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According to Anadolu Agency, the number of South Koreans who have relatives in North Korea has dropped below 33,000, with two-thirds of these individuals being aged 80 or older.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this decline reflects the increasing challenges in the relationship between the two Koreas over time. In the broader context, this number is linked to demographic changes and the political and economic interests of the two countries. South Korea is striving to maintain family ties while working towards improving overall bilateral relations.
