South Korean orphans face a number of difficulties, read some of the stories below.
South Korea set to reverse decades-old policy on international adoptions
Is South Korea ready to change international adoption policies? Read more
Alternate lives: Korean orphans’ quests for answers
Real stories about adoptees and orphans alike. Read more
The Invisibility of Homeless Youth
There are over 200,000 teen runaways in South Korea. Read more
Fulbright Forum – September 26, 2014 – Hollee McGinnis
Strengthening Adolescents’ Lives (삶): Mental Health and School Achievement among Youth in Child Welfare Facilities and Adoptive Families. Read more
New laws in South Korea, make it more difficult for adoption
As South Korea tighten adoption policies, more and more children are not being adopted. Read more
Life of Orphans as They Age-Out
A young adult’s journey from the welfare centre he calls home to independent living. These orphans are equipped with few life skills and training for the real world. The original article was posted on Donga.com a major newspaper in Korea. Read more
The Struggle is Real
Orphans in Korea
This opinion piece which appeared in The Korea Times discusses how adoptions policies and legislation have increased the number of children living in child welfare centres. Read more