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"The State Takes Responsibility For Adoption Too" — First Meeting of the Adoption Policy Committee Held.

Posted to Paperslip on September 17th, 2025.
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"The state takes responsibility for adoption too" — First Meeting of the Adoption Policy Committee Held
CBS NoCut News Reporter Kim Jeong-rok | 2025-09-17 14:00

Discussion on the Implementation Status and Future Plans for the Reformed Public Adoption System

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has officially launched the Adoption Policy Committee aimed at building a child-centered public adoption system.

On the 17th, the Ministry announced that it held the first meeting of the Adoption Policy Committee at the National Center for the Rights of the Child in Jung-gu, Seoul.

The launch of this committee follows the "Special Act on Domestic Adoption" which came into effect on July 19. It has been established as a legal body dedicated to reviewing and making decisions on adoption policy. The committee is chaired by the Minister of Health and Welfare, and is composed of 15 experts from academia, law, healthcare, and adoption practice.

The Adoption Policy Committee is responsible for:

  • Establishing and implementing a basic plan to promote domestic adoption

  • Setting standards for adoptive parent training programs

  • Reviewing and approving reforms to adoption procedures and systems

In addition, two subcommittees — one for domestic adoption and one for international adoption — have been formed to review specific cases.

These subcommittees will evaluate individual cases based on the best interests of the child, including:

  • Screening qualifications of prospective adoptive parents

  • Assessing compatibility between children and prospective parents

  • Deciding on children eligible for international adoption

Each subcommittee consists of 8 members, and their decisions carry the same authority as those made by the main committee.

At the first meeting, discussions focused on the operational plan for the committee, the current status of the reformed public adoption system, and future directions.

The Ministry plans to use the committee to establish fair and transparent adoption procedures and to strengthen public trust in adoption.

Minister Jeong Eun-kyung stated,

"The Adoption Policy Committee is a driving force for leading the public adoption system. We will continue to improve and implement this system on the ground with the committee at the center."

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