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11th Reunion of Separated Koreans Ends

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK via Korea News Service (KNS)

    Mt. Kumgang resort, August 31 (KCNA) -- The 11th reunion of separated families and relatives that started at Korea's scenic Mt. Kumgang resort came to an end. Those from the north met their kin from the south in the wake of the reunion between those from the south and their kin from the north.
    On August 29, they had group reunions with their families and relatives from the south.
    Those from the north told their kin from the south about the happy life which they and all their families have led under the care of the DPRK where all people are helping and leading one another forward as one big harmonious family. On the same day, the Red Cross of the south side hosted a reception in honor of those from the north and those separated families and relatives from the south. On August 30, those from the north had family reunions with their kin from the south. They had pictures taken and exchanged souvenirs in a harmonious family atmosphere, sharing joy at their reunion.
    Those from the north toured scenic Samil Lagoon with their kin from the south that day.
    A ground-breaking ceremony for a reunion centre took place at Mt. Kumgang resort Wednesday.
    Present at the ceremony from the north side were Chairman Jang Jae On and officials of the Central Committee of the DPRK Red Cross Society and from the south side President Han Wan Sang and officials of the Red Cross of south Korea. The participants in the 11th reunion of separated families and relatives were on hand.