She found her daughter after 44 years. Now she's suing Korea's government
Summary
Han Tae-soon, a South Korean woman, reunited with her daughter after 44 years. She is suing the South Korean government, claiming they failed to prevent her daughter's illegal adoption to the United States. This case is part of a wider issue concerning South Korea's overseas adoption program, which has faced allegations of illegal adoptions and human rights violations.Key Facts
- Han Tae-soon last saw her daughter, Kyung-ha, in 1975 in Seoul.
- Kyung-ha was allegedly kidnapped and illegally adopted in the United States, where she was raised under the name Laurie Bender.
- Han Tae-soon is suing the South Korean government for not preventing the illegal adoption.
- South Korea has sent about 170,000 to 200,000 children abroad for adoption since the 1950s.
- A recent inquiry found human rights violations in South Korea's adoption practices due to lack of government oversight.
- The outcome of Han's case, set to be heard in court, may lead to further legal actions against the government.
- Han spent decades actively searching for her daughter through various means including police visits and public appeals.
- In 2019, Han found her daughter through a DNA matching group that connects adoptees with their birth parents.
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