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flag South Korea plans to resume war-family reunions if ties improve, amid urgency as many elderly survivors pass away.

flag South Korea plans to prioritize verifying the status of family members separated by the Korean War if inter-Korean relations improve, aiming to resume official and civilian reunions under a 2026–2028 support plan. flag With over 34,600 registered survivors—32% aged 90 or older—urgency grows as many die without reuniting. flag Since the last state-arranged reunion in 2018, exchanges have stalled due to worsening ties, and North Korea’s 2019 dismantling of a reunion facility in Mount Kumgang has prompted South Korea to explore new venues and reciprocal visits. flag The ministry will also begin using the term “North Korean migrants” in official communications starting January 1.

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