North Korea has agreed to reunions between separated families living on its land and in the United States, Voice of America (VOA) reported Wednesday.
VOA quoted Baik Hyong-ki, secretary general of a federation of North Korean-born citizens now living in California, as saying that the North Korean authorities have been extremely positive in discussions over the reunions.
Baik said the federation approached the United Nations office in North Korea on the issue of family reunions last November and there was a positive response from the North Korean government.
Baik reportedly said the possibility has improved with mellowing ties between South and North Korea.
He said the federation is accepting application for possible reunions from next month and expects about 10 persons to visit North Korea as the first part of the program.