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Korean Adoption
Wait is Now a Bit Longer
A Korean adoption - or more specifically - a South Korean adoption is still a popular option for many parents wanting to build their families through adoption, although recent regulations by the South Korean government have made this option a bit more of a challenge.
Basically, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare - the government office responsible for adoptions in South Korea - has recently increased its efforts to encourage more domestic adoption.
Unfortunately, South Korean couples aren't stepping up to the plate to adopt these children, so the children remain waiting in orphanages. In 2007, 1,065 children were placed with American couples, down from over 1,600 in 2005.
So if you're interested in adopting from Korea, keep in mind that there may be a waiting period.
According to the State Department's website, the timeframe for adopting a healthy baby is about three years.
Also, adoptions in Korea aren't regulated by the Hague Convention, so be sure and find a reputable adoption agency.
About Korea
Korea is made up of North and South Korea and is located on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia.
It borders China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan by the Korea Strait.
Who Can Adopt
You must be between the ages of 25 and 44 years old to qualify.
Usually both parents must be under the age of 45, and the age difference between couples can be no more than 15 years.
You must be married for at least three years. Singles cannot adopt from Korea.
Also, to qualify, you cannot have more than five children, including the child or children to be adopted.
The Process
You must find a licensed agency in the United States and apply to be found eligible for a Korean adoption.
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in South Korea will then give you a referral.
If you accept this referral, you can either travel to South Korea to pick up your child or have the child brought to you.
More Great Information about Korea
Adopt Korea is a website written by an adoptive mom of Korean children and an adoption advocate. It's a great read!
Another great site is Korea-Adoption.com, a blog by a Korean adoptee who is also a who has adopted from Korea.
Other Helpful Information
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Here's what you need to know about adopting from Taiwan.
If you're looking for an international adoption choice that isn't as expensive, consider some of the low-cost alternatives by clicking here.
The devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010, opened the eyes of the world to the desperate plight of Haitians, including the countless orphans of Haiti.
American citizens especially have been moved to open their homes to these children, but the U.S. State Department is urging these parents to slow down.
Read more.
Corruption and greed brought an end to adoptions from Cambodia, but new laws and regulations are now being established that might one day allow American parents to again adopt from Cambodia.
Learn more.
It is possible to adopt from Honduras without using an agency, but you will need to know the language and have contacts there.
Learn more.
An update to pursuing a Haiti adoption: It is now not only once again possible, but necessary in light of the devastating earthquake in 2010.
Learn more.
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