Janine Exposing the Adoption Truth & Supporting Those in Need

Author, Janine Vance Interview on the Conscious Resistance Network

I couldn’t be prouder of my twin sister, Janine Vance—an internationally recognized author, researcher, adoptee, and advocate whose work has touched lives around the world. In this powerful interview, Janine shares her deeply personal journey from adoptee to global advocate, offering insight, compassion, and hard-earned wisdom. She has dedicated her life to elevating the voices of adoptees and families separated … Read More

The Overseas Korean Agency (OKA) Conference 2026

The Vance Twins first meal once landed in Korea!

My twin sister, Janine Vance, and I were deeply honored to be invited by the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA), under South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs—the equivalent of the U.S. Department of State—to participate in a historic gathering of Korean adoptee leaders from around the world. An experience we will always remember: The 2026 Overseas Korean Adoptees Gathering (OKAG). This … Read More

A Vance Twins Adventure at the Concerned United Birthparent Retreat

New Friends, Big Wins, and Big Laughs We had the privilege of being part of this year’s Concerned United Birthparents (CUB) Retreat in Kansas City, and let us tell you, it was nothing short of amazing! From new friendships to incredible stories, we were overwhelmed by the beauty of the city, the diversity of the people, and yes—the perfect weather! … Read More

A Twin Celebration with NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly and the Vance Twins

NASA Astronaut, Scott Kelly with the Vance Twins at the Washington State Twin Registry TwinFest 2023

Unraveling the Secrets of Space Adaptation with Scott Kelly, the Vance Twins, and the NASA Twin Study TwinFest 2023, a unique gathering celebrating twins’ uniqueness and diversity, witnessed an extraordinary meeting between the Vance Twins and the legendary NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly. This event was thrilling as the twins had the opportunity to interact with the spaceman and delve into … Read More

Northwest Asian Weekly Interviews Janine Vance (From The Vance Twins)

Author Janine Myung Ja's presentation

Northwest Asian Weekly Article: Janine Vance Searches for the Truth About Korean Adoptees Imagine for a minute that you don’t know who your mother is. Now imagine that you are that mother, and you don’t know what became of your daughter. Imagine the questions that the daughter would live with on a daily basis. Why did my mom give me … Read More

Vance Twins Red Carpet Author Celebration

Janine's Author Party (Vance Twins Event)

Janine introduces her books at her Red Carpet Author event in Seattle, Washington. Northwest Asian Weekly covers the event hosted by Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington. Would you like help with retelling your story? or did you publish your book, and would you like the Vance Twins to host your author celebration? It is your turn now. 

Vance Twins with Korean Consulates

Meeting Korean Consulates from Seattle to Washington D.C. The Coalition for Truth and Transparency in Adoption (CTTA) was founded with a vision to repeal and replace antiquated, unjust laws rooted in secrecy and shame. We work to meet the urgent need to train and equip advocates and secure funding for successful initiatives nationwide. Janine (Vance) Myung Ja is the International … Read More

Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington

Having a community such as the Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington has been a great source of support and fun for the Vance Twins through the years. They appreciate AAAW’s dedication to serving the Asian Adult Adoptee community. Thousands of adult adoptees were raised in an environment void of the types of resources currently available. Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington … Read More

Janine Vance Participated in the Seattle Asian American Film Festival

Seattle Asian American Film Festival

Author Janine Vance participates as one of the panelists at the 2020 Seattle Asian American Film Festival: Real-Life Journeys and Experiences of Transnational Adoptees. In the documentary, Geographies of Kinship, filmmaker Deann Borshay Liem shares the stories of four adult adoptees who question the policies and practices that led South Korea to become the largest “sending country” in the world. … Read More