Tears as Korean mother and son reunite after 68 years.
- The two became separated during the Korean War when the son was just 4 - There was a lot of catching up between the 92-year-old mother and her 71-year-old son It was a eventful day for dozens of elderly South Koreans as they crossed the heavily fortified border into North Korea to meet temporarily with their relatives. However, the story of Lee Keum-seom It was a tearful moment for the 92-year-old South Korean woman as she finally reunited with her 71-year-old son, Sang Chol. The two had been separated during the Korean War and became trapped either side of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) which now splits Korea. Sang Chol was only four when he was separated from his mum, leaving him in the care of his father in North Korea, who has since passed. According to reports, the elated mother screamed his name as they hugged and burst into uncontrollable sobs.
On Monday, August 20, Sang Chol sat waiting for Lee's arrival with his daughter-in-law. Lee was joined by her two daughters, who grew up in South Korea. They were one among the 89 lucky families selected from the more than 57,000 who had applied for the reunions, under the Panmunjom Declaration signed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during an historic summit earlier this year.
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