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It's a shame that there is still so much stigma attached to the notion of adoption there.
The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea - Koreans Remain Wary of Adoption
"Korea has been struggling to shed the image of an adoption destination for foreigners and encourage adoption at home. The ministry introduced a quota in 2007 in an effort to reduce the number of children adopted overseas by 10 percent every year. It also tightened regulations so charities must look for local adoptive families for five months before the child can be considered for international adoption."
The most important thing, of course, that the children find good homes in whatever country.
The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea - Koreans Remain Wary of Adoption
"Korea has been struggling to shed the image of an adoption destination for foreigners and encourage adoption at home. The ministry introduced a quota in 2007 in an effort to reduce the number of children adopted overseas by 10 percent every year. It also tightened regulations so charities must look for local adoptive families for five months before the child can be considered for international adoption."
The most important thing, of course, that the children find good homes in whatever country.
