For Adoptees,
By Adoptees
Since 1998

The first adoptee-led non-profit and NGO in Korea

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What We Do

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Birth Family Search
Working with organizations and institutions in Korea to support adoptees in their search journey.
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Language Scholarship
Offering financial support to adoptees who want to connect with Korea through language learning.
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Dual Citizenship
Guiding adoptees who wish to restore their Korean nationality and become dual citizens.
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F-4 Visa
A multiple entry visa and resident card for those of Korean descent wishing to spend longer than 3 months in Korea.
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G.O.A.'L. Stay
A studio apartment in the heart of Seoul. Adoptees can stay here during their visit to Korea!
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Adoptees in Crisis
Assisting deported adoptees and other overseas adoptees living in Korea who have come into difficult situations.

200,000+ Adoptees

in 15 countries

Since the 1950s, over 200,000 Korean children have been sent overseas for adoption. In recent years, adult adoptees have returned to Korea in growing numbers to search for their birth families and reconnect with their Korean identity.

G.O.A.'L. serves as the vital link between Korea and adoptees worldwide, offering a range of services to support their journey. Through our individualized family search support, projects that facilitate living in Korea, and social gatherings, we help adoptees build meaningful connections. Our dedicated staff ensures these services are accessible, fostering a supportive community for adoptees.

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Recent Announcements

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February 19, 2025

Office is Closed: 3/3

G.O.A.’L. would like to wish everyone a happy Korean Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol)!
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February 18, 2025

Welcoming the new Secretary General of G.O.A.’L.

A Swedish adoptee with 20+ years of experience as a social worker, Louise is ready to lead G.O.A.’L. into the future!
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January 20, 2025

Office is Closed: 1/27~1/31

G.O.A.’L. would like to wish everyone a very happy Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year)!
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Support Us!

As a non-profit organization, G.O.A.'L. relies on the generosity of our members and sponsors to continue to be the link between Korea and the overseas adoptee community.

Support our mission today by becoming a member or sponsor, and help us make a meaningful impact in the lives of Korean adoptees worldwide.

Become a Member

Members have exclusive access to all of our services including:

  • Personalized assistance with family search
  • Scholarships to study Korean in Seoul
  • Dual citizenship & F-4 visa application assistance
  • Interpretation & translation services
  • Special events and programs
  • Discounts on residence stay and third-party services
Learn more

Become a Sponsor

Sponsors help us to continue our vital work for the Korean adoptee community. Your sponsorship helps G.O.A.'L. to:

  • Provided individualized family search support
  • Sustain projects related to living in Korea
  • Host social gatherings
  • Pay staff members to deliver our essential services

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact

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