The South Korean president publicly apologized for the flawed management of international adoptions, acknowledging the abuses and suffering of the children.

South Korea's President, Lee Jae Myung, apologized for the way the state managed international adoptions, which led to abuses and suffering. This was a reaction to a report by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which confirmed the responsibility of the authorities. Lee emphasized the need to create mechanisms to protect the rights of adopted children and support them in finding their biological parents. South Korea recently adopted the Hague Convention to prevent abuses in international adoptions, marking an important step for children's rights.