Among the issues caused by the division of korea, the issue of separated families remains the most important humanitarian case. However, reunions for these. Verkkoseoul, south korea — north and south korea agreed to hold temporary reunions in august of families separated by the korean war, officials said. Verkkoit was just after midnight on 2 november, 2018. Mr martinez and his children had travelled over 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometres) by bus from their home. Joining us now on the phone is april vangesen. She's in port orchard in washington, where she runs a camp that reunites. Verkkofriends for 22 years and engaged for three, the couple was reunited at the huntsville, ala. , international airport on april 1 after an agonizing 14 months.