parental responsibility

South Korea’s Historic Adoption Reform

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A New Chapter for Child Welfare Korea is preparing to make a historic shift by ending overseas adoptions by 2029, transforming the entire child welfare system to prioritize domestic care and state responsibility. After decades of international adoptions that saw over 200,000 Korean children sent abroad, this marks a significant policy reversal. 한국이 2029년까지 해외 … Read more

South Korea Blocks Negligent Parents from Claiming Children’s Pension Benefits

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South Korea Blocks Negligent Parents from Claiming Children’s Pension Benefits Breaking the Cycle of Abandonment and Inheritance South Korea just made a bold move that’s changing the game for parental responsibility. Starting January 1, 2026, parents who abandoned their kids won’t be able to cash in on their deceased children’s survivor pensions. This isn’t just … Read more