Apply to Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Application deadline
February 25, 2028
Official site: jinsil.go.kr/en
The basics
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of the Republic of Korea is a government body that investigates historical injustices and human rights violations. Its current mandate includes violations connected to intercountry adoption, where children were sent abroad from South Korea. It began accepting applications in February 2026.
How this applies to survivors
If you were adopted from South Korea to another country, you can apply to ask the commission to investigate your adoption. Applications are accepted from:
- adoptees who were sent abroad,
- surviving family members of victims, and
- legal or authorized representatives.
Applying is your choice, and you decide how much to share.
How to apply
- By email, if you live outside Korea: send your application to jinsil26@korea.kr with the subject line [Application for Truth-Finding] Intercountry Adoption / Your Name / Country of Residence.
- Through a Korean embassy or consulate in the country where you live.
- Directly to the commission: phone +82-2-3393-9700.
What to include
- The Application for Truth-Finding form
- A copy of your passport or government ID
- Proof that you live overseas (for example, an ID with your address or a utility bill)
- A power of attorney, if someone applies for you
- Optional: adoption papers, family records, or other supporting documents
Details can change. Please confirm the current steps and forms at jinsil.go.kr/en before you apply.
We can help
Applying can feel overwhelming. The Save Young team can help you understand the process and gather your documents.
Save Young is an independent organization and is not part of the Korean government or the commission. This page is general information, not legal advice.