The Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Korea recently concluded that adoption agencies engaged in extensive fraud and malpractice impacting over 140,000 children adopted internationally after the Korean War. Deann Borshay Liem, adopted from Korea in 1966, uncovered discrepancies in her adoption story, learning that her identity was falsely constructed. This revelation prompted her to reflect on the commission's findings, sparking discussions about justice and accountability for adoptees who were affected by these unethical practices. Liem’s experiences resonate with many who share similar adoption stories in the wake of the commission's report.
Deann Borshay Liem learned her adoption story was fabricated, highlighting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings of fraud in Korean adoption agencies.
The commission’s report revealed that over 140,000 Korean children were adopted abroad through fraudulent means, underscoring systemic issues in international adoption practices.
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