70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families



News 70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families Advocate for separated families says the matter should be discussed "regardless of political situation" Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Courtesy of the Ministry of Unification, via separated family member Lee Byeong-deok More than 50,000 South Koreans are still waiting to reunite with their family members in the North, with Thursday marking 70 years since the Korean War began in 1950. More than 80,000 divided family members have already passed away in South Korea, according to recent government data, prompting advocates to call for more family reunions regardless of the state of inter-Korean affairs. More than 50,000 South Koreans are still waiting to reunite with their family members in the North, with Thursday marking 70 years since the Korean War began in 1950. More than 80,000 divided family members have already passed away in South Korea, according to recent government data, prompting advocates to call for more family reunions regardless of the state of inter-Korean affairs. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families

Advocate for separated families says the matter should be discussed "regardless of political situation"

Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020

70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families

Courtesy of the Ministry of Unification, via separated family member Lee Byeong-deok

More than 50,000 South Koreans are still waiting to reunite with their family members in the North, with Thursday marking 70 years since the Korean War began in 1950.

More than 80,000 divided family members have already passed away in South Korea, according to recent government data, prompting advocates to call for more family reunions regardless of the state of inter-Korean affairs.

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