Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act

This legislation mandates the Secretary of State to establish a national registry for Korean American divided families . The primary goal is to collect information on Korean American individuals seeking reunification with family members in North Korea, who were separated following the 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement. This registry will serve as a private internal repository to anticipate and facilitate future reunions, which may include in-person or video formats, hosted in South Korea, the United States, or third countries. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of State to ensure that any direct dialogue between the United States and North Korea includes discussions on achieving progress towards these family reunions. The Secretary must also consult with the Government of the Republic of Korea on these efforts. To maintain accountability, the legislation mandates annual reports to Congress for five years, detailing the registry's status, the number of individuals awaiting or having had reunions, North Korea's responses to reunion requests, and any North Korean actions hindering emigration of family members.