INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION - A CASE REVIEW OF KOREAN CHILDREN

In contrast to the controversial transracial adoption of African Ameri can children by Caucasian families in the U.S., international, transra cial adoption of Asian children has not received much scientific or so cietal attention. There has been a steady increase in this unnoticed m inority group, made up largely of Korean children. This paper reviews the developmental characteristics of post-adoption adjustments among K orean adoptees and discusses the dynamics of their positive adjustment s. Sociopolitical issues of international adoptions are also addressed .