South Korea's Secret Adoption Past | Toronto News

South Korea’s dark legacy of overseas child adoption—sending over 140,000 kids abroad between 1955 and 1999—is finally being reckoned with. Driven by post-war stigma, economic gain, and state complicity, thousands were snatched from their birth families under false records or without consent. Now, after decades of silence, adult adoptees and five courageous birth mothers are forcing the government to confront its role in human rights abuses. An official apology has been issued, and a new investigation is underway to uncover the truth behind one of the nation’s most hidden tragedies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4c600e4c0187222