South Korean adoptee searches for identity and past

In South Korea, Rebecca Kimmel, a South Korean adoptee, struggles with her identity after discovering discrepancies in her adoption file. She was told she had been abandoned as an infant in Gwangju and sent to an orphanage, but upon searching for her origins, she found no information about herself in the documents provided by the adoption agency. This situation is not unique; many adoptees face similar challenges in uncovering their pasts, often leading to emotional turmoil and a sense of loss. Kimmel's experience highlights the broader issue of the Korean adoptee diaspora, which has seen thousands return to South Korea in search of their birth families. The complexities of adoption narratives and the lack of transparency from agencies contribute to the difficulties faced by adoptees. Kimmel's ongoing search for her identity remains unresolved, leaving her with a profound sense of uncertainty about who she truly is. The emotional weight of her journey is compounded by the realization that many adoptees, including herself, may never find the answers they seek about their origins.