I. Introduction 1
1. Research Background and Purpose 3
2. Research Scope and Methods 5
II. Adopting Children from Overseas in Korea 9
1. Current Status of Adoptions from Overseas in Korea 11
2. Korea's Rules and Regulations Concerning Overseas Adoption 29
3. Family Life of Adopted Children 47
III. Adoption Processes in Major Sending Countries 57
1. Major Ideas in the Hague Convention 59
2. Intercountry Adoption Processes in China and Vietnam 65
3. Chapter Conclusion 74
IV. In-depth Interview with Adoptees in Selected Countries 77
1. Overview of the Analysis 79
2. Characteristics of Adoptive Parents' Marriage 88
3. Adoption 99
4. Family Life of Adoptees 115
V. Conclusion and Policy Recommendations 125
1. Summary of Study Results 127
2. Policy Recommendations 131
References 143
Appendices 147