Korean Ties
Summer
Our classic program - open to adoptees, DoKADs and their loved ones of all ages.
JUNE - JULY 2027
SEOUL • BUSAN • GYEONGJU • JEJU
ALL AGES
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Signature or Lite - which fits your journey?
SIGNATURE
June 27 -
July 9, 2027
● 13 days of guided heritage experience
● Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju & Jeju Island
● Birth search assistance with NCRC
● Full group activities and community time
● Financial assistance available
from USD
$5,363
☀️ Early Bird Pricing ends September 30, 2026! ☀️
LITE
June 27 -
July 6, 2027
● 9 days of guided heritage experience
● Seoul, Busan & Gyeongju’s top heritage destinations
● Birth search assistance with NCRC
● Same Ties team support and community
● Financial assistance available
from USD
$4,637
☀️ Early Bird Pricing ends September 30, 2026! ☀️
Questions about which journey is right for you? Contact Liz, Korean Ties Program Manager, or request our info packet.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Signature Journey • 13 days
This is a representative overview of what to expect during Korean Ties
DAYS 1 - 5
Arrive in Seoul
group welcome, orientation & first cultural experiences. Visit NCRC and your agency office, if desired.
DAYS 6 & 7
Busan Exploration
KTX to Busan where we will support local single parents in addition to heritage experiences
DAY 8
Gyeongju
day trip to Gyeongju, capital of the Shilla dynasty.
DAYS 9 - 11
Jeju Island
explore Jeju Island, the “Hawaii” of Korea
DAYS 12 - 13
Seoul & Departure
final cultural experiences, group celebration, and flights home
Lite Track
9-day Version
Focuses on Seoul, Busan & Gyeongju. Departs for home on July 7 rather than July 10.
Full sample itinerary available by requesting our info packet.
Frequently asked questions about Korean Ties
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ties does not accept funding from the government or government-run organizations.
YOUR KOREAN TIES PROGRAM MANAGER
Liz Kwon
Born in Seoul and raised in Wisconsin, Liz has been deeply rooted in the Korean adoptee community since childhood. After joining Ties Next Gen Korea in 2024, she transitioned to a full-time role as Program Manager and Tech Specialist in 2025. A seasoned speaker for organizations like KAAN and Adoption Mosaic, Liz brings professional precision and personal expertise to topics of identity, birth search and heritage travel. Currently residing in South Korea, she bridges her professional advocacy with her lived experience, providing a vital, on the ground perspective for the families and adoptees she serves.
Please note: Liz may not travel on every trip.
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