In all, more than 17,000 South Koreans have taken part in more than 20 meetings, seeing their relatives in person or over video link. Southern participants are advised not to criticize the North Korean leadership or ask about the country’s economic situation in case it causes problems for their relatives. Ten days ago, Yun found out he had been selected for this round of family reunions. North Koreans whose relatives had fled south were often seen as suspect and placed in the lowest rungs of the country’s heavily stratified society, experts say. Also on board were the parents of South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

Source: thestar August 19, 2018 23:15 UTC