Kim Jong-un's Verbal Letter to Xi Jinping: "Full Support for the People's Struggle Regarding Flood Damage"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Kim Jong-un, General Secretary of North Korea, sent a verbal letter of consolation to Xi Jinping, President of China, regarding the flood damage.

Korean Central News Agency reported on the 24th, "Comrade Kim Jong-un sent a verbal letter of consolation to Comrade Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China, concerning the recent floods that occurred in several regions including Henan Province, China, causing significant human and material damage."

Earlier, in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, heavy rains since the 17th caused floods resulting in 51 deaths and 39 emergency evacuations.

The agency reported that General Secretary Kim expressed his sincere condolences to President Xi regarding the flood damage, extended his sympathies to the victims and bereaved families, and sent a "combat greeting" to the Communist Party members and People's Liberation Army soldiers who are striving on the front lines for damage prevention and recovery.

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General Secretary Kim stated, "I fully support the struggle of General Secretary Xi Jinping, the Communist Party of China, and the people to quickly overcome the aftermath of the flood damage and stabilize the flood victims," expressing confidence that the dedicated efforts of President Xi and the Communist Party members will enable the people in the affected areas to restore stable lives in the near future.

Kim's sending of a letter of consolation regarding China's flood damage appears to be related to the recent close North Korea-China relations. Amid the US-China competition and marking the 60th anniversary of the North Korea-China Friendship Treaty this year, North Korea exchanged letters between leaders with China earlier this month and stated that "despite the complex and multifaceted international situation, the friendship between the two countries is deepening."

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