North Korean Official Drowns During Russia Visit

A North Korean official, Kim Geum Chol, drowned while swimming in a pond near Moscow. He was on an official visit as part of a military training delegation. Moscow police are investigating the incident. This follows recent high-level exchanges between North Korea and Russia, raising concerns in Seoul and Washington.

A North Korean official, Kim Geum Chol, reportedly drowned while swimming in Zelenograd, Russia, according to Russian media. Kim, who led a military training delegation, was visiting Russia as part of recent military exchanges.

Kim, aged 64, was found dead in a public swimming pond on July 11. He had been staying at the North Korean embassy in Moscow. The Moscow police are currently investigating the incident.

This drowning incident comes amid increased high-level interactions between North Korea and Russia, causing concern among officials in Seoul and Washington, particularly over potential weapons shipments to Russia.