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Since the historic June summit between US president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the remains of at least 55 servicemen have been sent to the United States and relatives are hoping some of the missing Australians are among them.

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Since the historic June summit between US president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the remains of at least 55 servicemen have been sent to the United States and relatives are hoping some of the missing Australians are among them.

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