Bureaucratic inconsistencies and societal barriers complicate the path to truth for many Korean adoptees
For overseas Korean adoptees, the search for birth families is a leap into the unknown. They must confront the possibility of unearthing painful truths or hitting dead ends, all while grappling with questions of identity and belonging.
The decision to start this emotionally fraught journey is deeply personal, often driven by a longing for closure, a desire to connect with one’s roots, or a sense of duty to future generations.
For overseas Korean adoptees, the search for birth families is a leap into the unknown. They must confront the possibility of unearthing painful truths or hitting dead ends, all while grappling with questions of identity and belonging.
The decision to start this emotionally fraught journey is deeply personal, often driven by a longing for closure, a desire to connect with one’s roots, or a sense of duty to future generations.
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