concept   adoption
culture   South Korea
statement   Adoption is stigmatized in South Korea due to cultural emphasis on bloodlines and family name continuation.
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1 adoptee South Korea Adoptees from South Korea may face stigma and discrimination due to cultural attitudes towards adoption and bloodlines. 1
2 adoptee South Korea There may be a stronger emphasis on blood relations and biological family ties, leading to potential social stigmatization or challenges for adoptees. 1
3 adoptee South Korea There may be societal stigma and lack of legal rights for adoptees, especially if they are not able to obtain information about their biological parents. 1
4 adoptee South Korea Adoption may carry more stigma, and adoptees may face challenges related to societal attitudes and perceptions, including issues of identity and belonging. 1
5 adoptee South Korea Adoption is often stigmatized, and adoptees may face discrimination or difficulties in being fully accepted into society. 1
6 adoption South Korea Often involves infant girls being adopted, due to cultural preference for male heirs. 1
7 adoption South Korea Adoption is less common and may be seen as a less favorable option due to cultural emphasis on bloodline and ancestry. 1
8 adoption South Korea Adoption is less common and carries a social stigma, as there is a strong emphasis on bloodlines and family name continuation. 1
9 adoption South Korea Adoption is often stigmatized, and there is a strong preference for biological children. 1
10 adoption procedure starts South Korea Adoption procedure typically starts with biological parents or other family members contacting a social welfare agency or orphanage to initiate the process. 1
11 adoption rights South Korea International adoption rights are significant, with many children being adopted by families from Western countries. 1