1980s South Korean government report finds coercion in adoption, supporting claims of corruption in the international adoption system.
A South Korean government report reveals that in the 1980s, some mothers were coerced into giving up their babies for adoption, often just days after birth, supporting long-standing accusations of corruption within the international adoption system. Over 200,000 children have been adopted overseas since the 1950s, leading many adult adoptees to seek their biological families. The commission continues to investigate potential malpractice and falsification of records.
September 13, 2024
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