Baby News: “Public Recruitment Begins for Head of NCRC…Who Will Be the Next Leader?”
Time to pass that flaming baton…
Paperslip Note:
Please see related:
NCRC Sets Itself Up To Be Shielded From Future Blame.
Posted to Paperslip — May 20th, 2025:
We previously wrote in May 2025 about NCRC Director Jeong Ik-jung’s pending retirement in Spring 2026.
Spring 2026 is now upon us, and NCRC is looking for a NEW Director to helm this colossal mess of an organization.
A Paperslip Contributor’s predictions are now coming true (see quotes below in blue).
“Recently NCRC shared regarding the file movement from all Korean Adoption Agencies to NCRC starting July 19th, 2025:
“However, from June 16th to September 15th, 2025, all new requests for information disclosure will be temporarily suspended.”
Note: This period of temporary suspension is ostensibly to give NCRC some time to sort through the file transfer. However, in reality, this short period of time is nowhere near the amount of time it will likely take in reality to sort through the file transfer.
A Paperslip contributor notes:
”By setting up the suspension dates this way, the current head of the NCRC secures a smooth final term through 2025 and into his retirement in the spring of 2026. Notably, the suspension overlaps with the national audit period in September and October—effectively blocking any inquiries related to adoption information disclosure during that critical time. It’s a calculated move.
When a new NCRC head is appointed in April or May 2026, just a few months before the next national audit, they’ll be able to deflect responsibility for any past issues, saying, “I wasn’t here when that happened, but we’ll make improvements moving forward.”
In short, the transition conveniently shields both the outgoing and incoming leadership from scrutiny. Clever.”’
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Baby News Article:
Public Recruitment Begins for Head of Child Rights Protection Agency… Who Will Be the Next Leader?
Posted to Paperslip on April 1st, 2026.
Thank you to a Paperslip Contributor for the link.
Translation via ChatGPT.
Bolds and blue highlighting ours.
Public Recruitment Begins for Head of Child Rights Protection Agency (NCRC)… Who Will Be the Next Leader?
By Reporter Lee Yoo-joo | Approved 2026.03.26 15:11 | Comments 0
“Applications open until April 6… Selection process underway ahead of current director Jeong Ik-jung’s term expiration
(Baby News, Reporter Lee Yoo-joo)
On the 23rd, the Child Rights Protection Agency (NCRC) announced the public recruitment of a permanent director and will accept applications until 6:00 PM on April 6.
The Child Rights Protection Agency has begun the process of appointing its 3rd director.
On the 23rd, the agency announced the public recruitment for its permanent director and will accept applications until 6:00 PM on April 6.
The Child Rights Protection Agency is an organization under the Ministry of Health and Welfare that supports the comprehensive implementation of child-related policies and the efficient execution of child welfare projects. It also handles functions such as policy planning support and project evaluation.
The main qualifications for the newly appointed 3rd director include:
Extensive knowledge and experience in the field of child welfare
Professionalism and expertise necessary for performing the role
International awareness and forward-looking vision
Leadership and the ability to present a vision as a top executive
Organizational management and administrative capabilities
Integrity, morality, and sound ethical standards
Not falling under any disqualifications for executive positions
Meanwhile, the current director, Jeong Ik-jung, who took office in April 2023, is set to complete his term this month. According to the agency’s regulations, he will continue performing his duties until a successor is appointed.”