South Korea has sent in 5,000 tonnes of rice to the Chinese city of Dandong to later be trucked over to North Korea. This is the first time since 2008 that South Korea has renewed talks with North Korea concerning reuniting families divided by the DMZ.
Severe famine that was started since the mid-1990s still continues today
The upmost important thing is that some of this food, no matter how much is given away to the military and the elite, at least a mouthful will find its way to a needy person. North Korea has been stricken with famine ever since the regime supported a military over civilian policy.
The other benefit is that some families can be reunited after this horrible separation. One can only hope that tensions will be eased with the talks and temporary ‘peace’.
Families finally reunite after decades of separation
