After 57 Years, North and South Korean Family Members Briefly Reunite
The Korean War left a lasting impact on many individuals, yet we often overlook the families who were divided during the conflict, some of whom remain separated to this day. This photo really puts that aspect of the conflict into perspective. It shows two family members who were allowed to meet briefly and then forced to depart for their homes. As evident from the image, it appears that they had not seen each other in quite some time – to be precise, 57 years.
The saddest part is that this was probably the only time they were allowed to visit each other, with hostilities still ongoing today and no sign of relief in the near future.