Korea Joins Hague Adoption Convention: Why Apostilles Matter More Than Ever

On October 1, 2025, South Korea officially became a party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, after more than 30 years since the convention first took effect.  This is a landmark shift in how intercountry adoption from Korea will work, ensuring higher standards, more oversight, and … Continue reading Korea Joins Hague Adoption Convention: Why Apostilles Matter More Than Ever