FFF (11) - Korean Adoptions

With the mention of someone dear to me adopting a Korean baby, I thought it would be totally appropriate to mention two facts about Korean adoption that I coincidently learned this past week (and 2 more).

Fact 1:  When Korean families adopt a Korean baby, they select a child that they believe will be very similar to the parents.  This includes making sure that the child’s blood type will match with those of the parents.  Now why would they go through such hassle?  Interestingly, and quite different than U.S. customs, in the Korean culture it is uncommon to tell others that you are adopting, as it is frowned upon.  Gossip Queens would have a riot.  Oh it would be a disaster.  Furthermore, the adopted children never even learn that they have been adopted.  Personally, I believe that this is a form of protection in the conservative Korean environment.  

Fact 2:  A single man or single woman is unable to adopt a child in Korea.  Koreans, however, believe that this is a bizarre and unethical law.  As the country is becoming less conservation, perhaps a shift to eliminate this law will be pushed.

Fact 3:  According to Wikipedia (the most reliable source ☺), Korea is the 5^th most commonly adopted from country.  Therefore, although it is frowned upon in their own country, it is accepted for foreigners to bless these children with a comfortable home and family life.

Fact 4:  If I had to adopt children, I would 100% adopt a Korean baby, as these children are DEFINITELY the most adorable children in the world.  Judge for yourself:

Korean Baby Singing Hey Jude