S.Res. 190 · 114th Congress

A resolution encouraging reunions of Korean Americans who were divided by the Korean War from relatives in North Korea.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Mark Kirk
Introduced
2015-06-03
Latest action
2015-06-03 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Recognizes the significance of North Korea's past willingness to resume reunions of divided family members between North Korea and South Korea.

Encourages North Korea to permit reunions between Korean Americans and their relatives in North Korea.

Calls on the Secretary of State to further prioritize efforts to reunite Korean Americans with their divided family members.

Acknowledges the efforts of the American Red Cross to open channels of communication between Korean Americans and their family members in North Korea.

Encourages the government of South Korea to include U.S. citizens in future family reunions planned with North Korea.

Praises humanitarian efforts to reunite all individuals of Korean descent with their relatives and engender a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.