SEOUL: North and South Korean Red Cross officials kicked off talks Monday on organizing a rare and emotional reunion for families separated by the Korean War.

The discussions at the border truce village of Panmunjom are the product of an agreement the two Koreas reached two weeks ago to end a dangerous military standoff and reduce cross-border tensions.

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