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The tears of joy and sorrow continue today during a second day of reunions for families
separated since the Korean War at the North's Mt. Kumgang resort.
Participants from both sides of the border are scheduled to meet three separate times
today for a total of 6 hours. But two families have had their reunions cut
short, and for more on that and the day's events, we connect live with our Shin Se-min
on the phone. Se-min, fill us in on the latest.
The unexpected turn of events happened during the first session of reunions this morning,
when two South Korean participants had to head back home due to health problems.
A 91-year-old man and an 84-year-old woman did get to meet individually with their loved
ones from the North yesterday and today, but had to do so in ambulances this morning.
It's a reminder that time is running out for the many families who have been waiting more
than 60 years to reconnect with their relatives, and most of those waiting are now in their
80s and 90s. Now, with the two South Korean participants
out,... there are just 80 South Korean families at Mount Kumgang.
They had the chance to meet with their North Korean family members individually this morning
in the hotel rooms they are staying in, and again at a group luncheon that just wrapped
up a short while ago at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead to the afternoon, what's on the schedule?
A third event will begin at 4 p.m., where all separated families will gather together
for a ceremony in an auditorium. After that, the participants will have one
more day to spend with their families on Saturday before heading back home.
Once they leave, a second round with new participants will begin on Sunday and run through Tuesday.
Shin Se-min, reporting live on the inter-Korean family reunions taking place as we speak at
the North's Mount Kumgang.