South OC Times

U.S. Representatives Young Kim and Suhas Subramanyam have introduced the Divided Families National Registry Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reuniting Korean American families with relatives in North Korea. This initiative seeks to address the longstanding separation caused by the Korean War.

The proposed legislation aims to identify individuals who wish to reconnect with family members in North Korea and bolster efforts by the U.S. State Department for family reunification. Congresswoman Young Kim expressed her empathy for affected families, stating, "As a Korean American, I understand and have great empathy for families who have longed for decades to see their loved ones in North Korea."

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam highlighted the impact on families across Virginia and the nation, saying, "Thousands of Korean American families in Virginia and across the country have been forcibly torn apart from their loved ones by the Korean War for more than seven decades." He added his commitment to leading this legislative effort alongside Rep. Kim.

In addition to this House bill, Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Kaine have introduced similar legislation in the Senate. The effort builds on previous support from Rep. Kim during its passage in the 118th Congress.