Separated South and North Korean families meet in rare reunions
(The Guardian North Korea)

Emotional scenes as relatives take part in first cross-border reunions for three yearsFamilies from North and South Korea meet today in reunions held for the first time in three years, as relations thaw under a diplomatic push by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.The runions are a reminder of the painful divisions that remain more than six decades after the end of the 1950-53 Korean war, and come in the wake of a summit between the South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, and Kim in April. On Monday, a convoy of 30 buses rolled across the demilitarised zone, headed for the North Korean tourist resort of Mount Kumgang. Related: `Thank you for being alive`: South Korean family prepares for what might be a last reunion Continue reading...