Korean Ties

Heritage Tours for Korean adoptees, DoKADs (descendants of Korean adoptees) & their loved ones

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Three *journeys**. One Korea.*

Each program includes birth search assistance, community, and Ties team support throughout

KOREAN TIES • SUMMER 2027 • JUNE - JULY • ALL AGES

For adoptees & DoKADs of all ages - the classic Ties experience.

Seoul · Busan · Gyeongju · Jeju

● Open to all ages and loved ones
● Two journeys: Signature (13 days) and Lite (9 days)
● Birth search assistance with NCRC
● Financial assistance available
☀️ Early Bird Pricing ends September 30, 2026! ☀️

SIGNATURE

June 27 - July 9, 2027

13 days · Seoul, Busan Gyeongju & Jeju

☀️ Early Bird Pricing ☀️
$5,363 USD

LITE

June 27 - July 6, 2027

9 days · Seoul, Busan & Gyeongju

☀️ Early Bird Pricing ☀️
$4,637 USD

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KOREAN TIES 21+ • FALL 2026 • OCT

An adult-focused experience designed by adoptees, for adoptees.

Seoul · Busan · Gyeongju · Seorak Mountain

● Exclusively for adoptees & DoKADs ages 21 and older
● Two journeys: Signature (13 days) and Lite (10 days)
● Birth search assistance with NCRC
● Financial assistance available
● Registration deadline August 15, 2026

SIGNATURE

Oct 10 - Oct 22, 2026

13 days · Seoul, Busan & Seorak Mountain

From $4,995 USD

LITE

Oct 10 - Oct 19, 2026

10 days · Seoul, Busan & Gyeongju

From $4,495 USD

Explore Korean Ties 21+ →

KOREAN TIES FIRST WAVE • FALL 2027 • OCT • 50+

The first and only tour designed for first-wavers.

Seoul · Busan · Gyeongju · Seorak Mountain

● Exclusively for adoptees and DoKADs ages 50 and older
● Two journeys: Signature (13 days) and Lite (10 days)
● Birth search assistance with NCRC
● Financial assistance available
● Registration for 2027 opening soon

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“It was such a fantastic way to reunite with my roots by being with a group of people who were experiencing the same feelings (feeling so American/"white" yet becoming more and more proud of being Korean with each experience during the trip). We laughed, cried and had SO MUCH FUN together.”

—Aimee M., adoptee

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Frequently asked questions about Korean Ties

While a lot of adoptee heritage tours to Korea emphasize that it is your first time traveling or that you are required to do a birth search, we have neither of these requirements. We believe that going on a Ties tour is about your journey as an adoptee. Whether you have been back before, and/or, if you choose not to do a birth search - both are choices that you get to make. We will also support you if you change your mind and decide to do a birth search while in-country.
That’s great! We are here to support you on every step of the way. We do not have pre-requisites for prior travel to Korea; you are welcome to join us if you have been back 2 years ago, 20 years ago or not at all.
Ties does not accept funding from the government or government-run organizations.
Item descriptionAll searches will now go through NCRC (National Center for the Rights of the Child). Your program manager will have guidance for file review or family search.