Time running out for inter-Korean family reunions, ROK official warns



News Time running out for inter-Korean family reunions, ROK official warns Government data shows thousands of South Koreans died last year without meeting long-lost loved ones in the North Shreyas Reddy January 23, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Separated families reunite in Aug. 2018 during a period of detente \| Image: Ministry of Unification (Aug. 26, 2018) Seoul’s vice unification minister has warned that there is “no time to lose” when it comes to reuniting divided families in the two Koreas, as data shows that thousands of South Koreans died last year without seeing their loved ones in the North. Kim Ki-woong’s remarks in a speech to mark the Lunar New Year on Sunday, when Koreans traditionally visit their hometowns to see family, underscored separated families' diminishing hopes of meeting again as they grow older. Seoul’s vice unification minister has warned that there is “no time to lose” when it comes to reuniting divided families in the two Koreas, as data shows that thousands of South Koreans died last year without seeing their loved ones in the North. Kim Ki-woong’s remarks in a speech to mark the Lunar New Year on Sunday, when Koreans traditionally visit their hometowns to see family, underscored separated families' diminishing hopes of meeting again as they grow older. 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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Time running out for inter-Korean family reunions, ROK official warns

Government data shows thousands of South Koreans died last year without meeting long-lost loved ones in the North

Shreyas Reddy January 23, 2023

Time running out for inter-Korean family reunions, ROK official warns

Separated families reunite in Aug. 2018 during a period of detente | Image: Ministry of Unification (Aug. 26, 2018)

Seoul’s vice unification minister has warned that there is “no time to lose” when it comes to reuniting divided families in the two Koreas, as data shows that thousands of South Koreans died last year without seeing their loved ones in the North.

Kim Ki-woong’s remarks in a speech to mark the Lunar New Year on Sunday, when Koreans traditionally visit their hometowns to see family, underscored separated families' diminishing hopes of meeting again as they grow older.

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