Minister Lee In-young Visits Separated Families' Hometown Photo Exhibition: "Hope We Dream Together of Improving Inter-Korean Relations"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Lee In-young, Minister of Unification, visited the 'Separated Families Hometown Photo Exhibition' and expressed his thoughts, saying, "I ask (the public) to dream together of a day when inter-Korean relations improve more peacefully and quickly."

On the morning of the 7th, Minister Lee visited the 'Never Forget in Dreams' photo exhibition of separated families held at Odusan Unification Observatory to comfort the pain of separated families.

Since August, the Ministry of Unification has collected vivid photos capturing various scenes across North Korea. Through this exhibition, a total of 77 high-resolution photos showcasing North Korea's major scenic spots, natural landscapes, and past and present cityscapes are presented.

Minister Lee expressed regret, saying, "During the prolonged stalemate in inter-Korean relations and the COVID-19 pandemic, reunions of separated families have been halted. Especially during holidays like Seollal and Chuseok, people must have missed their hometowns, families, and relatives, but since last year, not even small gatherings could be held."

He added, "Because of this sorrow and regret, we gathered precious photos to set up this exhibition today. I hope many citizens will visit here to share these heartfelt feelings and dream together of a day when inter-Korean relations improve more peacefully and quickly. I believe such times will come closer."

The exhibition will run for five months until the end of February next year, and starting from the 8th, it will also be available online through the Odusan Unification Observatory website and the South-North Separated Families Search website.

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