북한도 재난방송 체제…태풍 소식 실시간 보도
North Korean media are also doing live typhoon updates, which is rare for the regime.
The North is so reclusive, it almost never does live coverage, but it could be because leader Kim Jong-un wants to improve his image.
Our Kim Dami reports.
North Korean TV ran real-time updates on Typhoon Maysak all Wednesday night, even dispatching reporters to the affected regions.
"Right now, at 8:30 PM, the wind hasn't picked up much, but there's a lot of rain. It's pouring down."
The regime's Korean Central Television was giving updates every thirty minutes or every hour, even cuting into some of its regular programs, like dramas.
On top of the constant emergency safety alerts, KCTV showed local residents taking precautions against typhoon damage.
"Our city has thoroughly prepared for the typhoon and evacuated 3,000 households to safety. As you can see, we have secured about 900 boats to their docks at the harbor."
Live weather broadcasts are rare in the North there were none when Typhoon Lingling hit last year.
But last week, the KCTV was also quick to cover Typhoon Bavi, showing flood damage and recovery work.
This change in style comes as the North tries to recuperate from the economic damage caused not only by heavy rain but also the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has also been trying to improve his image as a caring leader who looks after people in times of crisis.
Kim was shown earlier last month visiting a flood-ravaged village and ordering shelter and food aid.
Kim Dami, Arirang News.
