Learn About Your History.
To know your truth in a more general sense, you have to know your history. This means learning about Korean and Korean Adoption History.
In order to understand YOUR story, it is important to understand the broader history of Korean and of Korean Adoption.
There are many great books, films, podcasts, etc. which we highly recommend which will help your learn more about these topics.
Understanding the historical and geopolitical forces which shaped Korean Adoption from the 1950s - the present is essential for an Adoptee seeking to understand her or his past.
We highly recommend joining online Korean Adoptee communities, attending Korean Adoptee events, and participating in your own research in order to better locate your personal history in the wider context of Korean and Korean Adoption history.
There are also many Korean Adoptee podcasts, films, and videos on YouTube.
We hope your understanding deepens as you learn more about Korean and Korean Adoption History!