북한도 재난방송 체제…태풍 소식 실시간 보도<br /><br />North Korean media are also doing live typhoon updates, which is rare for the regime.<br />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.<br />Our Kim Dami reports.<br />North Korean TV ran real-time updates on Typhoon Maysak all Wednesday night, even dispatching reporters to the affected regions.<br />"Right now, at 8:30 PM, the wind hasn't picked up much, but there's a lot of rain. It's pouring down."<br />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.<br />On top of the constant emergency safety alerts, KCTV showed local residents taking precautions against typhoon damage.<br />"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."<br />Live weather broadcasts are rare in the North there were none when Typhoon Lingling hit last year.<br />But last week, the KCTV was also quick to cover Typhoon Bavi, showing flood damage and recovery work.<br />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.<br />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.<br />Kim was shown earlier last month visiting a flood-ravaged village and ordering shelter and food aid.<br />Kim Dami, Arirang News.<br />
