South Korea's Sham Adoptions | Preview 

Many Koreans, myself included, can remember when this was a much bigger problem. Legal changes in recent years have helped, but there are still cases of babies being abandoned or adopted internationally. It's a strange situation - a wealthy, developed country like Korea shouldn't be sending more babies abroad than some developing nations. Unveiling the underlying causes of this phenomenon demands a comprehensive approach. In the past, there were rampant cases of unscrupulous adoption agencies engaging in illicit activities, including the abduction of babies and the exportation of children overseas for financial gain. Thankfully, these illegal practices are mostly gone. However, Korea remains a very demanding place to raise children, especially for those struggling financially.