyongyang to request assistance from the international community and so far China has pledged 20 million yuan ($3 million dollars) to help with relief efforts. Requests for international aid will most certainly continue as conditions worsen this winter. Given the current political climate, and exacerbated by the increasing frequency of North Korea’s missile and nuclear tests, countries and non-profit organizations will have to make difficult decisions about how much disaster relief aid can be provided to help rebuild affected areas in the country.