First of several days of inter-Korean reunions begins with arrival of busloads of elderly South Koreans at the North Korean resort of Mount KumgangIt took just a short bus ride across a border separating two countries with a common history,culture and language. But for the hundreds of South Korean and North Korean families reunited for the first time in more than 60 years, Tuesday was a bitter reminder of an almost-forgotten war that will maintain them living apart for the rest of their lives.
The first of several days of inter-Korean reunions began with the arrival of busloads of elderly South Koreans at the North Korean resort of Mount Kumgang. Waiting on the other side of the heavily fortified border were 140 of their North Korean relatives.
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Source: theguardian.com