Bill > HRes294

This Resolution encourages the reunification of Korean-American families separated by the division of the Korean Peninsula, acknowledging that the Korean War Armistice Agreement in 1953 led to over 10 million family members being separated, including many who are now U.S. citizens. It highlights that while there have been some family reunions between South Korea and North Korea, and Congress has previously supported such efforts, the population of elderly divided family members in the U.S. is dwindling. The Resolution calls on the United States and North Korea to initiate the process of reuniting these families by identifying willing participants for a pilot program, using organizations like the Red Cross to facilitate matches, and collaborating with South Korea to include American citizens in virtual reunions. It also reaffirms the importance of family and urges the restoration of contact, whether physical, written, or virtual, and emphasizes that family reunions should be pursued as an urgent humanitarian priority.