North Korea’s new unification stance deals another blow to separated families



Features North Korea’s new unification stance deals another blow to separated families New policy declaring South Korea an enemy makes reuniting aging relatives tougher, but families still hold out hope Lina Park March 5, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Separated families reunite in Feb. 2014 \| Image: Ministry of Unification Families separated by the Korean War were dealt another blow when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that unification with South Korea is “impossible,” a declaration that will likely make reuniting people on both sides of the peninsula even more difficult. “Separated families will be perceived as nationals of an enemy country” now that North Korea has thoroughly identified South Korea as its foremost enemy, Cho Han-bum, a researcher at KINU, told NK News. Families separated by the Korean War were dealt another blow when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that unification with South Korea is “impossible,” a declaration that will likely make reuniting people on both sides of the peninsula even more difficult. “Separated families will be perceived as nationals of an enemy country” now that North Korea has thoroughly identified South Korea as its foremost enemy, Cho Han-bum, a researcher at KINU, told NK News. 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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North Korea’s new unification stance deals another blow to separated families

New policy declaring South Korea an enemy makes reuniting aging relatives tougher, but families still hold out hope

Lina Park March 5, 2024

North Korea’s new unification stance deals another blow to separated families

Separated families reunite in Feb. 2014 | Image: Ministry of Unification

Families separated by the Korean War were dealt another blow when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that unification with South Korea is “impossible,” a declaration that will likely make reuniting people on both sides of the peninsula even more difficult.

“Separated families will be perceived as nationals of an enemy country” now that North Korea has thoroughly identified South Korea as its foremost enemy, Cho Han-bum, a researcher at KINU, told NK News.

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