2 Koreas agree on reunions of separated families

SEOUL, South Korea – A joint statement says North and South Korea have agreed to hold a new round of reunions for separated families next month — the first such meetings in nearly two years.

The two countries reached the agreement following three days of talks. They decided to hold six days of temporary reunions involving a total of 200 families starting on Sept. 26.

The rare talks and the resulting agreement are the latest signs of easing tensions on the divided peninsula.