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15th Reunion of Separated Families and Relatives Closes

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

  Mt. Kumgang Resort, May 14 (KCNA) -- The 15th reunion of separated families and relatives from the north and the south of Korea, which began on Mt. Kumgang Resort on May 9, came to a close.
    Those from the north side had a group reunion with their kin from the south side on May 12.
    Recollecting with deep emotion the worthwhile life they have led under the care of the Workers' Party of Korea and the state, they told their kin from the south side that they and all members of their families are making positive contributions to the reunification of the country and the building of a rich and powerful country true to the Songun policy of Kim Jong Il. Separated families and relatives from the south side were deeply impressed to see the orders and medals and certificates of honorary titles and academic degrees their kin from the north side received.
    They called upon their kin from the south side to make positive efforts to achieve the sacred cause of reunification under the uplifted banner of "By our nation itself", holding that the June 15 joint declaration should be implemented to the letter to put an end to the tragedy of division at an early date.
    The Red Cross of the south side gave a reception for the separated families and relatives from the north and south sides on the same day.
    They had a family reunion again on May 13 and spent a pleasant time, talking to each other and posing for photographs and having meals together. They toured the area around scenic Samil Lagoon.
    Those from the north bid farewell to their kin from the south on May 14.