Reunion of separated families and relatives here
KCNA
Kumgangsan, February 21 (KCNA) -- The 6th reunion of separated families and relatives took place at Kumgangsan resort on Feb. 20.
Those from the north had a collective reunion with their kinsmen from the south under the agreement reached between the Red Cross organizations of both sides.
South side's separated families and relatives came over to the north along the temporary road built for the overland tour of Mt. Kumgang through the Military Demarcation Line, barbed wire entanglements of grudge.
Families and relatives of both sides, deeply moved and pleased to reunite, called and hugged each other and held each other's hands.
Northerners explained in detail to their kinsfolk from the south about happy days they have spent under the warm care of the party and the leader and briefed them on their proud living.
The southerners, moved to hear them, expressed their heart-felt thanks to Kim Jong Il for embracing their kinsmen, taking good care of them and providing their reunion.
Northerners had family-to-family reunions with their families and relatives from the south on Feb. 21.
Deeply moved to meet with each other as they have been unable to hear from each other for more than half a century, they took meals together in a harmonious family atmosphere and had a pleasant time.
Northerners encouraged their kinsfolk, writing letters carrying their wish to reunify the country as early as possible, upholding Kim Jong Il, lodestar of national reunification, in high esteem and singing songs representing the ardent desire of all the Koreans.
They handed photos and letters of their families and relatives leading a fruitful life under man-centred socialism to their kinsfolk from the south.
They had photos taken and exchanged souvenirs with each other.
The south side's red cross hosted a reception for the separated families and relatives from the north and the south.
They saw an acrobatic performance given by the north side's circus group.
