Seoul, South Korea (HRNW) – The South Korean government has announced a plan to end overseas adoptions by 2029, responding to United Nations concerns over historical human rights abuses in the adoption system.
Officials said the new policy aims to strengthen domestic welfare support and ensure accountability for past irregularities. Rights advocates have welcomed the step as a long-awaited acknowledgment of victims’ experiences.
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