A stolen generation: South Korean adoptees
A stolen generation: South Korean adoptees
Today on The Stream: We explore the consequences for the Korean adoptee diaspora following the 1953 Korean War.
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Thousands of Korean children were adopted by families abroad following the end of the Korean War in 1953. We explore how this has shaped a generation of adoptees’ perceptions of identity and belonging. We also look at the financial and social motivations behind this large-scale adoption effort.
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Published On 24 Dec 2024