Category: Korea
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Visit to ESWS and NCRC in Korea
Appreciation for Past Collaboration and Planning for the Future During our recent trip to Korea, New Beginnings met with the management and staff at Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) to express our appreciation for their longstanding partnership and support. ESWS has been an important part of New Beginnings for many years, and we were grateful…
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Post-Adoption Services: Preparing for Korean Regulation Changes
With new Korean adoption regulations taking effect in July 2025, we recognize the increasing importance of post-adoption support and birth family searches. New Beginnings, in partnership with Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS), will continue to provide these essential services to adoptees and their families. Key Actions for Families: Visits to ESWS/File Reviews/Foster Mother meetings: If…
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Korea Adoption Program Update
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Looking For The Opinions Of Korean Adoptees
Steve Morrison, founder of MPAK (Mission To Promote The Adoption Of Kids ) and a Korean adoptee, is looking to gathe the opinions of Korean adoptees regarding their adoption experience from Korea. If you are over 13, were adopted from Korea, and would like to participate in the survey, click on this survey link. All…
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The Lunar New Year
This year South Korea will celebrate the Lunar New Year’s Day, or ‘Seol-Nal,’ on January 22. Seol-Nal is a traditional Korean holiday. Many Koreans travel to their family’s home for the celebration. Charye, where food is set on a table as an offering to one’s ancestors, is done. Tteok-guk or rice cake soup is served.…
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Thank You ESWS Donors!
Thank You Friends and Families, and the Children of Gateway School It was our turn to help, and you responded. We received generous support in providing supplies and medical expenses for the children in Eastern’s care. Through your contributions, we can provide six months of supplies and medical expenses. A special thanks to the Children…
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ESWS’s 50th Anniversary
This March 18th marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of our partner, Eastern Social Welfare Society, in Korea. For the past 50 years, Eastern’s mission has been to improve the quality of life for those in need. As a professional social welfare organization, adoptions are only a part of what they do. They also…
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Gateway Nursery School Helps Raise Money For ESWS
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Korean Donations – It’s Our Turn To Help
Korea has a history of providing quality care and services to the children in their care. This has been possible because of the many generous donors who support Eastern in their mission. It is now our turn to help. There are 150 children in care, and many are waiting to be adopted. We reached out…
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Korea Adoption Program Overview Webinar
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