April 20, 2024
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North threatens to cancel planned family reunions

Citing upcoming military drills, North threatens to nix get-togethers one day after date was set

North Korea on Thursday said upcoming military drills between South Korea and the U.S. imperil planned family reunions, just one day after the two Koreas had reached a date for them.

The threat, which reportedly originated with the North’s influential National Defense Commission, was released via state media.

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