Lies were told about who they were. Now these South Korean ‘orphans’ are reclaiming their truth
Lies were told about who they were. Now these South Korean ‘orphans’ are reclaiming their truth
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Korean orphans tell stories of abandonment and alienation
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Following the 1950-53 Korean War, South Korea sent orphans overseas for adoption. At first it was a way to deal with the post-war challenge of unwanted babies and lock in the country's alliance with the US. | TRT World
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Following the 1950-53 Korean War, South Korea sent orphans overseas for adoption. At first it was a way to deal with the post-war challenge of unwanted babies and lock in the country's alliance with the US. | TRT World
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