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 would be but a deeper look would offer that information. Any agency that works out of Korea would be able to offer you the answers that you are seeking.
Korea does continue to close its adoption program for intercountry participation. They are looking to focusing all of their adoption placements in country and meet their own needs accordingly. It is with some regret that many of us watch them reduce their adoptions. There are many children who have been adopted from Korea in its over 50 year relationship with other countries. Many of the children who were adopted are now adults. Some have gone back and adopted from their native country- others have desired to.
I continue to watch this country. It is looking to fully close its program in 2012. The reduction of completed adoptions shows that they are indeed phasing out intercountry adoption. If you are interested in adopting from Korea and are a Korean native- there may be time for you. Do some research. Find a reputable agency. If you are truly interested, do it quickly. The completion time for a Korean born person is between 6-10 months.
Korea is not a Hague Certified country. They do not hold to its regulations.
~Angie
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