To improve accessibility for overseas adoptees and bereaved family members seeking truth and reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Korea will operate an “Email Submission System for Truth Verification Requests Related to Overseas Adoptions.”

This email submission channel is intended for overseas victims and bereaved family members who experienced human rights violations during the overseas adoption process, allowing them to submit and file applications and related supporting documents electronically.

1. Eligible Applicants

Overseas adoptees and bereaved family members residing abroad (excluding residents of Korea)

• ■Overseas-residing victims of intercountry adoption;

• ■Overseas-residing bereaved family member

• ■Overseas-residing legal representatives or duly authorized representatives

2. How to Apply

• ■Submit the application form and supporting documents via the designated official email address:
  jinsil26@korea.kr
  

• ■Example email subject line:
  [Application for Truth-Finding] Intercountry Adoption/ Name / Country of Residence

3. Required Documents

Please refer to the attached guide for the email truth verification request procedure.

4. Processing Procedure

Email submission → Document review → Assignment of case number → Transfer to the investigation department

5. Contact Information

• ■Civil Affairs Office, Communications Division, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Republic of Korea
  

• ■Email: jinsil26@korea.kr
  

• ■Main Phone Number: +82-2-3393-9700

For further details, please refer to the attached guide document.