National Registry for Korean American Families Divided by the Korean War
This Act mandates the Secretary of State to establish a national registry for Korean American families separated from relatives residing in North Korea since 1953. The goal is to facilitate future reunions, including in-person and video meetings, for these divided families. Furthermore, the law requires that any direct dialogue between the U.S. and North Korea must include progress toward holding these family reunions, offering hope for reunification to separated loved ones.
Key points
Establishment of National Registry: The U.S. Department of State will create a list of Korean American families seeking to reunite with relatives in North Korea, a crucial step toward potential reunification.
Priority in U.S.-North Korea Dialogue: Any direct diplomatic talks between the United States and North Korea must include progress on organizing reunions for divided families.
Reporting to Congress: The Secretary of State must regularly report to Congress on the status of the registry, the number of individuals who have met, and North Korea's responses to reunion requests.
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