Recent investigations reveal the troubling history of South Korean adoptions, highlighting widespread fraud that has led many adoptees to believe they were wrongfully separated from their families. With evidence showing that some mothers were forced to give up their children, the stories of ethnic Korean adoptees seeking closure from their past raise questions about the role of Western nations who eagerly sought Korean babies. The Associated Press's extensive reporting showcases the systemic issues surrounding adoption practices in South Korea, drawing attention to a period when the country was the world's largest 'baby exporter.' As individuals confront their identities and the circumstances of their adoptions, calls for accountability and justice grow louder.