For those interested in international adoption, there are a number of countries available. First of all, it is advisable to first learn about domestic open adoption and explore domestic options before looking abroad. There can be certain risks associated with international adoption. That said, there are many children available in Korea, all of whom who are legally free for adoption and are in need of caring homes.



With Korea adoptions children age ranges between four months and twelve months, older children are always available as well. There are more boys than girls to adopt, and if you are dead set on a girl it may take longer to find one. The majority of children are healthy, although there is a problem of low birth weight and premature birth.

They ask that married couples should be married for at least 3 years. People who have been divorced before may adopt as long as they have not had more than one divorce. Singles are not allowed. To qualify for a Korea adoption you must be at least twenty years older than the child you wish to adopt. Adoptive parents under 45 years old are allowed to adopt children, while parents over 45 years old are restricted. In Korea adoptions parents who have a large family already (over 4 children) may not be allowed to adopt. There are also income and possibly health and weight restrictions. The time frame for a Korea adoption is not possible to approximate.

Once your home study has been accepted you will start to get referrals with pictures and medical information. When you have decided on a referral you can gather and compile your dossier. The dossier will be sent to the Korean authorities to be looked over. Once the dossier has been approved by the Korean authorities you will be able to go to Korea to pick up your child. There is no requirement for travel to Korea. The total cost including agency fees, visas and embassy fees, foreign fees, courier fees, home study fees, documentation fees, hotels, and plane tickets, is usually around 25 to 35 thousand dollars.