Russian delegation arrives in North Korea

A Russian delegation led by Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Roman Chekushov arrived in the North Korean capital on Monday, North Korea's state media reported.

The visit comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his country's support over devastating floods that caused an unspecified number of deaths and damaged thousands of homes in late July.

The government has vowed to move 15,000 flood victims to the capital as international offers of support have poured in since news of the flooding disaster emerged.