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TRC Resources

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in South Korea was established in 2005 to investigate and reveal the truth about past human rights violations and injustices that took place during Korea's turbulent history. The final report resulting from TRC1 and TRC2 investigations and focusing on inter-country adoptions from Korea was released May 2025, however only 56 of the 311 were investigated and concluded. Additionally, what "Reconciliation" looks like is still inconclusive. TRC3 is set to begin in 2026 and will open the investigation for new cases. For Adoptees interested in joining and submitting a case, please see the helpful links below, as registration and file preparations are underway.

Truth & Reconciliation Commission 2 FAQ

View our FAQ outlining general objectives, expectations, next steps, and open items of the TRC.

Get Prepared for TRC3!

Join the USKRG Facebook group for workshops, presentations and the latest news on how to prepare & submit your case!

Birth Family Search Resources

Many adoptees have lifelong questions about their origins, whether it involves gaining access to your records or searching for birth family. Below are guides to help you get started and troubleshoot any issues, but our best resources are each other and adoptee-led organizations.

Apply for Adoption Information Disclosure from the NCRC

Since 2025, adoptees wishing to receive their adoption files from Korea must go through the National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) and apply for "Adoption Information Disclosure."

https://www.uskrg.org/post/step-by-step-guide-applying-for-adoption-information-disclosure

Submit your DNA to Korea's Missing Persons Database

See our DNA Submission guide on how to submit your DNA to a Korean police station or a Korean embassy in the USA.

https://www.uskrg.org/post/step-by-step-guide-how-to-register-your-dna-for-birth-family-search

Take All Commercial DNA Tests

Finding birth family is the only way to verify the truth or fictionalization of your adoption story. Get started with a free DNA test or review our guide to DNA testing.