Korean American Divided Families Registry: Facilitating Reunions for Separated Families
This act aims to establish a national registry for Korean American families separated after the Korean War. Its purpose is to facilitate future reunions, including in-person and video calls, and to serve as a repository for information about these families. Additionally, the act mandates the Secretary of State to include family reunification efforts in dialogues with North Korea.
Key points
A national registry will be created for Korean American families separated after the war to help them reunite.
The registry will include information on individuals, even those who may be deceased, to track family histories.
The Secretary of State must include family reunification as a topic in discussions with North Korea.
The act authorizes $1 million in funding to support these initiatives.
Status:
Placed on Calendar
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