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Korea Divided Families: Fifty Years of Separation

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The Korean War, which began in 1950, ended in a stalemate in 1953. The war divided Korea into two countries: North Korea and South Korea. The division of Korea also divided many families, with some members living in the North and others in the South.

For the past fifty years, these families have been separated from each other, unable to communicate or visit. The separation has had a devastating impact on the families, who have been longing to be reunited.

Korea's Divided Families: Fifty Years of Separation

by James A. Foley

4.7 out of 5

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The Stories of the Families

This book tells the stories of some of these families. The stories are heartbreaking and moving, and they provide a glimpse into the human cost of war.

One of the families featured in the book is the Kim family. The Kims were separated in 1950, when the father was taken prisoner by the North Koreans. The mother and children were left behind in the South.

For years, the Kims had no idea what had happened to the father. They hoped that he was still alive, but they had no way of knowing for sure.

In 2000, the Kims were finally reunited with the father. The reunion was a joyous occasion, but it was also bittersweet. The father had been through a lot in the past fifty years, and he was not the same man he had been before the war.

Another family featured in the book is the Park family. The Parks were separated in 1953, when the war ended. The father was a soldier in the South Korean army, and he was taken prisoner by the North Koreans.

The mother and children were left behind in the South. They waited for years for the father to return, but he never did.

In 2018, the Parks were finally able to visit the father in North Korea. The reunion was emotional and difficult, but it was also a time of healing.

The Impact of Separation

The separation of Korean families has had a devastating impact on the families involved. The families have been unable to communicate with each other or visit each other for decades. This has led to a great deal of emotional pain and suffering.

The separation has also had a negative impact on the health of the families. Many of the families have developed physical and mental health problems as a result of the separation.

The Importance of Reunification

The reunification of Korean families is a humanitarian imperative. The families have been separated for too long, and they deserve to be reunited.

Reunification would have a positive impact on the families' health and well-being. It would also help to heal the wounds of the Korean War.

This book is a moving and powerful account of the human cost of war. It is a reminder of the importance of family and reunification.

The stories of the families in this book are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Despite the pain and suffering they have endured, the families have never given up hope of being reunited.

We must all work together to make reunification a reality. The families deserve to be reunited, and it is our responsibility to help them achieve their dream.

Korea's Divided Families: Fifty Years of Separation

by James A. Foley

4.7 out of 5