by New Beginnings | Dec 20, 2024 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page, Korea, Korea Overview Page
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... 
by tsutfin | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog, Front Page, Korea, Korea Overview Page
Our recent visit to the Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) in Korea was both productive and meaningful. We had the privilege of meeting with department heads and ESWS President Dr. Kim Jin Sook, discussing the upcoming regulatory changes expected to take effect in... 
by New Beginnings | Apr 14, 2023 | Beyond The Placement, Blog, Front Page, Korea, Post-Adoption Services
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... 
by New Beginnings | Dec 30, 2022 | Appeals, Blog, Front Page, Korea, Korea Overview Page
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... 
by New Beginnings | Mar 17, 2022 | Appeals, Blog, Front Page, Korea
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... 
by New Beginnings | Mar 14, 2022 | Blog, Front Page, Korea, Korea Overview Page
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...