South Korean mother, 92, reunited with 71-year-old North Korean son for first time since Korean War began

Monday, August 20, 2018
A 92-year-old mother and her 71-year-old son got a chance to see each for the first time since the Korean War began.

He was just four when they got separated in the panic of trying to flee south.
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But, the reunion is bittersweet.

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North Korea is only allowing the mother to see her son for just 11 hours over a three day period and under intense supervision.
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These reunions only happen when North and South Korea are on good terms.

This is the first in three years.

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