Labeled an "Orphan", She Discovers a Biological Brother 23 Years Younger. Is It Too Late?

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In the 60 years following the Korean War, nearly 250,000 children were sent abroad for adoption. Like 90 per cent of these children, Mary Bowers was told she was an orphan. But when she investigated her own adoption files, she uncovered a web of fabricated stories. CNA Correspondent Wei Du follows Mary Bowers on her emotional journey as she challenges the narrative of being "rescued". Through an unexpected DNA match, Mary finds Chase Malmgren — a full biological sibling. On Oct 2, 2025, South Korea's president apologised for the first time over state-sanctioned malpractices in sending tens of thousands of children overseas for adoption, saying "unjust human rights violations" were committed. Read more at cna.asia: https://cna.asia/4gTptan 00:00 Intro 01:09 250,000 children: The history of Korean adoption 01:51 The "orphan" narrative: Mary Bowers' story 03:12 Investigating the records 05:37 Adopting Chase from South Korea 07:54 Chase’s childhood in Utah: odd one out 09:21 DNA discovery: Chase has a sister? 10:53 Mary and Chase’s reunion 13:20 New sibling bond: "I don't want to screw it up" 16:12 Using AI to visualise birth parents 17:56 Siblings confront fear of the truth About One ‘Orphan’ Every Hour: Correspondent Wei Du travels around the world to meet Korean adoptees and accompany a few on their journey to reclaim who they are. Together, they reveal how an “orphan rescue” mission separated families and erased the roots of hundreds of thousands. Korea's Fake Orphans: How Adoptions To USA & Sweden Tore Families Apart | One "Orphan" Every Hour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4ClLJdhHkY Also watch: From Foster To Adoptive Parents: She Is "Malay Indian Muslim" | Dear Singapore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugGjOef2xKk Adoptees Search For Their Families: South Korea's Flawed Adoption System | CNA Correspondent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg5WJytnjiw Inside Georgia's "Baby Factories" Where Thai Women Risk Childbirth For Money | Undercover Asia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAtUYGAer9E For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider