Seoul:The presidential office convened a meeting on Wednesday to discuss protective measures for the rights of Koreans adopted overseas and to address grievances raised by this community.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the meeting was led by Second Deputy National Security Adviser Lim Woong-soon and involved the presidential task force on overseas Koreans. This gathering aimed at fostering pan-government efforts to ensure the protection of Korean adoptees' rights.

The discussions also covered government strategies to resolve complaints from Korean adoptees and the progress in implementing recommendations by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The commission had previously acknowledged numerous Korean adoptees as victims of human rights violations due to lax government oversight during the adoption process. Issues included the falsification of documents and inadequate assessments of adoptive parents.

The commission also suggested that the government issue a formal apology, implement relief measures, and enhance the adoption information system. It is estimated that there are around 168,000 Korean adoptees living overseas.

The meeting further examined government procedures related to managing adoption documents, restoring Korean nationality, and providing services to assist adoptees in locating their biological families and resettling in South Korea. The presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, highlighted efforts to improve these systems.

In October of last year, President Lee Jae Myung publicly apologized for the difficulties faced by overseas adoptees and promised stronger measures to safeguard their rights.