In a video interview with Newsis on the morning of the 10th, Michelle said: "Time is running out for adoptees. Both biological parents and adoptees are growing older. I hope this investigation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission will lead to broader changes, so that the law and institutional framework are reformed to ensure that every adoptee has the right to access their own records."

USKRG's frequently updated news page displaying the latest about the third Truth & Reconciliation Commission's (TRC3) progress and findings in real time. For further information about the latest TRC, please see USKRG's TRC3 page.

This past week, USKRG visited the KAAN (Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family) Conference in Denver. It was wonderful connecting with so many in the adoptee community and strengthening the bonds of our lived experiences. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello.

In a new translated interview with MBC News in Korea, Chairperson Song Sang-gyu acknowledges the shortcomings of TRC2, outlines how TRC3 expands upon TRC2's groundwork, and recognizes some of the challenges faced by TRC3 such as staffing shortages and restitution laws.

Our Stories Matter is USKRG project to create a series of short videos where adoptees share their story and perspective. This is our opportunity to own our stories and change the narrative around adoption that has historically been written by others.

On May 11, 2026, representatives from the US Korean Rights Group (USKRG) met with officials from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta, Georgia to discuss opportunities to strengthen engagement with Korean adoptees in the United States and increase awareness surrounding submissions to the Third Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Korea (TRC3).

The Ties Program and USKRG have curated a week in Seoul for adoptees who are attending Adoption Truth DaSince the Adoption Truth Day Conference in September 2025, efforts have been ongoing to find solutions for adoptees based on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings. This conference seeks to review the progress made for adoptees from South Korea worldwide, follow up on the TRC’s conclusions and the examine path towards solutions for adoptees. Attendance will be

News about the third Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC3) examining past human rights violations in adoption practices in South Korea. For more information about the the TRC, please see USKRG's TRC3 page.

On February 26, 2026, the cases for 311 Korean adoptees around the world were submitted to the TRC3 for investigation into human rights violations. On that day, Ibyang, in collaboration with KRG network partners, arranged a livestream of the event. Adoptees around the world who submitted were able to watch as their case was given to the TRC3 by the Danish Korean Rights Group and KoRoot.