Korean Program

SPENCE-CHAPIN'S KOREAN ADOPTION PROGRAM was first launched in 1975. Since then more than 2,600 children have been placed with adoptive families in the U.S. The agency has a long-standing relationship with the Social Welfare Society (SWS) that goes back to the inception of the program.


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Known as the "Land of the Morning Calm," South Korea is located in East Asia with a population of nearly 50 million people. Most people live in urban areas, with the capital city, Seoul, being one of the largest cities in the world. It is a beautiful country with mountains, valleys, rolling hills and spacious plains. Home to 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites, one cannot help but admire the long history, beautiful art, music and dance, as well as delicious foods that go back centuries. Korea has a thriving economy and is considered one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. The standard of living is high, and health and education are extremely important. South Korea was one of the first countries to implement an international adoption program, initially after the Korea War, and most recently in response to societal stigma associated with unwed mothers.