Hope for Reunited Families: A Step Towards Korean Peace

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung advocates for North Korea to resume reunions of families torn apart by the Korean War, calling it a humanitarian cooperation step. Addressing South Koreans with northern relatives, he expressed a desire for reduced hostility and renewed cooperation amid the thanksgiving holidays.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Seoul | Updated: 03-10-2025 10:20 IST | Created: 03-10-2025 10:20 IST
Hope for Reunited Families: A Step Towards Korean Peace
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for North Korea to resume reunions for families separated since the Korean War. His comments come as part of a broader call for humanitarian cooperation between the two Koreas.

Lee made the appeal during a meeting with South Koreans who have relatives in the North, urging for a reduction in hostility and a return to collaborative efforts.

The appeal was made just before the thanksgiving holidays, a time when family traditions and reunions are of significant importance, adding emotional weight to the president's request.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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