South Korea urges North Korea to restart war-separated family reunions, halted since 2018 amid rising tensions.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged North Korea to restart family reunions for those separated by the Korean War, calling it a humanitarian step to ease tensions. The last reunions occurred in 2018, and North Korea’s dismantling of a reunion facility in February signaled continued strain. Around 36,000 South Koreans have registered for reunions, but no progress has been made amid deteriorating inter-Korean relations.