North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK



News North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows demolition at South Korean-built facility as Seoul urges DPRK to halt action Colin Zwirko \| Joon Ha Park February 13, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North-South separated family reunion at the Kumgang reunion center in Aug. 2018 \| Photo: Joint Press Corps at Mt. Geumgang (Aug. 24, 2018) North Korea is dismantling the Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at the Mount Kumgang tourist region, South Korea’s unification ministry announced on Tuesday. Spokesman Koo Byoung-sam said in a statement that the government confirmed North Korea’s unilateral demolition of the reunion facility, which was designed to host regular meetings between families separated by the Korean War. North Korea is dismantling the Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at the Mount Kumgang tourist region, South Korea’s unification ministry announced on Tuesday. Spokesman Koo Byoung-sam said in a statement that the government confirmed North Korea’s unilateral demolition of the reunion facility, which was designed to host regular meetings between families separated by the Korean War. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows demolition at South Korean-built facility as Seoul urges DPRK to halt action

Colin Zwirko | Joon Ha Park February 13, 2025

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

North-South separated family reunion at the Kumgang reunion center in Aug. 2018 | Photo: Joint Press Corps at Mt. Geumgang (Aug. 24, 2018)

North Korea is dismantling the Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at the Mount Kumgang tourist region, South Korea’s unification ministry announced on Tuesday.

Spokesman Koo Byoung-sam said in a statement that the government confirmed North Korea’s unilateral demolition of the reunion facility, which was designed to host regular meetings between families separated by the Korean War.

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