This American Dad Is Fighting To Find His Abducted Children In Korea
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John Sichi, an American father, is on a mission to find his children who were abducted by his Korean spouse in an international abduction case. He holds treadmill protests multiple times a week, calling for the Korean authorities to enforce court orders for the return of his children to the U.S. We met up with him to listen to his story.
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UPDATE (May 1, 2024): John was finally reunited with his two children and they returned to San Fransisco to be resettled in the US. If you consider yourself a true fan of Asian Boss, become a member of our community to join the cause: asianboss.io
@scottd9281
3 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I felt so sorry for this man.
@itsmee2445
3 ай бұрын
Same here @@scottd9281
@mreen254
3 ай бұрын
He really fought for those kids.Good news!
@AmyMichele-mr9xj
3 ай бұрын
How old are the kids at the time of reunification
@christinekim361
22 күн бұрын
Can you do a vlog on the Dad and his kids in America by Zoom?
She can hide them as much as she wants but when they become an adult, they will ask her real questions and they will find out from other sources and they will hold resentment towards her for keeping them away from their dad who went to lengths to bring them home. She still has time to realise this mistake that she’s robbing her children of the love of a father that many children aren’t fortunate enough to get. I hope John gets to be with his children.
@curtisalex456
Жыл бұрын
In the 90s, in west Africa, a Korean girl (friend of mine) was dating the son of the ambassador of Korea in that country. The week after she gave birth to a beautiful girl, the mum of her boyfriend kidnapped her daughter and left the west African country. My friend has not seen her daughter since.
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
@curtisalex456 Are all of them Koreans? In this case, it's not an interracial marriage right?
@curtisalex456
Жыл бұрын
@@asianprince8718 they were both Korean.
@lasithajayawardana9559
Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily. Plenty of toxic mothers in the Western/European world poison their children's minds against their fathers out of pure malice, even to the point of claiming that the fasters molested the children. Some children do group up to search for their fathers and find out the truth, but it's rare.
@yami2227
Жыл бұрын
I mean, we only got his side of the story and although I'm leaning on him being completely truthful, we still don't have the full picture. I still want to know what the heck the mom was thinking tbh.
It really hit me when he said he had to spend a million dollars for fees that could have otherwise went toward his children's future. 😥
@thisguy4614
Жыл бұрын
Legal systems can be money pits
@yukuhana
Жыл бұрын
I was also shocked when he said that.
@alexsandrkerensky7457
Жыл бұрын
Why did the spouse run away when he was a millionaire, thats a better question.
@boredcandy3175
Жыл бұрын
@@alexsandrkerensky7457 it seems like she found a man or the woman's family doesn't approve of him
@alexsandrkerensky7457
Жыл бұрын
Hmm that means she must have found a multi millionaire 🤣
To all the people saying "she must've had a good reason". Yeah no, the supreme court would never decide in favor of a father for a custody case unless the mother screwed up immensely. If there was even a shadow of a suspicion that he did something wrong, they would've thrown the case out.
@benazirngwa3642
Жыл бұрын
Actually when you look at the data for the US then it shows that rich dads and the ones that actually put in the effort are actually more likely to get custody over their kids over the mother. So it’s not like dads THAT ACTUALLY WANT CUSTODY never get it unless the mom is abusive.
@AletheAce
Жыл бұрын
@@benazirngwa3642 Yes that's a good point. Keep in mind, the Korean supreme court sided with him too. It is extremely rare that a Korean court sides with a foreigner in cases like this to the degree where this was basically a landmark precedent
@CuteWallflowergirl
Жыл бұрын
@@benazirngwa3642 did you watch the same video? it was the korean government that sided with him and then just recently the US. so your statement is irrelevant.
@msunje9862
Жыл бұрын
Would never ? There have been cases in which it has favored father without the mom being messed up. We don’t know the reason and without it you defending him
@msunje9862
Жыл бұрын
You clearly care about him more then the kids if you think he should get the kids without knowing the full story.
He walks and walks and walks but can never reach his children… oh man.. this made me tear up. I pray that he may find his children and get custody as soon as possible..
@dalia5378
Жыл бұрын
I heard of this man’s story a couple of years ago! This story makes me sad! 😢😢 Maybe his wife did want to come back but her dad could’ve stopped her! I believe the Korean culture doesn’t like it when their kids marry white people!
I was aware of international child abduction being an issue in Japan, but didn't know that Korea has similar enforcement issues. I pray for John's success in his fight for justice and a speedy reunion with his children.
@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan
Жыл бұрын
As someone who is Korean, I can tell you Korea's law enforcement is a complete joke and does not do much to help people. I would go on as to say that Korea has one of the worst criminal justice systems ever. John shouldn't have to go through such a difficult time like this, and he deserves to be back with his children.
@yadanalin
Жыл бұрын
Why is this a big issue in Japan more now?
@themoroccanball
Жыл бұрын
@@yadanalin because Japanese women are getting married with White men in Europe and North America and then they make children then a few years later they start thinking that the social and cultural gaps are too big and then they kidnapp their children to Japan where the family courts are biased towards Japanese citizens. And that's how there are many Johns roaming Asia (yes most of this happens in Asia) looking for their children
@se7ene11even-o1p
Жыл бұрын
@@yadanalin there are a lot of american military men in Japan that have children with japanese women but most japanese parents wont support such relationships and would hide their daughters and grandchildren from the guy.
@melodramatic7904
Жыл бұрын
Just to add to this, it's worse in Jaoan also because the courts always side with the mother. It's like an unspoken rule. So the father can't do anything once the kids hit Japansse soil.
I've followed this guy for years!!! For a single Mom who has only ever wanted her kid to have a relationship with their Dad....this is heartbreaking!!! 😱🤯😭😭😭
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
Dear Madam, Sorry not familiar with what "single mom" means. Does it mean when your kid was born, your husband was not with you since?
@ace.of.space.
Жыл бұрын
@@asianprince8718 Single mom can mean anyone who is raising a child without another parent. The case could be that the father is unknown, or does not want to take responsibility for the child, or has passed away, or something else.
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
@@ace.of.space. It could also mean a divorced couple with a kid? When mother has the right to keep her kid after divorce done, she is single mom?
@siouxzieq17
Жыл бұрын
@@asianprince8718 it means I was left by the biological father to raise the child on my own. I've had to wear both the "Mom and Dad Hat" in disciplinary tactics.
@santiagosteven6105
Жыл бұрын
Woman are weird
As someone with a dad that never loved me, this made me tear up. Kids deserve to grow up with loving parents.
@AutumnKat2119
Жыл бұрын
I'm the same. This makes me sad that a dad who actually loves his kids can't be with them.😭
@iganarendra
Жыл бұрын
Let this comment collect similar people like us, and if there is more, thank you for surviving and not passing this to the next generation,
@greensorrel6860
Жыл бұрын
Kids need all the love from both parents and extended family agreed
As a parent, from India, who experienced something similar, I completely understand the heartbreak and frustration he is going through. I wasn’t allowed to communicate with my daughter for about 6 months, when her father took her for a ‘school term break’ to his city, while we were in the middle of a separation. I had to literally get a court order to be able to speak to her and the intermediate time was very difficult. When I met her after 9 months, I was so scared that she, at 5yrs, would have forgotten about me as her mother. It was quite a few years back, but this is something that I pray no parent has to ever go thru. I don’t know what is the reason behind the split between the parents, but I sincerely hope that he is able to reconnect with his children.
@elangbam3115
Жыл бұрын
A mother knows best for her child, also it's hard to live as single parent in Korea for her to take drastic action I can imagine what she must have gone through in racists America. She made the right choice
@silverstorm1000
Жыл бұрын
@@elangbam3115 you don’t even know why she left or what is up with that. He might not be the good guy he seems like, but given the KOREAN courts sided with the father and not their own it makes me a bit suspicious of her as a parent. Courts tend to favour their own over foreigners so the fact that they sided against her speaks volumes
@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj
Жыл бұрын
@@silverstorm1000 I agree and we don’t know the whole story but for them to side with him truly speaks volumes.
@rmurphs
Жыл бұрын
“Parents” who abducted typically do this out of revenge against the other parent. Sometimes the revenge is misplaced as in form of transference against the parent. Whereas the angry is really against another close family member. Could be their own father or mother. It’s rarely about the safety of the children. The children are leveraged by the abductor. It’s hideous act against their own children and the other parent and extended family.
@elangbam3115
Жыл бұрын
@@silverstorm1000 the court order the kids should stay at their home and that's what happened. They are staying at their home Korea with their mother. You are confused, the court was on the mother side from the beginning. Those kids look 90 percent Asian they will never do well in racist America where Asian hate trend is off the roof right now. If you follow American news you will know full well that ever since the pandemic there has been "open season" on attacking Asian endorsed by former American President Donald Trump himself
When he mentioned the joint custody thing in California, it made me think of my own life. I live in California and when my parents divorced, I was never made to choose which parent I wanted to live with and I got to spend time with both of them. I didn’t know it works differently elsewhere. That choice would have been so hard for me because I love both of my parents. I can’t imagine how horrible that must be for kids.
@pepelepew1227
Жыл бұрын
the kids chose their mother when questioned by korean authorities. the us courts also awarded sole custody !! suprisingly these details are not available in this video but can be found through googIe.
@moonyaan
Жыл бұрын
it's so cruel
@mode_seven
Жыл бұрын
@@pepelepew1227 did you watch the video in it’s entirety? The video mentions everything you inferred. Unless you are implying that the mom has received sole custody?
@gabriellabm
Жыл бұрын
@@pepelepew1227 "The U.S. court then assigned sole legal and physical custody to Sichi and authorized him to travel to Korea to retrieve his children." yes, he has sole custody of the kids, after she abducted them.
@CMTZ1
Жыл бұрын
@@pepelepew1227 sole custody does not mean one parent never gets to see the children. There’s visitation rights. Sole custody means they live with one parent the majority of the time, and that parent alone makes important decisions for the kids. They would still be able to see their mother even if he has sole custody
That is a cruel woman. How can you take your kids away from a loving father? So many people dream of having a dad, let alone a dad that cares and loves his children this much! It is heartbreaking. I can’t imagine being taken away from my dad, he is the biggest support system in my life. I feel so bad for the kids. I hope he is reunited with them soon and gets custody of them, just a really horrible situation.
@MeowIsNotaCat
Жыл бұрын
using children as tools of spite is the lowest level a parent can descend to as the psychological damage on all affected parties is for life and the children will be disadvantaged from such a dysfunctional situation. Hopefully this mother will reflect on her actions.
@daylight_310
Жыл бұрын
petitions.assembly.go.kr/status/onGoing/F1044040706D5FC5E054B49691C1987F This is the petition link! You can agree if you are Korean or a foreigner living in Korea. Please help John meet his children and have full custody.
@marsonal407
Жыл бұрын
I cried when I heard he can’t thug his children.
@viejanormal
Жыл бұрын
Yes it's cruel women. Keep living in lalaland.
@KdKoala
Жыл бұрын
It's classic narcisistic behaviour.
As a single mom this boils my blood. She's an abductor not a loving parent. A loving parent would NEVER eliminate the relationship of their loving father with their children. Never. This is so wrong on so many levels 🤯
@JRspeaking
Жыл бұрын
You would if the father wasn't as "loving" as he makes himself out to be. You would if your kids are you were in danger. It would be wise for you to hear both sides of the story....because the truth is never one sided.
@MsLoverPower
Жыл бұрын
@@JRspeaking who are you talking about?
@vlad5042
3 ай бұрын
@@MsLoverPowerthe father in the video. not going to accuse him of anything without evidence ofc but this vid doesnt really feel like its telling the full story. the mom could be a psycho or there could be more going on here ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
what a sad situation. it's awful that a parental disagreement can devolve into something like this. the idea of asking children to "pick" a parent...
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
Are you from Korea. Here in my place, when two want to get married, their parents play a big role. Some parents want their kids to marry someones with similar backgrounds.
@ZuLiAnO_FaRhAn
Жыл бұрын
@@asianprince8718 shut up
@ace.of.space.
Жыл бұрын
@@asianprince8718 No, I am an American. But as someone with Indian parents, I am familiar with the culture of having family very involved in choosing who someone marries. My parents had an arranged marriage (which involved their parents choosing someone from a similar background). Unfortunately my parents have a bad relationship that has negatively affected me and my sibling.
@homeland1128
Жыл бұрын
Except there's not even such thing as "pick a parent" in this case. the mom kidnapped them straight up.
@daylight_310
Жыл бұрын
petitions.assembly.go.kr/status/onGoing/F1044040706D5FC5E054B49691C1987F This is the petition link! You can agree if you are Korean or a foreigner living in Korea. Please help John meet his children and have full custody.
It is truly rare to find a father who cares so much about his children. I hope he can find and reconnect with them.
@sleepyhead6468
Жыл бұрын
Just because your father doesn't love you doesn't mean most fathers are bad. Most fathers in fact love their children just as much as mothers. There are just as many bad mothers out there. Don't tarnish fathers like this
@ItsMeRhaine
Жыл бұрын
@@sleepyhead6468 bold of you to assume such a claim
@sleepyhead6468
Жыл бұрын
@@ItsMeRhaine Why bold? You clearly insulted your own father and tried denigrating all fathers at the same time. A child who is loved by his/her father can definitely see how the words you uttered is impossible to be said.
@braveheart2516
Жыл бұрын
I don't think its rare
@rkhandle
Жыл бұрын
@@ItsMeRhaine tell us you have daddy issues without telling us you have daddy issues.
As a new mom this story shatters my heart. I'm a Japanese citizen living in the United States and have an American husband. Even if him and I had a nasty falling out I could NEVER do that to our children
@fainafaina1940
Жыл бұрын
Never say never...
@merrittpalmer4349
Жыл бұрын
oh look another asian woman with a white man
@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj
Жыл бұрын
@@fainafaina1940 True but it depends on what kind of never and the circumstances.
@RS-do2yd
Жыл бұрын
Hello Maya. I am an American citizen that is engaged to a Japanese citizen and we are living in America. I’ve heard japan also has this parental abduction issue and it makes me really scared for the future. I know people are different but do you have any suggestions as to how I can deal with my fear of this?
@qistinaang8103
Жыл бұрын
@@RS-do2yd why are u so stupid to ask a question like that?! Then don't marry to the Japanese man n go hunt for ur country fellow man to be ur wedded husband! Marriage is a gamble as no spouses would know how their life after marriage will be: death do them part or a period of time !agree or not?😡
Oh, what you said about the age progression hits on another level. My mother packed our entire home up and moved out of town over the weekend when I was in 4th grade. My Dad dropped me off on a Sunday after a weekend visitation with him and when he came back on the following Friday to pick me up, the house was empty. Phone had been disconnected and we were gone. My Dad hired a private detective and a lawyer to find me. He sued for full custody, and I was back with him within 6 months. I cannot imagine how much my experience would differ had it been over state lines, let alone overseas. My heart is with you.
@Meekavintage
Жыл бұрын
She was about 9 yrs old in america we start school introductory year (kindergarten)at 5yrs old then grade 1 at 6yrs old grade 2 at 7yrs old - grade 3 at 8 yrs.old Continues until grade 12 ....
I’ve seen multiple stories of parents abducting their children to other countries and many of them ended with the second parent abducting the kids back because the government wouldn’t do anything. I hope this man gets to see his kids again soon. Though I wish we also had his ex’s perspective on all this. Edit: I actually started crying during his message for his kids. You can tell he’d do anything for them
@snowps1
Жыл бұрын
The second parent is not abducting their kids. They're just taking their kids back to their rightful place.
@merenkajamir6830
Жыл бұрын
@@snowps1 and that’s for you to decide?💀🌚
@snowps1
Жыл бұрын
@@merenkajamir6830 No, that's according to law. Governments decide where they legally belong. Paternal abduction is a thing. If one parent abducts the kids to another country they are breaking laws on international abduction. If the other parent is able to get the kids and return to their rightful place of legal residence, that is not kidnapping.
@merenkajamir6830
Жыл бұрын
@@snowps1 you clearly didn’t watch the video because he said that the Korean justice system, even the Supreme Court ruled in his favour, to take the kids back with him. You don’t have to not-pick over everything he clearly said he’s using that word for the lack of a better one. And what she’s doing is clearly wrong, the Kids were born in California while the parents were clearly legally married there so shouldn’t those laws apply to them, which is joint custody and is clearly better to the children in the long run.
@snowps1
Жыл бұрын
@@merenkajamir6830 I'm on his side... Why are you coming at me? The mom internationally kidnapped the kids, and if he gets them and takes them back to California, he's not "kidnapping" them back as the OP suggested happens. California is where they are supposed to be. I did watch the video. You clearly made incorrect assumptions about my comment.
the part at the end where he started reciting the little korean he knows made me tear up... i pray you're all happily reunited
You can feel the emotions and the love in his voice. He was trying so hard not to cry during the interview. How can the woman watch this and not feel guilty?
He didnt even say anything bad about his wife. He’s focus is really in his children and how much he wants to be with them. I so devatated for him. Hopw the Korean government help him
That woman is being so cruel, it seems. I'd like to know her side of the story. Children need their father and mother as long as they're nurturing parents.
@deepalall647
Жыл бұрын
Yup! I want to know her side of the story too.
@leenuhh_
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. I would like to know what is the reason she won't let him see them. Is it because she's just selfish? Or she actually hate him to the point she doesn't want to associate with him? It's so sad and cruel. He's willing to do this much for his kids but we really don't know what the parents relationship was like.
@vilxxblack2472
Жыл бұрын
@@leenuhh_ She probably cheated on him and told her boyfriend the dad won't be in the picture and the BF is the new dad.
@KimAhrina11
Жыл бұрын
@@vilxxblack2472 we don't know anything, maybe there is more deep reason
@Person-mh6xq
Жыл бұрын
@@vilxxblack2472 don’t be a conspiracy theorist. You have no idea.
Hope he could find his children. This is heartbreaking
@Andy-ke2xd
Жыл бұрын
@@elangbam3115 booo your parents don't love you
@countrywithouttrucksandbeerpls
Жыл бұрын
@@elangbam3115 but then, she was fine marrying him and his money.
@elangbam3115
Жыл бұрын
@@countrywithouttrucksandbeerpls well he doesn't have any money left now so he is not seeing them like Never.
@asves4536
Жыл бұрын
@@elangbam3115 this man clearly misses his children dearly. It’s a delusion to think that he is doing this just to get his wife back.
@daylight_310
Жыл бұрын
petitions.assembly.go.kr/status/onGoing/F1044040706D5FC5E054B49691C1987F This is the petition link! You can agree if you are Korean or a foreigner living in Korea. Please help John meet his children and have full custody.
Please keep us updated on John's situation. As always, Asian Boss is fantastic journalism. Keep up the good work.
this is such a heartbreaking case. my moms old classmate went through something similar. i hate taking sides when we don’t know the full story. but seeing this man’s efforts, his persistence, and hard work it’s hard not to think this woman is robbing him of his parental rights and robbing her children of a normal life and a great father.
@ramonaautry9316
Жыл бұрын
I agree but would like to know her side
@lynncrf
7 ай бұрын
@@ramonaautry9316The fact he has gotten custody in both Korea and the US says it all. She clearly has a cluster B personality disorder. Most likely narcissism with some ASPD mixed in.
I'm teary eyed watching this, you can see the pain from this man. That man would fight a gang to see his kids.
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
Every father loves their kids, same applies to many cases.
@taibida7263
Жыл бұрын
People always be talking about mother's love for thier children. But what about father, they think they have no emotion what soever. We always throw a father's love under the rug. It's heartbreaking
I hope you get reunited with them, you're a strong, amazing father.
@HF-tj8db
Жыл бұрын
And when his children grow up and eventually watch this, he will be an inspiration to them. It might be hard now, but his hard work, kindness and determination will be seen by his children, whether that’s in 5 months or 5 years.
The fact every time he’s asked what he would want to say to his kids he tries to say in Korean. I could be wrong but it tells me when they lived in California he/they put in effort to blend their cultures to the point his children learning their mothers language was important not just for his children but for him. Don’t know what happened but it really seems like this guy cares for his kids and would walk to the end of earth for them.
I'm Korean-American and my understanding is that Korea is still very much a patriarchal society with conservative views and that includes the idea that children should be raised by their mothers. Even in the U.S. where courts almost always side with the mother, it's more so in Korea. So to hear the fact that both country's courts sided with the father tells me he is sincere in everywhere where it matters. My heart breaks to think that this could happen to me or any loving father.
@veronikakhan5582
Жыл бұрын
I know many cases when children stay with farther when Korean couple is getting divorced.
@Mr2Reviews
Жыл бұрын
@@veronikakhan5582 Korean fathers in the past were known to be passive, uninvolved, or absent when it came to raising children which includes my father's generation but Korean fathers have come a long way and they're much more involved, engaged and loving now. That's a good thing. But now that women are gaining more independence and wage parity, which I think is a good thing, I also worry that it signals a negative trend where women aren't as motherly as they used to be. Korea's low birthrate also seems to support that theory.
@samyud1819
Жыл бұрын
I wonder why they are not enforcing the court order
@ReneeBachtel
Жыл бұрын
I'm not much familiar with the Korean family law, let alone child custody however I have two uncles who still live in Korea, had been divorced with their spouses, uncles had gotten physical/legal custody of children. The explanation from my mother was that Korea is still male dominant country. She could be wrong, I'm just sharing my story. Thankyou for your comment 🧸
@sandrasim46
Жыл бұрын
?? i've heard the exact the opposite, that in south korea, a single mother raising children is considered a bit taboo, so many children are left for adoption. or maybe americans just made that up? idk lol
I signed the petition and shared it on social media. I'm a foreigner living in Korea, is there anything else I can do to help? My heart breaks for John and his children. This is such an awful situation that never needed to happen
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
Dear Sir, How is life in Korea? Everything good? I read some comments that in laws and court practices, who can have guardianship of kids could take long process there?
@claylover9845
Жыл бұрын
Maybe you can share this video and ask your friends who are in Korea to sign the petition as well.
@Weeping-Angel
Жыл бұрын
The best thing is to get other people to sign it. It needs the signatures
@fammnak852
Жыл бұрын
Where is the petition link? Why Asian Boss didn’t put it in the description? I have googled but found nothing
@daylight_310
Жыл бұрын
@@fammnak852 petitions.assembly.go.kr/status/onGoing/F1044040706D5FC5E054B49691C1987F This is the petition link! You can agree if you are Korean or a foreigner living in Korea. Please help John meet his children and have full custody.
I'm in tears😭the way he is fighting for his children is ....no words..i hope he will get back to his children soon...love from India
This poor father. I can't imagine the heartbreak he is going through. I hope he can find his children.
@kogiereddy2938
Жыл бұрын
What sick women, you doing your children's more damage 💔 they will grow and dislike you
He's actually legally allowed to abduct his children back, but he probably doesn't want his ex-wife to go through the same thing he had to go through. He's still trying to solve this peacefully. I wish him the best...
@heheheha1997
Жыл бұрын
I think it’s less about the mom and more about the children. Think about how traumatizing it would be at that age to be ripped away from your mother while she’s screaming to have you back and how scared you would be. He probably didn’t want his kids to go through that and see him in that way, even if he’s in the right for doing so.
@foggyfrogy
Жыл бұрын
@@heheheha1997 yeah I guess this was the biggest factor
the mom is hurting her children by not allowing her children to see their dad. this is just sad and selfish on her part. i hope that you reunite with your kids. one day they will know the truth.
What? Refusing to obey a court decision is not a crime in Korea?
@asyuruu
Жыл бұрын
their legal system is really poor
@TheSunflowerGalaxy
Жыл бұрын
My understanding is that when the police try to enforce, they have to ask the kids themselves. If the child is very small, they do not understand the gravity of their decision. The child can also be intimidated, frightened or coerced into answering in favor of the currently available parent. Think about this: how easy can it be to convince a child to say something if they know they'll be awarded something they really want (e.g. sweet food, candy, a toy they want, etc.)? Or likewise, severe punishment if they don't say something correctly? This is why leaving the last decision up to young children is flawed.
@pepelepew1227
Жыл бұрын
the kids chose to be with mom and, the us court then assigned sole legal and physical custody to Sichi. asian boss left out these details.
@edenassos
Жыл бұрын
@@asyuruu You don't know what you're talking about.
@bleromafia
Жыл бұрын
@@pepelepew1227 seems like there is a very big loophole in Korean law.
OMG!! I can't imagine the pain he is going through. This is really heartbreaking. I hope he gets to see his kids soon. Stay strong, John 🙌🏻
This was heartbreaking to see. Thank you for sharing his story and ways for all us to help. #AsianBoss #HelpJohnSichi
The moral of the story: don't allow your children to be taken out of the country, especially if you've been having issues with your spouse.
@gwenmloveskpopandmore
Жыл бұрын
Always be careful who u marry
@EK-fl8yz
Жыл бұрын
I wish it would be that easy …Unless you have a court order against your spouse
@mrsTraveller64
Жыл бұрын
@@EK-fl8yz don't you needboth parents to agree and give permission to take the children abroad? My friend is divorced and when we went to travel with ourkidsshe needed her ex husbands permission to take them out the country, butI live in Scandinavia,I guess it's different here?
@EK-fl8yz
Жыл бұрын
@@mrsTraveller64 I live in 🇦🇺I suppose you’re right.I’ve heard of a few cases here too .I don’t know how they took out the child maybe they forged the signature?
@mrsTraveller64
Жыл бұрын
@@EK-fl8yz I think in this particular case the dad gave permission for her to go because he thought she'd come back, but I mean in other cases it should be difficult to take the chikdren out without both parents permission
I pray you are united with your children. You are an amazing father!
Imagine a father would go this far exhausting every means for his kids? Whew! We're used to seeing and hearing situations like this from a mother, but for a father? This is pure love and devotion, one in a million!❤💕
I have signed the petition. I hope this one small step helps even a little in your fight to meet your children. I cannot fathom the pain you must be going through this alone and I sincerely hope from the bottom of my heart you stay in good faith and meet your children one day. My heart goes out so much for the children who have been pulled into a matter of adults.
It's good to see a father wanting to care and check his kids even after separation Many even don't care if their kids are alive or dead .
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
That is shocking. Usually fathers ought to look after and love their kids.
@lasithajayawardana9559
Жыл бұрын
That's a stereotype perpetuated my feminists and media. Vast majority of fathers are actually cut out of the children's lives by the mother out of pure malice.
@pikachuthunderbolt3919
Жыл бұрын
@Aly Baly it's rare as it's mammal or any other animal behaviour of a mother to nurture offspring till they grow up . It's a researched proven thing hence nobody could object that
@pikachuthunderbolt3919
Жыл бұрын
@@asianprince8718 here in America many father's don't
@Jason-jl5ur
Жыл бұрын
@@pikachuthunderbolt3919 Your obviously speaking from personal experiance but don’t generalise all fathers when there are plenty of cases of the mothers using the court system to their own advantage to get unjust child support payments from the fathers. I think you will find the toxic environment created by some mothers is the main reason why dads have minimal interaction with their kids.
I am so sorry John for all the trauma and trouble you are going through. The system is so wrong and needs an urgent change. I don’t know what to say. Please stay strong. Your children will know your true effort and love for them.
@tonideaderick7024
Жыл бұрын
Exactly what is the point of law and parents with no rights. What about children now and later? You can co-parent together.
May you be reunited with your beloved children very soon! Sending you courage, strength, and prayers for family reunion!!
How awful! This woman is breaking the law and the Korean Government will do nothing about it! I hope her family steps up and realizes just how BAD SHE IS MAKING THEM LOOK TO ALL! John Sichi, you will be in my thoughts and prayers! This breaks my heart for you and for your children!
@celianeher7637
Жыл бұрын
The worst thing is those children will more than likely not be accepted into Korean society and will be seen as foreign. Yes I am aware that the country has open up a bit but it take long for change. The mother is simple cruel and selfish.
@vanimo88
Жыл бұрын
@@celianeher7637 better than being shot in the us
서명했습니다. 존님이 꼭 아이들을 다시 만나게 될수있기를 기원합니다.
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
Yep, kids also need father as they grow up.
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
@이하니 It would be best if the kids live with mom and dad. However I am not familiar with this case as why mother wants to leave.
@Mr.Overman
Жыл бұрын
@이하니 진짜 이런 댓글들 다는 인간들 책이란것을 한번쯤이라도 읽어 봤나 싶음. 문맥 못읽냐?
@bubuasmr1111
Жыл бұрын
@이하니 저기요 also need라구요. 영어하시는데 왜 엄마가.필요없냐는 질문을 하세요. 아이들이 자라는데 엄마도 필요하지만 아빠도 필요하다고 하잖아요. 영어를 못하면 그냥 말을 말던지. ㅎ ㅏ…
Heartbreaking 😢 good on Asian Boss for highlighting this. Hoping for a resolution soon.
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
I hope to see the ending, too.
Gosh, I’m bawling my eyes out at the end😭😭😭 There are so many dead beat dads out there but this one truly love his children. I could only wish to have a father like this. Praying for you, John. Hope and pray you will see you kids again soon.🙏♥️
When I saw his story I hoped you would cover it and here we are! All the best to this dad
I am curious what the woman's side of the story is, but my heart goes out to you and wish you luck in being reunited with your children.
@AletheAce
Жыл бұрын
Yeah no, the supreme court would never decide in favor of a foreign father for a custody case unless the mother screwed up immensely. If there was even a shadow of a suspicion that he did something wrong, they would've decided in favor of the Korean mother.
@celianeher7637
Жыл бұрын
I am a foreigner who lives in Germany and haved witnessed similar case where the mother or father haved abducted their children to another country. In most case it boiled dount to cultural differences and home sickness. I have seen women who just up and leave their children in Germany because they couldn't connect and thought it best because of opportunities available for them. It not necessarily that the Man has done something wrong but the expectations of the wife were not met. I Korea there is by most the mindset that you must be constantly in contact with your partner, they celebrate every few weeks " Anniversary " and the wife is given control ( not in all case ) of the finances and this is a few things that varies from the Western marriages. Regardless of what went wrong in their marriage unless it's abusive, it is cruel to keep the children away and in no contact with the father. God forbid they become sick and is in need of some help that can only come from family.
Thank you Asian Boss for bringing this tragic story and the father's lonely fight to light to an international audience. The last shot at 16:34 is so powerful. Terrible things like this should not happen to responsible fathers like Mr. Sichi.
I can't understand how the police won't support the courts decision. Why can't they help him with getting the children back
I am a mother of two small children and I cant imagine what I would do if this happened to me. I think it would kill me. My heart goes to him. This poor man. I hope he will be reunited with his children again.
Heartbreaking. Will certainly pray for them. He seems sincerely loving. Thanks for bringing this attention.
@stephanieallangarman5598
Жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏🏽
Awww…. This is heartbreaking 💔 I hope John will reunite with his children soon and hope they don’t forget him, they’re so young. I lost my Dad when I was 7, my mother would go out of her ways to take me and my brother to see my father’s family living far away so we don’t lose connection with my Dad’s family. What kind a a cruel women deprived her children the love of their father. Praying for John and his children 🙏 Stay strong John..!
This broke my heart. I hope that John is one day reunited with his children! ❤️
This is extremely heart wrenching. I admire his dedication and love for his kids and hope they to wishfully reunite soon.
I can feel how much he loves his children, I hope he can finally receive what he deserves and his children as well. If the lawyer's information is correct that the children are not attending school and continuously transferring from one place to another, clearly the mother is not capable of raising their children. HOping for all the best for you and your children, Mr. John.
I hope he gets to be with them soon. It was so heartbreaking to watch, I can’t even imagine how difficult this is for him.
If his wife is seeing this comment, you are ruthless, and very cruel woman, no child should get a mother like you.
I truly hope from the bottom of my heart that you will see your children soon John! My heart breaks for you I couldn’t imagine my life without my father. Stay strong!
This is the most heart-wrenching thing I've ever heard and seen. May God be with you and your kids. 🙏❤️
I hope and pray that you will be able find your children and reunited with them soon. Stay strong and healthy. Love from Malaysia.
Thank you Asian Boss, for helping him out!!
When you stop and think about all the horrible parents out there killing their own children. We see it on the news all the time. And then you see this man, it brings tears to your eyes. 😢
I hope Koreans help this man with his petition!!
I live in USA, Baltimore, MD, I hope that you, John, get to see your children very soon. I wish I could help but please know I will be following on your page and praying for you all.
Omgoodness!This is heartbreaking 😭. I pray he gets to see his kids soon.
I am so sorry that this man is going through this. It is so heart breaking to see this. I hope she realizes that she is only hurting the children. Please keep us posted . Hope you find your babies soon ! 💕
i don't understand why the spouse refused to let the children interact with their father. Something is missing in their domestic relationship.
@zanetusken
Жыл бұрын
This is irrelevant for custody of the kids, but he seems gay..
@november13
Жыл бұрын
@@zanetusken wow
@tenno5514
Жыл бұрын
@@zanetusken wtf are you talking about you retard? How is he gay?? Stupid ass
I'm praying for this man 🥺😭 He deserves to see his children and has every right as a father to meet them.. He doesn't deserve this 😢 I hope he'll be able to even meet his children bless his heart 😥😥
This brought me to tears 😢 I hope and will pray for a resolve for all. Keep up the fight John! God bless you!
This is so heartbreaking John. I pray & wish you will find your children soon. Hwaiting💜
Wow ❤❤❤ so many would have given up out of despair. But this will change! You’ll find them! I wish we could hear her side of the story too.
Absolutely no words. Throughout the interview, I can just hear the pain in his voice, and just the amount of mental, physical, and financial burden it must put on him to suffer like this every day. John should not have been able to suffer in this way, he should be happy with his children and doing everything he can to make them happy. But now, all he can do is this, and that's a brave and courageous soul that I can appreciate. I'm also appreciative that he is very respectful to not bother his former wife and is very peaceful to not fuel more fire into this conflict. As someone who has studied criminology and the criminal justice system, I can clearly say that Korea's criminal justice system is a joke and is extremely flawed in every single way. I mean people who are meant to serve the people and keep them safe can't even do their jobs properly, and not let John see his children. Plus lawmakers don't even do their job properly. It's just a way to ensure that a certain standard and reputation is kept, and that's what frustrates me. Plus I can't imagine what the children are thinking about, and what they must be going through not being able to see their father, because they will one day question the mother about this entire situation. The fact that the mother getting away with such an illegal crime is devastating and it angers me. John, I really do give my prayers to you and the rest of your family that this situation will be resolved soon, and that you can see your children once again. You are a kind man that has done so much up to this point, but I don't want to see you suffer even more than what you have already gone through.
dang, the exact same thing happens with japan, sad to hear its also happening with korea, a french man just held a starvation protest during the japan olympics, he didnt eat for like 2 weeks till he passed out and had to be taken to the hospital, he hasnt seen his kid in years. After hearing of his case i did some research on the matters and found thousands of similar cases, super sad, specially by the fact the issue has been going on for decades now and its still not very widely known
@julD77
Жыл бұрын
Yes and it also happens to women. I remember seeing a video about this girl in korea, her daughter was taken by the dad and korean grandmother. The grandma was acting like the mom. The real mom almost never saw her daughter and couldn't communicate bc the kid stopped speaking english. Autorities don't see it as child abuse so they don't do anything about it
@anxt._3065
Жыл бұрын
Welp seems like the ugly white fcks need to stop impregnating Asian women then and just leave them alone🤷🏼♀️
Oh my goodness. This absolutely broke my heart. Those little angels deserve to be with their Daddy. John seems like such a lovely man and clearly loves his children so much. I hope and pray you will be reunited very soon! Much love ❤️ from Canada 🇨🇦
Fathers are such an important thing for children growing up and so many have absent fathers. Then there is this father who is doing everything to be in their lives and being denied access. And he is even kind in how he talks about their mother. I hope he gets access to his children soon. 💕
@suzyocean7392
Жыл бұрын
Isn't it worse to grow up without a mother though? They obviously had a very bad fight after which she left the country (according to this interview). It's also telling that he only wants to see the kids and not the wife. Something happened behind closed doors and we only know his side of the story.
@harusameiro
Жыл бұрын
@@suzyocean7392 Curious, why do you say it'd be worse to grow up without a mother than without a father?
@greensorrel6860
Жыл бұрын
@@suzyocean7392 in my situation I would have much worse growing up without my dad don’t generalize your opinions they are simply not always the case, my dad was my most loving and supportive parent and instilled good values
This broke my heart I really really wish him the best and I hope he gets to see his children again 💗💗
So touching.. stay strong and keep staying stronger 💪
Hope he has other family support coming to see him often.
Good luck praying that you will get to meet and live with your kids. Always remember that you need to be healthy in order to live with them! ❤🙏🏽
His protest is so powerful: just like his real life, he's trying to reach his children but can't ever get to them.
Seeing this father's pain is incredibly heartbreaking. Both parents matter equally in a child's life and it is immoral and cruel of anyone to make them chose a parent. I hope John can be reunited with his children soon and the children's mother is prosecuted for her illegal evasion of the Korean law.
This was truly heart wrenching. John I pray you get that opportunity and more to be not only in your children's presence but to take them home wherever that may be.
such a good story and well done. I'm fighting and rooting for the Dad here. No kid should have to go without either parent. Nor should the choice be left for a child to make when they can't fully understand to consequences of the situation.
@asianprince8718
Жыл бұрын
Every kid should be living with both parents. However, due to different laws and court practices, some people have no choices. This is why we sometimes see single mom.
I can't imagine how the father is feeling. So sad!!! Hope this issue is resolved soon.
Thank you for making this important video 😢
I'm really grateful for this video, as it reminded my dad who's been working in Korea, separated from family, although I don't have the best memories with him it made me think alot
I can’t imagine how hard this must be. The Korean system is BS. Even with domestic divorces where both parents are Korean, it’s very common for one parent to permanently be removed from their children’s life. It’s so effed up and needs to change. I don’t understand why joint custody isn’t a thing here. Kids need at the very least the OPTION to have a relationship with both parents.
@DawnieG
Жыл бұрын
I believe in the US, when you’re 12 or older you can choose which parent or both.
This needs to go viral, then the Korean government will be embarrassed and do something! You need to post a picture of the mother
Absolutely devastating situation that he’s in, I’m bawling my eyes out because of this. I’m praying for you John. I really hope that things get resolved soon. You’re a wonderful father for doing this.
It's so heartbreaking, I'm just tearing up uncontrollably, what a cold cold disgraceful person the mother is
I hope we can bring a lot more attention to this horrible situation!
Hi! John, I hope this devastating situation for you AND your children will be over very soon and you will get to be their father next to them, together with them. Wishing you best of the luck and anything needed for the petition! Thank you! And many thanks to Asian Boss!!!
thank you for covering this!
Wow his story was so heartbreaking 😭😭😢hope he can get to see his children soon ,also I would like to see a update on how this situation gets resolved .I'm rooting for the dad! Keep your chin up dad!✊🗣️
This poor man... I pray justice is done and he can see and hopefully have his children back.
This is an issue in many Asian countries! I've seen cases like this happening other countries like Japan, China and in the Middle East as well. This need to get more attention!! My heart breaks for the parents and children 💔
I’m incredibly sad for your situation sir. I too have experience a 3 year abduction from my daughters mother. I have shared your story to my page.Fighting to be your father. Thank you for sharing! This is a terrible injustice!
This is heartbreaking. I hope he continues the fight and he continues to receive media coverage.