Korea Adoption

It is fairly shocking that Korea is slated to phase out their adoption program in the upcoming year. Of course, that year begins in two days. This has been painful for many people. Yet, it is true. Korea is working to close its adoption program in the year of 2012. In doing so, they are bringing their adoption needs back to their own country and have plans to place all of their orphaned children in house. This is actually a good step for Korea as a country. Their adoption program began as a result of the war that devastated their country- economically the country was hit very hard. They were also left with a lot of children fathered by the soldiers who were living there… [more]

The adoption program from Korea continues on its path toward closing its doors to intercountry adoptions, choosing to place all of their children with 'in house.' By this, I mean that they are going to place all of their orphans children within their own country which will eliminate their need for the adoption relationships that they have held with other countries for many years. This has been a difficult transition because of the long-standing ties that have been established. For many in the adoption world, watching this relationship end has brought about feelings of regret. As a person on the outside of Korean adoption looking in, I can understand those feelings. After fifty years of adoptions, a legacy is ending. Yet, there… [more]

The end of intercountry adoption from Korea looms on the horizon. It is difficult to watch for the many people who wanted to adopt from this country and have not done so for a number of reasons. Unfortunately, there is no stopping it. Korea is slated to stop their intercountry adoption program in 2012. Since a healthy child adoption from this area takes 2 1/2 - 3 years, the window of opportunity is technically over. There have been a couple people who mentioned that they were (or had spouses who were) citizens of Korea. I do believe that there is time to pursue and complete an adoption given these circumstances. Please check this out fully. I am not privy to all of the Korean… [more]

As Korea looks to close its intercountry adoption program, many people are showing avid interest in their ability to meet the requirements and complete an adoption before the allotted time is over. In response to the question that was on my last post (I cannot seem to reply to you directly,) I would say to check with a reputable agency for information regarding your ability to process an adoption. I do think that the fact that your husband is a Korean national will allow you a quicker process and perhaps could result in its completion. I do believe that at this point the children that are available for adoption have some special need. I am not certain what all of those needs… [more]

I am so excited about this particular blog today because I had an amazing thought pertaining to Korean adoption. After many months of watching the adoption program of Korea come to an end and saying, "I am not certain that there is time to complete an adoption from this country." I have found an avenue that opens it back up for people interested in adoption from Korea. I am sure many of you have been thinking of it all along and wondering why I did not mention it. There is still time to adopt a child with Special Needs from Korea. The average wait time for completion is six months. I believe that they are still accepting applications for adoption in this area. Now… [more]

I apologize that I have been off from blogging for the last six weeks due to medical issues. Adoption from Korea remains open at this time. I have posted often in the last six months that this program is working toward eliminating its need for intercountry adoption by the 2012. If you are interested in adopting from this country and are of Korean descent, you probably still have time to adopt. Check with a reputable agency to find time frame information. Those of you who aren't of Korean descent, I believe that there is not ample time for you to submit your dossier and get the necessary approval before Korea closes its program. If you are really interested- check with a reputable… [more]

It is amazing that we are in the middle of 2011 and the Korean government is working to end the need for intercountry adoption in/by 2012. The adoption relationship that has lasted over fifty years will come to end. If you are in the process of adopting from this country, you need to continue to work with your adoption agency to ensure the processing of your paperwork before the end of this relationship. I believe (please check with a reputable agency for confirmation) that it is too close to 2012 to pursue a new adoption from Korea- the wait time for adoption from this country is three years. I have read that Korean- American families are given a faster timeline for adoption completion… [more]

The Korean adoption program remains under close watch by people who are interested in adopting from it. This is because it is phasing out its adoption program and focusing on placing all of their children through an in-country adoption and foster care program. For many of us, the loss of Korea as an adoptive partner is difficult to imagine. The relationship has been a positive one for so long. The number of adoptions from Korea ranked in the top five of all countries in 2010. I am a great studier of people and enjoy watching familial interactions while in public. Of particular interest to me is the families who have adopted children internationally- since my family has. At a meeting I attended recently, a… [more]

Korean adoption remains active at this point. Many regulations have been put into place in order to phase out this country's adoption program by 2012. Adoption cases that are in process are said to be able to be completed before Korea chooses to end its adoption relationship with other countries. Korea has decided to place all of their children in-country, thus eliminating the need for the inter country adoption program. If you are a prospective parent who desires to adopt from Korea, your window of opportunity is swiftly coming to a close. To see this country close, is disheartening to many people in the adoption world. It is difficult to lose an adoption partner that has been so strong for so many years. It is funny… [more]

The adoption relationship with Korea remains open. As stated in a previous post, this relationship is on its way to ending. Korea is looking to fully incorporate all of their adoptions in-country and is gradually lessening the amount of adoptions it completes yearly until they are completely phased out. This is sad news for prospective parents who desire to adopt from Korea and cannot begin the process immediately. A lot of children have been adopted from Korea in the long adoption relationship it has shared with other countries. I personally know many of these children. What an amazing journey they have traveled. Some of the children adopted as babies and toddlers are middle aged adults. Their reflections on adoption are often poignant… [more]