Touching moment of reunion of separated families between Korea and North Korea
390 people from 96 South Korean families who were separated by the Korean War were reunited with their loved ones. They could not hold back their tears when they saw their parents, spouses, and children again after more than 60 years of separation.
Some touching images of the reunion at the Kumgang mountain resort on the east coast of North Korea:
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390 people from 96 South Korean families arrived at the Kumgang resort for the first round of reunions from October 20 to 22. Photo: Yonhap / EPA |
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| Family separation is one of the most pressing humanitarian issues between the two countries, as most surviving family members are over 80 years old. It is estimated that about half of the 129,700 separated people have died. Pictured: An elderly man is taken to a meeting place by a volunteer. Photo: Reuters |
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The reunions come after a landmark agreement between the two countries on August 25. During each three-day reunion, participants will meet their relatives six times, including private meetings and meetings with other families, each meeting lasting just two hours. Photo: Reuters |
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Mr. Min Ho-shik, 84 years old (Korean resident) was emotional when he met his sister, Ms. Min Eun Shik, 81 years old. Photo: Reuters |
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South Korean woman Lee Soon-kyu (left), 85, was overjoyed to see her husband, Oh Se In, 83, who is living in North Korea. Photo: Reuters |
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South Korean Lee Jung-sook (right), 68, leans in to talk to her father, North Korean Lee Heung Jong, 88. Photo: Reuters |
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Mr. Lim Choong-hwan (left), 72 years old, happily reunited with his relative, Ms. Lim Ok Rye, 82 years old (North Korean). Photo: Reuters |
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North Korean Oh In-se (center) gets emotional after meeting his son, South Korean Oh Jang-kyun (right), after 60 years apart. Photo: Pool/Getty Images |
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South Korean Chae Hui-yang (right), 66, hugs his North Korean father, Hun Chae-Sik (left), 88, on the first day of family reunions. Photo: AP |
Phuong Thao
(According to Reuters/ The Guardian)
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