Social studeis Assessnment

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  • 1980s

    1980s
    South Korea was sending approximately 1% of all live births overseas for adoption. Adoption was deeply tied to government policies aimed at modernizing the country.
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    Early 1980s: Peak Adoption Years

  • 1981

    1981
    International adoption was fully liberalized again after previous restrictions.

  • 1985

    1985
    Adoption agencies such as Family Adoption Consultants in the U.S. began working with Korea Social Service (KSS). Holts was one

  • 1988

    1988
    The Seoul Olympics brought international scrutiny to South Korea’s adoption practices. Media reports criticized Korea’s high rate of international adoptions, calling babies a "primary export commodity". This led to government efforts to reduce overseas adoptions.
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    1990s: Decline Begins

    Decline of adoption of koren babies by western nations begins

  • 1997

    1997
    The IMF Crisis impacted South Korea’s economy, but adoption numbers remained significant.

  • 1998-1999

    1998-1999
    The South Korean government began prioritising domestic adoptions over international placements.