Enforced Disappearance in International Adoption Conference

A landmark conference on enforced disappearance in international adoptions will take place in Korea. This is not just history—it’s about justice that is long overdue.

The South Korean Truth and Reconciliation Commission has identified serious violations of human rights, including crimes against humanity, enforced disappearance, and forced adoptions. Identifying grave human rights violations and crimes against humanity is one thing. The next question is: what do we do about it? What responsibilities do the South Korean state and the receiving countries have in finding solutions? You will be able to meet representatives of the victims, as well as international and Korean experts and authorities, in a dialogue on solutions for the future.

The focus:

👉 Systemic human rights violations in adoptions from Korea (1960s–present), classified as crimes against humanity

👉 Adoption-related issues linked to Korean labor and concentration camps

👉 Experts and distinguished guests will discuss Korea’s—and receiving countries’—legal obligations to investigate, prosecute, and punish these crimes.

When: 26 November 2025, 2:00pm – 5:30pm (KST)

Where: Online and In-person at the Korean National Assembly, 1 Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Assembly Members’ Office Building, Conference Room 2

Register by: 25 November 2025 by 12:00 (KST)

You will receive conference materials and the participation link after registering 25 November at 1pm. Please RSVP in USKRG's Facebook Community

Simultaneous interpretation will be provided (English–Korean / Korean–English).

A link to the conference can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/live/9ksWpdRErA8