In spite of the euphoria created by the June summit between the two leaders, the gap between the societies is vast. Similarly, North and South Korea are moving ahead with the process of detente by focusing on common ground. They are tackling the problem of divided families, rebuilding communications and railways severed by the Korean war, and expanding tourism. But as Mr Oh and the other relatives prepare to return home tomorrow in different directions, there is more optimism across Korea than at any time in the past 50 years. Our country's division is too heartless.
Division has no feelings.