TRC3
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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. TRC3 has passed in Korean Parliament and the latest history-making investigation into adoption fraud is set to begin in February 2026. For Korean Adoptees interested in joining and submitting a case, please see the helpful links below, as registration and file preparations are underway.

Truth & Reconciliation Commission FAQ

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

TRC Step 1:
Create a Timeline

Gather your documents (see our Birth Family Search Resources). Then, view our workshop for how to put together a TRC3 timeline.

Why You Should Submit Your Case to TRC

Read about why you should submit your case & how to submit.

TRC Step 2:
Initial Contact

If you want to file with the KRGs, please fill out a TRC Participant Form. or email your intent to trc3@danishkorea.dk. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

Get the Latest News, Instructions & Updates

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

TRC Step 3:
Submit your Case!

Submit a PDF and relevant documents to DKRG and KoRoot by February 20, 2026.

Hear from previous TRC Submitters

Listen to the Adoptees United Podcast interviewing two Truth & Reconciliation Commission participants on the meaning, uncertainty & collective power of the First TRC.

Recent
TRC3 News.

'Why Should I submit a Case to TRC?' & Other Questions

TRC3 stands for 'The Third Truth and Reconciliation Commission,' which was recently approved by the South Korean government to look into human rights violations in international adoption. The first two TRCs (TRC1 & TRC2) also examined human rights violations, however they ended in 2025. Please see USKRG's Complete FAQ for the history of the TRC.

Truth & Reconciliation FAQ

Here we answer questions about the upcoming TRC in South Korea. TRC3 is scheduled to launch on Feb. 26, 2026, and will take over unfinished cases and expand the scope of investigation.

North American Korean Rights Groups' Joint Statement on Passage of TRC3

The United States Korean Rights Group (USKRG) & Canadian Korean Rights Group (CKRG) acknowledge the passage of the Transitional Redress and Compliance Act (TRC3) by the Korean National Assembly.

The Adoptee Rights Podcast from Adoptees United

Adoptee Rights Podcast on the Uncertainty & Collective Power of the TRC

Greg Luce, immigration lawyer at Adoptees United, speaks with Jennifer Kwon Dobbs (USA) and Ryan Gustafsson (Australia)—two Korean-born transnational adoptees, scholars, and advocates—about their cases and others before the South Korean Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Commission.

Korea's 3rd Intercountry Adoption TRC Confirmed!

Breaking news: Legal basis for the launch of the 3rd term secured as the Past Affairs Act passes the National Assembly plenary session. TRC3 Begins launch February 26.

USKRG fights for KAD Rights & Solidarity in 2025

2025 Year In Review: Advancing KAD Rights & Solidarity

As 2025 closed, our community made measurable progress advancing human rights, dignity, and justice for U.S. and Canadian Korean adoptees. The year brought political instability and institutional resistance, but also concrete outcomes driven by sustained advocacy, collaboration, and resolve.

Open Letter to South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung from USKRG

Open Letter to President Lee Jae Myung

North American Korean Adoptees have distinct experiences and should be included in future policy discussions on transnational adoption. They request formal inclusion in future consultations and provide recommendations for policy improvements to support reconciliation and healing.