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WORDS OF ADVICE FROM KADS LIVING IN KOREA TO KOREAN ADOPTEES AND THEIR FAMILIES COMING TO KOREA

1/24/2016

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시작이 반이다 (meaning: Starting is half the task) – Korean Proverb

(*please note while this is published for the moment the writing is still in progress*)
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Sunday, January 24, 2016 (DAYS 1,419 – 1,423)
While I do not speak for the entire Korean Adoptee Community (#KADS), there is an overall consenus–I believe–that has legitimate pieces of advice for Korean adoptees, their families, and friends that are coming to Korea for the first time or one-hundredth time–and the entire sum of this advice is RESPECT! First of all, for the Korean adoptees that are living in Korea both short-term and long-term you ALL must realize that we, KADS, 
are treated with the status of second-to-third class citizens–often overlooked and passed up for jobs to Caucasian foreigners, held to a higher-level of expectation based upon the fact that  we look Korean and in the eyes of the public are expected to understand cultural etiquette and customs, and deal with an assortment of difficulties regardless of what region or country you were adopted to and the Western influences that we bring back to Korea.

The reason I feel that this is an absolutely necessary topic to write about is due to the recent issues that the KAD community continues to deal with and with the onset of peak season approaching with the summer months. I hope this blog entry will be read and shared with others to gain a deeper understanding as this can and will effect ALL future adoptees returning to Korea!

Imagine for just a moment, whether you are an adoptee yourself or a parent, family member, or friend of a Korean adoptee, and how you would like this person or yourself to continue to be treated as though they hold a lesser quality or value to them just because of the fact that they were adopted? How would that make you feel? And, even furthermore, how would it make you feel when other adoptees returning to Korea are NOT making it any easier for the KAD community here, but actually are making things worse and more difficult! Yes, this is the struggle that many of us face, and many of us are tired of standing by watching as individuals and groups come through Korea for short-term trips acting like drunken buffoons or loud-mouthed Westerners only to leave a trail of a negative image of Korean adoptees. Yes, I understand this happens with other foreigners and Korean nationals, the major difference is that often the entire KAD community is grouped together and as we struggle and fight for more recognition from the Korean government, funding from various organizations, scholarships, and the guesthouses that are specifically for KADS, YOUR actions can and WILL determine much of what WILL happen for the future of KADS in Korea. 

I've personally seen KADs that are 18-years-old to those above the age of 40 acting completely disgraceful and with no regard in respecting the KADS and/or organizations that are here to support ALL KADS, but especially those that want to come back and stay on a more long-term basis. Many of us–including my roommates, one constantly petitioning with the Korean government NOT to cut funding for KADS and my other roommate that works for G.O.A.L. (Global Overseas Adoptees' Link) in assisting with birth family searches and immigration for this NGO, as well as myself. I work with many high-ranking business executives, CEOs, doctors, lawyers, etc. and the first thing I let them know about myself is that I am an adoptee. The reason I tell them this is because I want these individuals to become more educated and aware of the numerous KADS in Korea–on average 5,000 to 6,000 KADS return each year to Korea–and I am working hard to build a great network that I can help other KADS with high-ranking clients if and whenever they may be needed!

Therefore, I do not want to continue to feel as though this is a giant lecture, I just want KADS and their family/friends to realize how MUCH THEIR actions CAN and WILL determine the future of KADS in Korea, especially when many of us that are living here are attempting to not only reconnect with our Korean roots, but there are many of us that are trying to create positive changes for current KADS and future KADS. One more example is a Saturday Night Live (#SNL) Korea skit that was mocking Korean adoptees reuniting with their birth families, and thus since then has been removed and a publicly apology has been made by the network, however, I wanted to post the official stance from the Global Overseas Adoptees' Link (G.O.A.L.) had to say regarding this particular skit that aired on television in Korea and is extremely popular. "We at GOA’L are deeply offended by the SNL Korea adoptee reunion parody that aired on March 8 on tvN and strongly encourage SNL Korea to air a public apology during their next broadcast to demonstrate their remorse and willingness to repair relations with the adoptee community, Korean birth family members, and all others that were hurt by this insensitive display of ignorance. We insist that tvN and SNL Korea take every precaution to make sure that they do not repeat this kind of callous misrepresentation again." Nikolaj Leschly, Secretary General of GOA'L, continued by stating, "It was uncomfortable because a reunion between an adoptee and his or her birth parents is for many adoptees, a very, very long awaited moment in their lives. The SNL Korea skit made a mockery of that sacred moment and that hurts." You may read the entire blog HERE and I plan to have the video of this skit in the near future. 

MISLEADING CONCEPTION KADS RECEIVE THROUGH ORGANIZED TRIPS:

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The organized trips (i.e. First Trip Home, Home-to-Home, InKAS Summer Camp, etc and etc) these are all wonderful and personally, I am very thankful to these organizations and opportunities, however, they can all be misleading to KADS that think THIS IS THE TRUE KOREA and THIS IS HOW I WILL BE TREATED, IF, I were to come back and live in Korea as a KAD. Statements such as, "oh wow I was surprised that people spoke English, and we are welcomed in such a wonderful way!" Yes, this is great, but again this is an ORGANIZED trip where you are provided with translators and an itinerary. Even as you wander off for a few days on your own even, spend time going to the less touristic areas and see how you are treated. THIS is WHY we have a struggle and WHY many of us are here working hard to ensure a better future for KADS that want to come to Korea–short or long-term. Also, if you want the government and these organizations to continue to receive funding, once again REALIZE that YOUR actions and interactions WILL determine much of what will happen in the future to these organizations and our ability to receive continued funding and support. 

Any KAD that has lived in Korea for any given time–interacting with the general public–has seen the genuine reality in how we are treated versus that of organized trips through guides and translators. Walking into shops you are automatically given the assumption that you should speak and understand Korean. While based upon our appearance this is an understandable mistake, however, there are SOME–not every–but some shop owners, taxi drivers, and of course the general public can treat you very cold and rude. Another KAD gave the best example in illustrating how we are treated differently versus foreigners–and this is by no means to knock my Korean friends and/or Korea in general–however, he said, "if Koreans see a foreigner attempting to speak Korean they will stand and clap, cheering and encourage you, as trained seals–his words–while if a KAD is doing the same thing. We are often looked at as if we are mentally challenged and even made fun of or ridiculed for our poor pronunciation!" A HUGE disparity even when attempting to learn the language of our descent. 
Even upon my first trip to Korea in 2013 through the assistance of Eastern Social Welfare Society (#ESWS) with the Home To Home program that assisted myself and eight other KADS in reuniting us with our birth families, I had no idea that there were NUMEROUS organizations available to KADS! ESWS was the adoption agency that I was adopted through, and I was highly encouraged by realizing that I was not alone, and furthermore, that there were a handful of opportunities for KADS that most rely upon Korean government and private support, both financially and regarding the law. You may read about MY ADOPTION STORY AND REUNION HERE. 

KAD GUESTHOUSES

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​There are a few guesthouses for KADS, the above are InKAS Woorijip Guesthouse and Koroot's Guesthouse. While these facilities are for KADS, once again many of the KADS that stay here ARE LIVING HERE, and therefore we just ask that KADS be RESPECTFUL of the fact that these are NOT party hostels, and by treating them as such, this CAN jeopardize whether or not these facilities continue to remain open and available for future KADS! There are RULES and often requirements for staying at these facilities. IF you are coming to Korea to visit and would like to stay at these facilities, once again BE RESPECTFUL of the fact that the KADS living in these facilities typically have schedules whether we are studying and/or working and therefore, if you want to come to Korea and party or whatever, please consider staying at a more traditional traveler's guesthouse or hostel, and be welcome to MAKE ARRANGEMENTS to come and visit these facilities, BUT you MUST UNDERSTAND that you should contact the facilities before just showing up for a 'tour' of the places. We often work hard to create a cohesive communal living environment, and showing a blatant disrespect of this fact will in no doubt carry with it a negative reputation for yourself and once again can easily be a cause and reason to have these great places get shut down! I know that many KADS that come to Korea, this may not only be their first time abroad, but it may also be there first time in a communal living environment. Stumbling in late at night into the dorms, inviting your friends (KADS or not) is not only against the rules of many of these facilities, but is also showing disrespect in a major way AND can cause a dangerous situation for the other guests. I have written another blog on this topic entitled ADVICE FROM LONG-TERM HOSTEL GUESTS FOR NEWBIES, particularly pertaining to KADS, as we have experienced some extremely rude guests. Just keep in mind that some simple suggestions.
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10 SIMPLE RULES FOR GUESTHOUSE VISITORS

1) OBEY THE RULES of the guest house, including RESPECTING CURFEWS!
2) Realize that there MAY BE curfews for example at one it is 11pm! IF THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR YOU, then stay at a traditional guest house or hostel that does not have a curfew OR stay at a hotel! DO NOT stay at KAD guesthouses and EXPECT
TO BLATANTLY IGNORE OR HAVE THIS RULE BE EXEMPT FOR YOU!

3) WASH YOUR DISHES! (*don't treat Korean staff like your personal maids)
4) Be cognizant of noise levels (whether this be late at night/early in the morning talking and/or playing music)
5) Pick up after yourself, because surprise WE ARE NOT your mother! 
6) SECURITY (both with personal items and this is all of OUR living space)
7) FOOD & TOILETRY ITEMS, these items are NOT for everyone, WE purchase these items with OUR money!
8) WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK before just doing things (i.e. unplugging or plugging in electronics, because there is a difference in the voltage/amperage most likely from your home country and this can easily blow the electrical circuit. 
9) SCHEDULES, please be considerate by asking if ANYONE in the dorm may have
scheduled responsibilities (i.e. here for an organized trip and/or school, work, etc. of course the polite thing to do is ask before occupying the bathroom for long periods of times, and this is understood that this goes BOTH DIRECTIONS for long-term guests and those visiting more short-term.
​10) 
​DON'T BE WASTEFUL! 

*You would like to think the last rule of not being wasteful wouldn't be an issue, but recently I was woken up early in the morning to some loud drunk visiting KAD guests just wasting paper towels tearing them off and spreading them around on the table laughing! REALLY?! C'mon man, are you an adult or what? Another long-term guest made the best comment after yelling at them later, because they not only brought in a stranger to the guest house, but he asked how old these two Australian KADs were and they said, "19-years-old," he told them, "if you are old enough to travel abroad by yourself you should be old enough to read and follow the rules, which are POSTED EVERYWHERE around the guest house." Furthermore, a social worker, whom I will keep anonymous as not to create MORE verbal abuse that the social workers deal with on a daily basis from demanding overseas KADS often, that she spoke with these two individuals several times about the rules and their lack of respect and concern for the security of the fact that this guest house is not only a guest house, but also an orphanage for more than 30 babies! By bringing in a stranger
–whom granted they said was a friend of theirs, another adoptee–this 'stranger' was also intoxicated and wondered down to the Babies' Home late at night/early in the morning hours, and thus could have been a very HORRIFIC situation that could have given reason for this VERY IMPORTANT facility to be shut down if a more dangerous situation would have occurred! This is WHY it's SO very important that KADS respect these rules so strictly! Once again if you want to come to Korea and 'party it up' then please stay at a hostel or guest house for international travelers that do not have curfews nor an orphanage on the premises! The proof of this wastefulness is photographed below, while trying to keep the individuals anonymous. 
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NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR KADS IN KOREA

Communal living already has it's ups and downs with plenty of challenges and difficulties, I truly feel that most of us living in these types of environments–especially a veteran having lived in more than 350 different hostels/guesthouses around the world–the difference is that KAD guesthouses have a different set of challenges and the long-term guests that call these places home work hard to try to create a cohesive living environment. The disruption of our guest house is viewed NOT as entitlement, as one very inconsiderate KAD liked to try to use as his excuse for being disrespectful, but a matter of RESPECT! 

Please realize that by being inconsiderate of these places, CAN and WILL cause them to no longer exist for yourself and future KADS! The same inconsiderate KAD that disrupted our living environment for an entire month, after several of us discussed things when this person left, we realized that several of us had the same feelings toward him, that none of us discussed among one another because we did not want to seem as though we were 'ganging up on him' or because we felt that maybe 'I'm the only one feeling this way.' This person, whom is nearly 40-years-old also has–once again in my opinion–been deceptive in meeting with many of the above organizations with possible future intentions of creating his own for-profit KAD organization! While there are plenty of arguing and problems with every organization–both for KADS and not–the problem with this is that this individual will be disrupting and destroying what many of these organizations have worked hard to do thus far. Again it's not perfect and there are plenty of changes that need to be made, but as an entrepreneur, I feel that when someone has a negative track record with failed businesses and questionable ethics, this is a formula for disaster. 

Once again I try to write in ways to keep the individuals anonymous, but I need to refer to them to provide very clear examples of what has or is happening within the KAD community in Korea. As I silently observed this individuals level of disrespect I also noticed that he made several female KADS quite uncomfortable with what one female described as, "being cornered and harassed with very personal questions." Several male KADS felt this older person was preying on young naive female KADS both in Korea and within the social media groups on Facebook. Instead of choosing to erupt like a volcano on this person–possibly saying something I would truly regret later, I silently, or in his words through "passive-aggressiveness" just tolerated this person in the last 10-days to a week before knowing he would be leaving. When we did have a private conversation, every thing I brought up was twisted by him through a very condescending tone, which I already knew would be the case based upon this person's character, and thus choosing not to even waste any more time or energy in trying to reason with this person through respect and clear communication. The words of ,"so you, and others that live here feel that you have more entitlement to this place, huh' and 'you are just being nitpicky, and if I wanted to be nitpicky, I could also find areas to be nitpicky about too." Nice response, I'm sorry! I suppose waking up at 4am and Skyping without headphones where people can hear BOTH-SIDES of the conversation in the common area waking EVERYONE up IS being both nitpicky and feeling as though WE–that live here–are feeling a sense of more entitlement to the place. I would think ANYONE that experienced this same situation would agree that it's not either of these, but a lack of respect for others! The only other topic I was able to bring up was the fact that I even cleared more space in the dorm for this person to place their shoes as they constantly left them just inside the entrance to the dorm and anyone walking in would nearly trip over them! I politely asked that he place them out of the way of the narrow entrance walkway. Once again I was given a retort of being called 'nit-picky' with this request, instead of apologizing and owning up to the fact that this is COMMON SENSE. These were just a few of the very reasonable and logical issues that I brought up and based upon this person's response, I was given was erroneous and ridiculous replies of a defensive nature, that's when I made the decision that I felt the need to no longer waste time trying to talk with someone that I have never in ALL of my travels or life have seen someone make such absurd excuses, instead of just owning up to them. 

Another KAD said she sat and talked with him for more than an hour and later realized that not once did he ask her a question, but constantly talked of himself and tried to impose his spiritualism on her. Ok, I don't care what you believe, but when you are two-faced and try to act self-holy on any level, I think most of us find that absolutely annoying. I don't want to keep dragging this on sounding as a complainer, but again I hope these examples demonstrate what 'characters' we have within the KAD community that show up at the guesthouses. The last thing I will mention is–once again your freedom of beliefs is a privilege for everyone–however, my issue was the fact that this person would act like a chameleon when it came to people's beliefs. If someone said they were agnostic, guess what here comes a sharing of that belief. If someone said they were Christian, he would suddenly pull out these hand-drawn images of Jesus with some words of random inspiration. However, when asked about his belief in Christianity he admitted that, "I do not believe Jesus Christ was the Son of God or the only way to heaven is believing this." Ok, fine you believe that and that is your choice, however, then why are you handing these drawings out. To me, this shows once again the deceptiveness of this person's character and it's like someone handing out the Book of Mormon that later will admit, "oh I don't believe any of this whatsoever." Well then WHY are you being such a fake person?! Seriously, I know you all have heard this, but just be yourself. Stop pretending and being two-faced, especially through deceptive methods. The freedom to debate and discuss is great, but when people act in such ways, of course this is something that tells much about a person's character, or lack thereof, in my opinion. 

In the end, after this person was FINALLY departed from the guest house and we all began to speak more freely about our feelings, that's when we realized several of us had the same understanding of this person. Several weeks later, we were notified that this person may be coming back to Korea to try and begin a for-profit organization and once this rumor became more of a reality EVERYONE remaining in the guest house said they would rather move out than spend more time with this person. Therefore, once again just because we are all KADS does not mean we all share a deeper connection of friendship, especially when that other person has no respect for others. Unfortunate situations occur like this regularly, but we–that live here–have once again chosen to stand up and say that this person WILL NOT force us out. Currently we are almost at full occupancy, and guess what, there is complete cohesion within the guest house, because we have RESPECTFUL guests! 

SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR FIRST-TIME KADS VISITING
 KOREA AND HOW IT MAY EFFECT YOU

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It's interesting that for the KADS that have been in Korea for a longer period of time, the overall consensus seems to be that we all go through various bouts of wanting to be involved in the KAD community and then we also have periods where we purposely go out of our way to avoid the KAD community. I think the reason for this is that because many of the KADS that come to Korea short-term either are too emotionally draining and/or disrespectful or they rub us the wrong way through the actions and words thinking they can solve all KAD issues because they have now been back to Korea. Sorry, friends, but try living here for a while BEING RESPECTFUL and you will quickly realize that those ambitions and reality can be two different aspects of the spectrum. I don't want to discourage anyone, nor, am I saying that things need to remain the way they are by any means, but before you become all 'let's do this' attitude, you need to understand things first. 

Once again, as an entrepreneur that has owned several businesses–all of which were successful on different levels (successful in a profitable manner if that matters so much)–the advice I give to other aspiring entrepreneurs is the same for KADS. For example, if you want to own a restaurant or hostel, if you've never even worked in one and you think it would be fun, go and work in the industry, especially if you want to be a business owner by working in various positions from the lowest position to the highest, and at least have some passion or interest in what you are doing, not just doing it for the sake of making money! 

COMMON ISSUES NOTICED AMONG VISITING KADS

(*ALWAYS a continued work in progress these are just notes for now*)
1) DRINKING: If you don't drink back in your home country, WHY are you drinking like a fish in Korea? 
2) EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS: Just because you meet a KAD doesn't mean you have to be their BFF and have an instant connection. I often ask other KADS, "if this person weren't a KAD would you still want to be BFF's with them or trust them and spend so much time with them?" If not, then why do you feel the need to surround yourself with negative individuals or those that may be deceptive by nature? I completely understand it's OUR connection as KADS to gravitate to one another, regardless of nationality, but I've also seen this backfire in a very large way.
3) STOP THE HARASSMENT: I've learned that disconnecting myself from negative people in life is often necessary, and this is the same when it comes to other KADS. I'm sorry but if you've been blocked on Facebook AND Kakao this generally means I'm not interested in communicating with you–this again seems to be something that should go without saying–however, an example, the inconsiderate nearly 40-year-old KAD that disrespected OUR living space for nearly a month was blocked and yet still continued to email me through an extremely condescending manner by continuing to preach at some level of his zen-guru-isms because this individual–I feel–cannot stand not being loved and admired by everyone. Sorry, but I view this as a sign of a lack of maturity along with this person's actions. Therefore, leave and others alone when you are blocked! Get the hint! 
3) GIVE US SPACE: Sorry, but once again you need to safeguard your emotional status, because visiting Korea for KADS is NOT a 'typical vacation' but has far more reaching effects of us–generally–and in doing so it can be difficult in coping with all of these feelings, especially when you can't even express them or understand them yourself. For example, I know when I first came to Korea I had a lot of support from family, friends, even my girlfriend at the time asking me all types of questions, wanting to communicate with me–which was extremely wonderful–however this can also be extremely overwhelming and add the stressful emotions we are already experiencing. When it came to family and friends, I told them I need to process all that I am going through first, before I can even explain or tell them what I am feeling. Therefore, my advice for family members, friends, other KADS even that are wanting to be supportive during these times is to realize that not communicating is not a means of ignoring you, but it's OUR time to process things that are unbelievably difficult to understand ourselves. 
4) LISTEN MORE: Recently, we had #IKAA (International Korean Adoptee Association) Gathering in Seoul and one of the individuals that has been a long-term resident of the guest house has sadly put it into jeopardy! It was only after an hour long discussion with General Management of the Guest House Manager that convinced the adoption agency NOT to shut down the guest house, because this stumbled back to the guest house with two other adoptees at 4am, and I just happened to be awake as I often get up very early to get some work done and as the elevator doors opened it was like seeing three people with 'deer in the head light looks' of absolute shock! They quickly scurried into the girls dorm room, since she is currently the only one staying in there, and they were in the room for about 15-20 minutes. First of all, this is a CLEAR RULE that states NOT BRING BACK NON GUESTS, because again this is NOT a typical guest house but also an office building and most importantly an orphanage for the Babies' Home! What was just completely DISAPPOINTING was the next day when both the Guest House Manager and I confronted her, she claimed they were only helping her back because she was so intoxicated. Sorry, but there's LIE #1, because I've seen this person stumbling in way worse on her own. Also, if they were so concerned to get her back safely then why did they need to rush into her room at 4am for 15-20-minutes? There was no introduction, because in my personal opinion this female guests was "sneaking" in others to stay to sleep in her dorm room that she knew she could keep secret, until I was sitting there working away at 4am! BUSTED, LIE #2! 
5) SELFISHNESS: Once again with this same individual that tried sneaking in guests, in the same week we counted four different individuals near the property (two girls climbed six flights of stairs to try and get in while at about 12:30am a long male adoptee was trying to get into the kitchen door that is locked also on the sixth floor) When I opened it he was surprised and then left. Later, when we confront this person again, her attitude was one of complete selfishness sadly. We told her, "listen, we love you and we aren't trying to act like your parents, but your actions over the past week have been highly questionable with the number of strangers that are showing up here just after IKAA ended AND the fact that you were telling people that you can get into the building AFTER the supposed curfew! LIE #3 she denied this, but I still have proof from a Kakao message from both the person she told and confronting her about it! When we told her that General Management was and still is HIGHLY considering closing the Guest House to adoptees, her attitude was SERIOUS, "well, I'm planning on moving out in October or November, so whatever." Yeah, so basically her attitude is that she doesn't care what happens since SHE is moving out and IF her actions cause the Guest House to become closed down for ALL future adoptees, she doesn't care! We never did get to tell her that IF the people she had been bringing back had been intoxicated and wanted to break into the Post Adoption Office, which happened at Holt several years ago by a group of adoptees, that she would be help responsible both LEGALLY and there could also be CRIMINAL charges brought against her by the adoption organization! That is why they have began reviewing ALL CCTV activiting 24/7 and once we told her this, she knew she was caught in possibly LIES #4, 5, 6...who knows! It's so sad, because again many adoptees often fail or just don't care enough that THEIR ACTIONS have LONG-LASTING effects for current adoptees living in Korea as well as those that want to come to Korea in the future! 
6) TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OTHERS: Another recent situation that people don't realize happens actually more often then you would expect was about a month ago a 35-year-old adoptee arrived in Korea on a one-way flight that he actually had broken into his wife's house while she was at work, stole her credit card to purchase the flight, packed a backpack with about three pairs of clothing, and then went directly to the airport and showed up at the adoption agency around 10pm seeking to be reunited with his birth family! He had no US bank card, credit card, but just under $100 USD. Well, rally the best we could there were NUMEROUS individuals involved in helping this person such as the adoption agency noticed he was not a stable individual and could not have him staying at the Guest House with the Babies' Home so they had to pay for him to stay at a nearby hotel. The next several days, multiple organizations were involved in helping him get into the Emergency Housing for adoptees, where he had a private room for 90-days with the option for an additional 90-days. Several of us bought him things like shoes, since he showed up in busted up sandals, got him a phone, he was given clothing, a phone, a T-money card with credit, and about $400 a month plus some money after contacting his birth family that he suddenly showed up in Korea. However, the dishonesty and taking advantage of situations came when he would spend nearly $200 in a week or less and when questioned about what he purchased he would try to avoid answering this. Also, as his F4 Visa was being processed, which he only had about a week to go before receiving it, after NUMEROUS people pleaded with him to wait until he had received at least his visa because if he chose to leave Seoul to live with his birth mom, which told him when she came to Seoul that she was a typical 'Tiger Mom' and that growing up she would make about $100 a month and only spend about $20 so savings is one of her big rules. Well long story short, he left Seoul with the full knowledge that by doing so IF he were to return he would not be allowed back into the FREE emergency housing, no more monthly living allowing by one of the non-profit agencies, and other organizations legally would NOT be able to even be in contact with him as he would now ONLY be limited to work with KAS (Korean Adoption Services). Well NOT EVEN 24-hours after he left, his birth mother questioned the money she gave him went and then kicked him out of her home, so he returned to Seoul seeking help, but as we said we weren't able to help him his only contact would be the Korean Government Agency. Sadly, he has also been banned from several properties of agencies  for adoptees and he was SPECIFICALLY told after arriving back in Seoul wanting FREE housing and money that he was not allowed back on the property and IF he were to try and come back that they would not hesitate and they would call the police and he would be charged with trespassing, put into a detention facility, have a criminal record, be deported, and be held responsible for paying back the U.S. Government for his flight. Once again it just breaks my hear to share these stories, but PEOPLE this is often the TRUE reality that we deal with ALL the time in Korea!! And people, wonder why it's so hard for us that live here to gain more respect and acknowledgement from the Korean Government?! What's sad is that there is more funding for Chinese or those from the Philippines, which I'm not saying they shouldn't but the fact that WE are Korean-American, Korean-French, Korean-Australian, Korean-Danish, Korean-German, Korean-Dutch, and the list goes on....So once again YOUR ACTIONS WHETHER YOU CARE OR THINK ABOUT IT OR NOT HAS EFFECT ON FUTURE ADOPTEES. PERIOD! 

POSITIVE ACTIONS BY KADS IN KOREA

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Many KADS, such as Jenna (photographed above) returned to Korea to live and work to make a positive impact for future adoptees while working with the International Korean Adoptee Service (#INKAS) and you can read about her journey HERE.

SEARCHING FOR OUR BIRTH FAMILIES IS A SENSITIVE DECISION

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Where to even begin with my amazing roommate, Jacob, that has lived in Korea for more than three-years and I view as genuine brother! Yes, just like traditional siblings we've had our ups and downs, but primarily all ups! First of all Jacob has worked at G.O.A.L. assisting KADS with F-4 Visas and Immigration issues. I know that many people on several of the adoptee Facebook groups have complained about how long the process takes in hearing a response regarding birth family searches and immigration assistance, but just please stop and realize that ANY of the organizations you may contact to begin the birth family search, it may often be a test of patience, because there are a limited number of individuals in assisting with these searches and they receive hundreds of requests a year! These individuals, whether the social workers at the adoption agencies or any of the organizations, often receive an enormous amount of verbal abuse because of the lack of patience that some individuals have sadly. I know that when I began my search for my birth family it took nearly two years! Others, it has taken seven years or more. And, furthermore, some family members cannot be located or unfortunately want no contact. This of course can be an extreme blow to an adoptee. So, I just would like to ask that KADS be both realistic and patient with this process. It's not like they can just Google your birth family and call them up. There are numerous legal channels that must be taken at times and KADS that do come to Korea without having began their birth family search and are only here for a few weeks or months expecting to be reunited can be highly unrealistic. 

Anyways, I want to share more about Jacob and the positive impact that both he and G.O.A.L. continues to do for all KADS by sharing an excerpt, "Today is the day that I’ve been dreading for the past two months. I needed to renew my F-4 visa at the Seoul Immigration Office (서울출입국관리사무소) in Mokdong, Seoul. Normally this immigration office is always crowded and there are always long lines of foreigners waiting to apply for visas...Please also keep in mind that normally February and March are the busiest and worst times of the year to go to the immigration offices due to the new school year for Korean universities and English academies. Therefore, there tend to be a lot of English teachers and foreign exchange students going to get their work and student visas throughout these two months. Since Korean Immigration requested foreigners living in Seoul to schedule an appointment regarding visa needs, I decided to try this new system out for the first time and experience it firsthand. I had our lovely office manager at G.O.A.’L help me make a reservation online. My online reservation was for Thursday morning (February 25, 2016) at 11:20am. My reservation number was #29 and I had to go to the “Foreign Visa Service” counter on the 1st floor and wait for my ticket number to be called. I also planned to get there 30 minutes early to pay for my F-4 visa renewal fee which is 60,000 KRW at the stamp counter on the 1st floor. **PLEASE REMEMBER TO PAY WITH CASH (KOREAN WON)**...For the time being, I will try and talk with Korean Immigration about their website reservation issues and hopefully they can fix this problem within the very near future. The fact that many foreigners (including myself) were complaining about the online reservation system and how their website didn’t work, I feel that this situation needs to be resolved immediately especially since the Korean Immigration offices are making a strong push for foreigners to make online reservations instead of doing walk-in appointments. Hopefully Korean Immigration can fix this problem so that foreigners including Korean adoptees who wish to apply for the F-4 visa can make an online reservation and not have to deal with the same problems that I went through today. Please also remember that you can always contact me (Jacob) at G.O.A.’L for any F-4 related questions or requests by emailing me at f4@goal.or.kr!" Please take time to read his ENTIRE BLOG and browse the other blogs on the G.O.A.L. Website.

SUPERSTARS THAT DESERVE MAJOR RECOGNITION!

Below is a list of Adoptees or Korean nationals that have either been part of organizations or has shown an ENORMOUS amount of respect when visiting our Motherland, Korea! 
Ingeborg Hae Sun Jessen (Denmark)
Claire Slater (Australia)
Ra Chapman (Australia)
Johan Borg (Sweden)
(*please note while this is published for the moment the writing is still in progress*)
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MY LAST DAY IN KOREA

5/3/2015

 

I wish I could carry your smile in my heart for times when my life seems low. It would make me believe… – My Korean Sister

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015 (DAY 1,150)
How do you describe the culmination of more than a year–even amid continuing to travel back-and-forth to South East Asia–of living in Seoul in a single blog? Well, I'm going to attempt to do so, especially from the perspective of a Korea-American adoptee (KAD). First of all, it's been quite the roller coaster of both ups and downs of the utmost emotional feelings because of the connection I have with this country that I was born in and a culture that is so different from the United States. As I've mentioned before, the East vs West dichotomy is by far the most interesting and unique cultural differences I've experienced, and I'm extremely thankful for all those that I've met and for the opportunities to TRY and even learn more about my past through both my reunion with my birth mother and half-sister (that I didn't even know about) as well as learning more about Korean cultural and East Asia's differences–through customs, culture, business, mindsets, expectations, etc and etc. 

This past month has been one of the more difficult for me, as I struggled to decide upon leaving two successful businesses that I started alone–plus trying get everything I needed done in such a short amount of time. You would think that as a backpacker and veteran traveler it wouldn't be that difficult, but what has made it difficult has been; keeping up with my clients, trying to purchase specific items for what I will need for living on a fishing boat for possibly 100+ days, organizing multiple flights, packing, and the added pressure of friends asking why I'm going or what I'm going to do later. While I always appreciate these friendships and value our time together, what makes it hard some times is not fully understanding one another's perspective–which I talk about further down–the fact that at first I thought I had more than 90-days to wrap up things here, and then this request has change for me to possibly try to get to Alaska by the beginning of May, this of course sped up my timeline to less than a month. What made this such a difficult task has been in attempting to make online orders via Amazon and Walmart (would have preferred Target, however in Korea this site is blocked) , figuring out international banking issues, organizing the shipping of items, packing, tax questions (since this will be the first time working back in the United States since 2012, and thankfully I have a great friend Paul that has his own CPA firm in California and is always gracious enough to provide me with expert tax advice), plus continuing to work with my clients, budgeting issues, and so many others. Therefore, it's been both a struggle–emotionally, physically, and mentally–however I've adjusted to this fact, and thankfully MOST people around me have been supportive of this decision and the reason behind it. Plus, just like my time in Nicaragua and other countries I've lived in abroad, even as much as Korea is home, it is time to move on...for how long? I am guessing until next Fall, but there are too many factors that determine making a definitive statement at this time. 


Korea–to me as an adoptee–brings up too many adjective to describe the feelings and connection I have with this country. I don't know why, but the flag below is a true symbol of how I feel in a visual form. I feel as though while I am an American citizen I still feel a disconnection–from as a child to even now, asking questions such as, "no, where are you really from?" or the statements from those, even at my parents' church saying things like, "oh, you should feel so lucky that you were adopted." It's these ignorant, yet, hurtful statements that continually make me feel that I am displaced. And, while living in Korea, even though it is very much of a homogeneous society that lacks diversity, I am still considered a gyopo (교포) or foreigner. Therefore, this flag represents that two parts that make of myself and how I find it hard to explain, or often, just get tired of feeling the need to explain to others–often complete strangers or those I've just briefly met–the story of my life. That's why I often say that whether you are single or married, as a KAD, NO ONE, will ever feel what it truly feels like except for other KADs and tha's what both ties us together in a bond that is so unique, and yet, what has sadly sometimes turned me off from wanting to attend or meet others KADs. Once again that love-hate type of relationship.
When I pause and think about how after Alaska, I'm planning to return–but unfortunately in some ways only for a brief period of time–to Colorado after more than three-years, I wander how much of a change others will see in me? I know that I have changed in ways that I cannot even begin to express in just a matter of a few words or paragraphs, but the self-reflection that I know of can be so different from how others will see this change in me.
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A reminder of how far away I am, on the other side of the globe from where I grew up in Denver, Colorado
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A symbol that conjures up so many thoughts, to me...
As anyone that follows my blog, it is obvious that I love to use quotes. This–like most things I do in life serves a purpose. The first, is that is helps with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and second, often others have said it best already, and for this example one author that I truly enjoy is Dr. Seuss, "I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life's realities."
As quite a few of you know, the primary reason for my return to Korea in October of 2013 was that after close to two-years of searching, several organizations–both in the United States and in Korea–were able to locate my birth mother and I had a reunion with her that of course was emotional and surreal. You can read more about it HERE. Since, even from the beginning of starting my website and blog, I have always been honest, I feel a bit sad in the fact that there has been little communication between the two of us since our reunion. I have tried to reach out several times, and she is busy with owning her own business, but with cultural and language differences, in the entire time I have been back to Korea I have only seen her a few times. Granted, she does live outside of Seoul, but it has been a bit of a disappointed. Therefore, KADs that are READY to begin the birth family searches need to;
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Eastern Social Welfare Society (#ESWS)
1) Be emotionally and mentally prepared for all types of situations.
2) Manage your expectations and hopes. 
3) Realize that you MAY need some type of support system whether that be a therapist, family, or close friends.
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One of the first hugs I shared being reunited with my birth mother after more than 30-years
While I had expectations moving back to Korea in April 2014, the intention was to only spend a month in Korea before heading to Alaska for the summer of 2014 and then return to Costa Rica to see my girlfriend, Pamela, at the time. However, upon my return to Korea after spending time traveling South East Asia where there was both limited Wi-Fi in many of the areas and her inability to travel to Asia and join me, the decision to end the relationship was hers and therefore I was left with the decision of what to do. Thankfully, I had several choices, and I chose to stay in Korea and gain my F4 Visa ARC (Alien Registration Card), which is quite similar to the United States Green Card. After a few months of dealing with a break up, waiting nearly a month of empty promises–and then finally making the decision to just take it upon myself to submit the documentation to the Korean Immigration, which was done in a total of two and a half-hours (READ ABOUT HOW I DID IT HERE).
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Goofing around with my half-sister near Dongdaemun (동대문시장)
I never knew I had a half-sister and while her level of English was almost non-existent, we still had a great time together and I noticed how much of our personalities, especially our sense of humor and sarcasm was quite similar. This reminded me of the age-old debate of nature versus nurture. 
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My wonderful social worker Ms. Kang
While I may be a bit bias, being adopted through Eastern Social Welfare Society (#ESWS), I cannot thank all of the social workers and staff here, as I have seen how truly hard they work and sadly or horribly, I have also seen how some KADs treat these hardworking and genuinely passionate individuals. One example, which I will keep their name anonymous, was a KAD that I met, which was her first visit to Korea and she was in her mid-30s, and after her return to the United States, she chose to began the birth family search, but then when it was not meeting her expectations in the sense of, "why is this taking so long?" She began berating and verbally abusing the social workers through emails! ABSOLUTELY uncalled for, in my opinion.
First of all, the fact that she visited ESWS and knew that the Post-Adoption Services has a limited staff of between 5-6 full time employees and they receive thousands of requests each year and that for many KADs that CHOOSE to begin searching for their birth family, often it takes years because of limited resources, records that may be 20, 30, or 40-years old or more. Plus, it's hard enough on them when they do make contact and the birth family wants NOTHING to do with the individual, but it is part of their job to pass along this information and try and be both a social worker and counselor. Therefore, I HIGHLY encourage people (KADs or not) to PLEASE be respectful and support this wonderful non-profit organization of staff members that, again, have a GENUINE PASSION for Adoptees. I feel very fortunate to have met my social worker that helped assist me in my birth family search, Ms. Kang, and I've also been very glad to have had a chance to often visit with all of the social workers in their office, even being invited to lunch with them, listen and share with them as well as encourage them when they are broken down to tears from the verbal abuse they often deal with on a weekly if not DAILY basis! Once again, people of character show their true side, and sadly even some KADs show this in ways that are entirely unacceptable.
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Public School English Education material in Seoul, South Korea
Even amid all of the emotions and adjustments in deciding to stay in Korea for an indefinite amount of time to learn more about the culture of my past and to try and replenish depleted bank accounts from nearly three-years of global travel, I still continue to find humor everywhere! This is a fine example of a specific chapter I was required to teach at a public school from the curriculum that I was given. Oops Willie Poops, will forever be something that I cannot think of without laughing out loud! 
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Volunteering with some of the cutest kids in Pyeongtaek (평택시) South Korea
Unfortunately, once I began my businesses in Korea, I have not nearly had the time nor energy to volunteer as much as I would have liked with the children at the various orphanages I have spent time at, but, I hope to try and spend at least a few more days or even hours before leaving Korea.
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Volunteering at the Babies' Home Orphanage
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Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁) in the Fall
The beauty of Seoul, even amid a megacity of more than 25.6 million people–twice the population of New York City–there is beauty everywhere. This is a shot I took in the Fall at Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁) of all of the photos I have taken, this is by far one of my favorite. 
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Even though South Korea is a democratic First World country, there are still restrictions to various websites, and talking with many Korean friends and clients, their criticism of the government–as with most citizens of every country around the world–but I just wanted to use this to demonstrate the fact of WHY and HOW it has often been very difficult to try and order things online including my HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE WITH AMAZON, which is you are considering moving abroad or are currently living abroad READ THIS and in the future seek out the other various online retailers such as G-Market (Korea Based GLobal Retailer - English) that offers a large variety of products including same-day shipping on several items and Aliba, another global trading and shipping retailer. 
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Dinner in Chuncheon, South Korea
Some of the amazing friends I've made while participating at the Hallym University International Summer Korean Language and Cultural Program or (H.I.S. 2014 for Hallym International Studies).
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My first trip to Korea with several of the KADs that were part of the 2013 Eastern Social Welfare Society (#ESWS) Home-to-Home Program. Once again thank you to everyone that has supported me both on my travels, and in the opportunity to return to South Korea! 
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Lastly, I think it's disappointing when you can see motivation in others and you try and bring it out of them through encouragement, but yet the lack in ability to take action can be frustrating, of course. One such article I also like talks about identifying 8 Motivation Killers. I know that when I was a co-manager in Nicaragua, Marc–the other co-manager was one such motivational killer, but even through this and that experience I continue to learn and try and still seek out ways to actively and effectively encourage positive change in people's lives.
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I thought the be way to end this blog was with a series of quotes along with an inspirational video that hopefully will motivate you to achieve your dreams! 

I now bid farewell to the country of my birth - of my passions - of my death; a country whose misfortunes have invoked my sympathies - whose factions I sought to quell - whose intelligence I prompted to a lofty aim - whose freedom has been my fatal dream. – Thomas Francis Meagher

May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. – Irish Blessing

Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you. Until we meet again! – Author Unknown

Don't be dismayed by good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends. – Richard Bach

Every day I shall put my papers in order and every day I shall say farewell. And the real farewell, when it comes, will only be a small outward confirmation of what has been accomplished within me from day to day. – Etty Hillesum

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ADVICE FOR KADS MOVING TO KOREA

4/1/2015

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Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not the sum of what we have been, but what we yearn to be. 
– Jose Ortega y Gasset

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Monday, March 31, 2015 (DAY 1,121)
Besides being a global traveler that has spent time in both Europe and Australia–obviously much easier as both an American and Western cultural countries–but I have also had the privilege to have lived in 19 different countries throughout Central and South America, South East Asia, and more than a year in Korea. Another thing that I would like to mention is that I have lived and/or stayed in over 300 hostels or guest houses internationally, therefore, in some ways I feel as though I've become a bit of whether you want to use the term expert or seasoned-veteran when it comes to communal living, and as a KAD (Korean-Adoptee), the decision to move or even visit Korea as a KAD by coming to Korea is not only something that should be YOUR choice–without that of a family member's pressure or encouragement–but more importantly your decision to move here should be carefully considered. Throughout living in Korea, primarily in a guest house with other KADS, I have experienced a variety of KADs from around the world. Yes, some people are actually surprised to learn that South Korea has the largest number of children adopted internationally since the Korean War of the 1950s, but that on average between 5,000–6,000 KADs return to Korea each year, whether that be for short-term, longer-terms, or indefinite relocation. Therefore, as a KAD and based upon MY EXPERIENCE participating in several KAD programs in Korea as well as, obviously, meeting lots of KADS from all over the world, just as anything there has been both positive and negative experiences.

First of all, the reason I HIGHLY insist that family members and/or friends DO NOT encourage other adoptees to return to Korea–even for a short trip through an organized program–because this is NOT, let me repeat that NOT, a typical vacation-style trip to us, whether accompanied with family members/friends etc. Often, I have witnessed personally, the emotional struggle and even breakdown of individuals from all ages! Secondly, please DO NOT encourage KADs to begin the process of searching for their birth family! This is HIGHLY important and needs to be an individual decision, because you MUST be:

1) Emotionally prepared for the potential outcomes–yes some are positive but I have witness and again experienced several unfortunately that have been negative and this can be a crushing blow to a person's psyche and even push them off a very fragile edge they may already be on–with or without you knowing it or signs being shown. 

2) Continue to remember that no matter whether you are a parent or sibling of a KAD, even myself having two sisters that are Korean adoptees, I have asked them if the have any interest in searching for their birth families or visiting Korea, and they are still undecided, and therefore, I will not continue to bring up that subject.

Some of the things that I have witnessed–again KADs from 18-years-old as old as 40s–plus, and my two pieces of advice are: if you don't drink or do certain things at home, why on earth do you feel the need to do it, just because you are in Korea. For example, yes, Korea has a relative negative stigma as a so-called 'drinking culture' and uncanny as it may sound I've met several KADs–again of all ages–that tell me they never drink back in their home country, yet in Korea they are drinking as though they are a high school kid that got an older friend to buy them their first drink and of course they overindulge. This of course may be a coping–mechanism in my opinion, but it's something that I feel comes with the overall 'readiness' of returning to Korea upon your OWN–INDIVIDUAL decision without an external pressure or 'encouragement.' 

And secondly, I know that when many KADs meet one-another, we often share the same story of growing up in predominantly Caucasian communities, therefore some of us have had limited contact with other KADS in our life, and of course we share this commonality with other KADS, BUT this does not mean that you need to be best friends with every adoptee you meet. I have been guilty of falling in to this preconception upon both my first one-month visit in October 2013 joining a small group of KADs as part of the Eastern Social Welfare Society (#ESWS) Home–to–Home Program, which was specific to an organized one-week trip of activities, which focused upon the fact that all nine of us were here to meet our birth families for the first time. 

The advice I give to other KADs is; if you wouldn't hang out or spend time with this person without the knowledge of knowing they are a KAD, then why do you feel the need to continue to spend time or trust someone JUST BECAUSE of the fact that you both share this aspect of your past?

Finally, I do not want to discourage any KADs from participating or considering moving to Korea, but I think that these 15 suggestions may be things that you have hopefully already considered, or will be helpful suggestions in general to make moving abroad a more pleasant experience with ease! I know that I often stay very busy either with traveling or running and operating my own businesses, but please feel free to EMAIL ME, however I want to apologize in advance if I take quite a while in responding. This often may be due to issues that are not just due to a busy schedule, but can also be due to limited technologies in areas that I may be visiting through my travels. Also, if you haven't taken time to navigate a bit through my site I have created a LINKS PAGE FOR KADS, that may be helpful for you and/or others.
1. CULTURAL AWARENESS
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If you haven't experienced any type of international travel, and Korea is your first experience, first of all, this is both good and bad; 
THE BAD: Through my personal experience of global travel (35 different countries at this point, living abroad in 19 of them) as I mentioned of Western countries, not just English speaking countries, but Western ones, since most KADs were adopted and grew up in Western countries, in my opinion there is the largest difference as you hear between the East and West dichotomy. It's not just language but an entirely different mindset, cultural differences, etiquette, and social expectations. 
THE GOOD: Korea, in my opinion is the SAFEST country I have traveled or lived in–even for a megacity such as Seoul, which is the world's second largest metropolitan area with over 25.6 million people, or a city that is twice the population density of New York City–and when I mean safe, I consider things such as; petty crime or theft (i.e. pickpocketing), sexual harassment or gender equality (yes, Korea like most of Asia is still a patriarch society in a lot of ways, but changes are occurring, however, keep this in mind as a feminist or strong female). 
2. SHORT VISITS ARE NOT TRUE INDICATORS OF BEING A KAD LIVING IN KOREA
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All too often KADs return to Korea for the first time as part of an organized group (small or large) and this is a great experience, HOWEVER, this is not a true indication of what it is truly like living in Korea as a gyopo (교포), a term that some feel is very negative and others just embrace. I myself have been guilty of this same sort of ignorance. My first trip was a one-month trip, but was primarily focused upon the one-week organized Home to Home program in 2013 through Eastern Social Welfare Society (#ESWS), and upon returning in April 2014 and deciding to live in Korea for an indefinite amount of time both to experience more of where I came from and also as a traveler this is one country I have the opportunity to work legally after obtaining my F4 Visa status. 

I would like to also mention that above ANYTHING, in Korea, like most Asian countries it all about respect! Therefore, speaking loudly as Americans often are known for can be seen as extremely rude plus many other levels of etiquette. As I said, organized tours with other KADs are not a true indication of living in Korea as a KAD, because as sad as it may sound we are treated like SECOND-CLASS citizens! Yes, you look Korea, you have Korean pride and often a strong bond to this country as a KAD–this is normal and natural and the commonality that ties us all together as KADs regardless of where we grew up in the world–however please keep in mind that YOUR actions affect those of us KADs that are living in Korea, and because Korea is still very much a homogeneous society, often the only or first interactions that other Koreans may have with KADs can be negative and thereby stereotyping us as an entire group! So PLEASE be aware of this fact, because at some point in your life you may want to return whether for future short-term stays, long-term, or indefinite, and thereby in doing so YOUR previous actions have consequences or repercussions either positive or negative. 

When I say treatment like second-class citizens, for example my roommate Jacob that has lived in Korea continuously for nearly or more than two-years explained it as, "if a white person tries to speak Korean other Koreans will stand around and encourage and clap like trained seals would, but if a KAD does the same, you're looked at as if you are mentally challenged (the non PC version, retarded) because of how you look, you are thereby EXPECTED to understand cultural etiquette, customs, and of course the language. And, even when you try and speak Korean, obviously you have an accent, and they look at you as to why this is the case and question you! Plus as much as KADs will continue to say 'I'm Korean' which is true, to most Koreans you are still viewed as a foreigner, PERIOD. 
3. GUEST HOUSE LIVING
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If you have lived with roommates, that's already a plus, but if you choose to take advantage of the various guest houses that are established through organizations specifically for KADs you are most likely going to be sleeping in a bunk bed, sharing a room with other people. This can obviously cause friction and be a complete change in your previous living environment and expectation. Therefore, SIMPLE, have a good strong mental attitude of what COMMUNAL LIVING is like, and do simple things; clean up after yourself, wash and put away your dishes, ask your roommates about their schedule when taking turns using the bathroom for showers, because again many of us that are living here are also working or studying and we have a schedule, and often an annoyance to us can be when other KADs come for a visit and disrespect that we live here on a more long-term or permanent basis! So again in order to gain respect you MUST also give it! Besides the cultural differences with Korean nationals, you also have the added cultural differences and levels of expectations with other KADs you may be sharing a room or living environment with, so just be aware of these things and they will help you NOT to be ostracized in your guest house. I wrote another blog a while back labeled '5 Suggestions for Adjusting to Hostel Life."
4. DO YOUR RESEARCH
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Do you r research before just deciding to move here: things to consider are banking issues (what will your bank do back in your home country if your card becomes lost, stolen, or the number compromised), medical check-ups or if you take prescription medication taking a doctors note to a pharmacy in Korea may or may not be honored, figure out transportation (from your home country as well as from the airport to wherever your final destination, which is normally Seoul), and etc. and etc.
5. F4 VISA PROCESS
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There are several organizations that can assist you with this, which I tried to utilize G.O.A.L. (Global Overseas Adoption Link), however my personal experience with them was HORRIBLE as they made empty promises, wasted a month of my time, continued to harass me in paying for their membership fee, and more. Therefore I did this on my own and had it completed in less than 3-hours and it took about 3-weeks to process through the Seoul Immigration Office aka Korean Government of course. I have mixed feelings about the organizations 'paid memberships.' Yes, of course I understand most are non-profit, but in my personal opinion the level of support and how funds are often used can be a question of ethics. Not specifically promoting one organization over another, but I did have a lot of FREE assistance with Eastern Social Welfare Society (#ESWS) 
6. BANKING AND FINANCES
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Very simple, GO INTO your nearest bank location and speak with a personal banker notifying them of your plan to move aboard. They should have suggestions and answers to your financial questions. For example a a veteran global backpacker, I actually interviewed banks to find the best one to support me on an international level and one question I proposed to them–again I understand is different knowing you would be coming to Korea, but again it's an example–was asking, "Select THE MOST difficult place on the entire planet. I need a new bank card! How long will it take to receive it? What will YOU as MY bank do in the meantime as I wait for a new card to arrive? And, what are the overall fees including if you were to have the option of an international wire transfer such as with Western Union, WHO incurs the fees?
7. DOCUMENTS
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Once again moving abroad you may need original documents, BUT at the very least you will want digital files that are encrypted. Some of these documents for Korea, especially those seeking to teach English either through public or private schools as well as private English academies aka Hagwons (학원) are; apostilled documents (including a FBI criminal background check hard copy), possibly official University transcripts and/or original University diploma, medical records (World Health Organization Yellow Book), and various others potentially. Again, going back to doing your own research.
8. CONTINGENCY PLAN
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Both with having your finances in order, it's also important to have a contingency plan in case of things such as; do you have the proper savings to return home on an expensive flight, in case of a sudden serious family illness or death? Do you have a previous professional career you can return to or fall back upon? If you were just to become overwhelmed with homesickness or loneliness and even though your plan was to move to Korea for given period of time and you want to return early, again WHAT is your contingency plan(s)?
9. YOUR PURPOSE
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I think this is one of the most important questions. I've asked several KADs, so WHY did you decide to return to Korea, especially for the first time? And all too often people do not have an answer to this question. I think before making such a big decision you should really take time to evaluate and even discuss with close family or a mentor(s) about this relatively big decision? Remember it's not just a trip, but you are considering MOVING ABROAD!
10. MANAGING EXPECTATIONS
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Sadly, many of the wonderful social workers at both Eastern Social Welfare Society in the Post Adoption Services office are not only awfully understaffed, there are only five or six social or case workers, and they receive hundreds if not thousands of requests a year from KADs from all over the world, thus the reason it often takes years to locate your birth family. Also, having an opportunity to come back to Korea and both volunteer with #ESWS and build a relationship with the social workers here, they often tell me of HORRIBLE stories of KADs that email them with enormous expectations that turn to verbal or written abuse and often brings them to tears! SO again BE RESPECTFUL people! These understaffed, overworked, and underpaid individuals are here for us as KADs so realize that, PLEASE!
11. PHONE AND COMMUNICATION
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This is getting easier as more of the newer phones allow for universal or global use, meaning no longer limited to GSM or CDMA style networks, but capabilities of both and understanding the differences of global communication systems. This can determine whether that older or brand new iPhone, Samsung, etc will actually work in Korea. Again DO YOUR RESEARCH!
12. EDUCATION AND SKILLS
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If you are from a native English speaking country AND you have completed your Bachelor's degree you have both an opportunity to work as a Private 1:1 English Tutor or gain employment with a school in Korea. BUT, before just showing up you need to again DO YOUR RESEARCH! What documents are required? What are the various types of salaries and benefits being offered? Is this a public or private school or again a Hagwon? Here is an example of how Hagwons can sometimes be a bad decision, and others. This is not like your home country where you can easily just get a job part time or full time with or without completing your higher education. The average LEGAL foreigner jobs pay between ₩5,000–₩6,000 ($4.50–$5.48 *current rates as of April 9, 2015) per hour. Yeah, seriously. And, even if you had a previous professional background that SHOULD entitle you to continue working in this field or industry, you typically are required to have a certain level of Korean language skills or TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) and most companies require a TOPIK score or level of at least 3 or higher, which can be quite difficult and long to achieve. This is where you may have to make the decision to dedicate time to study, even with a scholarship. But, then again how are you supporting yourself financially in a country that can be expensive? 
13. PATIENCE
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Plain and simple; new county, new culture, language barrier, etc. you WILL need to have patience to get things done! PERIOD!
14. SUPPORT SYSTEM
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Search out different organizations both in your home country and in Korea. This goes back again to DOING YOUR RESEARCH and I've tried to help out people, since even upon my first trip to Korea in October 2013, I had no idea that, number one; there were so many KADs living in Korea and two; that there are quite a few organizations. Here is the link I created and try to update as I can with INFORMATION LINKS FOR KOREAN ADOPTEES #KADS
15. PACKING
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Once again if you are moving to Korea and planning to stay in a guest house or even rent your own apartment, the steretype or whatever you want to call it, space is small and limited, therefore be mindful of what you bring and also realize that Seoul is a MAJOR international city, therefore you can get many of the items you need and/or order them online.
In closing, I hope that these suggestions will raise questions and help you in either considering or in preparation of moving to Korea as KAD! Haejuseyo (해주세요)

(*TO THE RIGHT) There is a PDF that describes HOW and WHAT items are allowed to be sent to Korea as Care Packages, including packages can be sent to Eastern Social Welfare Society Agency in Seoul and picked up if you give them advance notice, but more than anything it describes the process and you can use the ESWS address in English as an example of how to fill out an address correctly for Seoul. 
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