- The **Seoul High Court** ruled that the South Korean government and **Holt Children's Services** are not liable in the case of **Adam Crapser**.
- The court overturned a previous ruling that mandated **Holt** to pay **100 million won** for failing to secure his U.S. citizenship.
- Crapser faced an abusive childhood during his adoption in the **U.S.**, leading to his deportation in **2016** due to legal troubles.
- Both the government and Holt cited a **1977 adoption law** that reduced their responsibility for checking citizenship statuses as part of their defense.
- Critics argue that this law contributed to harmful and negligent practices in South Korea's adoption history, warranting further investigation.
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