Korea Next Gen

Explore our selection of trips to Korea and embark on a journey to reconnect with your roots and explore your cultural heritage.

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What is Next Gen?

Korea Next Gen began with the Ties Program reflecting on our commitment to heritage journeys over the past 30 years. As more adoptees entered adulthood and started families of their own, we wanted to present a program that was uniquely tailored to their desires for staying connected with their birth country.

On a Next Gen trip you'll find adult Korean adoptees, traveling solo or accompanied by those who are a part of their lives including spouses, friends, significant others, children of adoptees, parents, grandparents, siblings, extended family. Adoptees traveling alongside other adoptees is invaluable. Our focus is on personalizing your experience, tailoring it to your interests, and emphasizing reconnection with Korean culture and everyday life.

Korea Next Gen - Flagship

October 12 - 22, 2024

10 Days

Visit Seoul's Top Destinations

Reconnect with People and Places


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Korea Next Gen - LITE

October 12 - 19, 2024

7 Days

Visit Seoul's Top Destinations

Reconnect with People and Places


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Day 1 - Arrive in Seoul

Day 2 - Orientation and City Tour of Seoul

Day 3 - Traditional Drumming Class, Walking Tour of Seoul Neighborhood, and Optional Korean Baseball Game

Day 4 - Activity of Your Choice - Optional Adoption Agency Day

Day 5 - Visit the Countryside in Gapyeoung

Day 6 - Hike Bugaksan or Explore COEX Mall and Starfield Library. Savor A Traditional Lunch

Day 7 - Customizable Weekend Plans with Activities of Your Choice - LITE Families Depart

Day 8 - Customizable Weekend Plan with Activities of Your Choice 

Day 9 -  Kimchi Making Class and Farewell Dinner

Day 10 - The Journey Home and Beyond

Other Ways to Travel to Korea with Ties

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Experience the wonders of Korea on our heritage tour designed for adoptees and their loved ones.

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This heritage trip is meticulously crafted to provide a meaningful and enriching experience, tailored specifically for the first-wave of Korean adoptees aged 50+. 
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YOUR TIES PROGRAM MANAGER

Sarah Kurtzahn

Sarah, Senior Program Manager, joined the Ties Program in 2012 and has supported hundreds of adoptees & families in their journeys to Korea, Russia, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In addition to years of facilitating birth family search, she is also a spouse to a Korean adoptee in reunion. Recently Sarah completed her Masters in Counseling, and hopes to work as an LPC-IT specializing in adoption related issues. Outside of work, you can find her chasing her 3 year old daughter and/or 5 year old son, in her vegetable garden, running for fun, or making something in the kitchen with her little helpers. 

Please note: Sarah may not travel on every trip.


(414) 299-6635

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