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For decades, these Canadians thought they were orphans - but it was a lie

A lot of South Koreans adopted by Western families in the postwar years grew up believing they were orphans.

A lot of South Koreans adopted by Western families in the postwar years grew up believing they were orphans.

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A lot of South Koreans adopted by Western families in the postwar years grew up believing they were orphans. In many cases, it was a lie.

Father: No record.

Mother: No record.

Place of birth: Unknown.

Kelly Foston always thought she was an orphan.

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