March 28, 2024
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Separated families bid tearful farewell following three days of reunions

Second round of meetings set to begin on Friday

Families from North and South Korea on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell following three days of reunions at the DPRK's Mount Kumgang resort.

A total of 185 North Koreans and 197 South Koreans, comprised of 89 reunion applicants and 108 companions, participated in a total of 12 hours of meetings beginning on Monday - the first of their kind in almost three years.

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