TRC 3 Chairman announces that there will be an email for submission of cases — however has not yet provided the email address.
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First published in Korea on May 20th, 2026.
ChatGPT English translation posted to Paperslip on May 20th, 2026.
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission Introduces Email Applications for “Overseas Adoption Victims” Historical Cases
By Cho Su-won
Entered: May 20, 2026, 10:30 AM
Updated: May 20, 2026, 11:25 AM
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission Introduces Email Applications for “Overseas Adoption Victims” Historical Cases
By Cho Su-won
Entered: May 20, 2026, 10:30 AM
Updated: May 20, 2026, 11:25 AM
“On the 20th, held an on-site meeting with officials from adoptee organizations
[Seoul=Newsis] Reporter Choi Jin-seok = Song Sang-gyo, chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), speaks at a press briefing marking the launch of the commission’s third term, held in the commission’s conference room in Jung-gu, Seoul, in March. 2026.03.11. myjs@newsis.com
[Seoul=Newsis] Reporter Cho Su-won = The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) announced on the 20th that it will introduce an email submission system to make it easier for overseas adoption victims living abroad to apply for investigations into historical injustices.
The commission held an on-site meeting that day at its office in Jung-gu, Seoul, inviting 16 representatives and executives from adoptee organizations from various countries who were visiting Korea to participate in the “2026 World Korean Adoptee Conference.” Discussions included current issues related to overseas adoption and the system for uncovering the truth about historical injustices.
According to the commission, victims residing overseas had previously experienced difficulties during the application process due to challenges visiting Korea, the cost burden of international mail, and long processing times.
In response, the commission decided to implement an email application system to improve accessibility and convenience for overseas adoption victims.
Song Sang-gyo, chairperson of the TRC, stated, “We will do our utmost to let adoptees know that the state is standing with them in the process of comforting the pain of the past they may encounter while searching for their roots and in uncovering the truth.”’
Reporter Cho Su-won (tide1@newsis.com)