South Korea's mishandling of adoptions

SOURCE www.npr.org
South Korea has been a top country sending babies abroad for adoption, and recent investigations have revealed mishandling of adoptions by the country's agencies.

Key Points

  • Top country for sending babies abroad for adoption
  • Investigation triggered by adoptee complaints
  • Admission of mishandled adoptions by South Korea's agencies

Pros

  • Investigation triggered by adoptee complaints led to acknowledgment of mishandled adoptions

Cons

  • Decades of sending babies abroad for adoption