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The National Center for the Rights of the Child (NCRC; Korean: 아동권리보장원) is South Korea’s central public agency responsible for child welfare, child protection, and adoption management under the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Its creation represents a major structural shift in South Korea—transitioning child welfare from a fragmented system run by private agencies to a unified, government-directed framework. 1. Background & Fragmentation (Pre-2019) For decades following t

Step-by-Step Guide to Requesting Your Adoption Files Step 1: Log in to the ENGLISH Portal Navigate to the official English NCRC portal and log into your account you set up https://www.kadoption.or.kr/home/eng/user/login.do?menuPos=25 On the main navigation or quick menu, click on Adoption Information Disclosure. Step 2: Fill Out the Application Details Fill out all available information in the disclosure form (Korean name stated on your adoption file required): NAME (KOREAN):

Access the English Portal Only: Prerequisite. Go directly to the official login page. https://www.kadoption.or.kr/home/eng/user/login.do?menuPos=25Crucial: Ensure the "ENG" language toggle at the top right is active. Do not register on the Korean-language homepage, or the system will permanently block you with domestic Korean ID requirements. Click the Sign Up button below the login inputs. Accept Terms of Service: Step Review the personal data and privacy policy statements