The Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) of South Korea has concluded a three-year investigation into the country's international adoption practices, unveiling serious abuses including document forgery and unauthorized adoptions without consent from biological families. The TRC's findings suggest a systematic violation of the rights of adoptees and their birth parents, prompting a call for an official government apology. While many adoptees and activists have long suspected these wrongdoings, the TRC's report sheds light on a historically troubled international adoption system rooted in the aftermath of the Korean War. The practice, though declining, is still active, revealing significant issues in child welfare and rights.
The ongoing investigation by the TRC revealed widespread abuses within South Korea's adoption system, such as the fabrication of documents and exploitation of birth parents.
The TRC recommended that the South Korean government issue an official apology, acknowledging the human rights violations faced by adoptees and their birth families.
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