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 Ай бұрын

Wonderful! I felt so sorry for this man.

@itsmee2445 Ай бұрын

Same here @@scottd9281

@mreen254 Ай бұрын

He really fought for those kids.Good news!

@AmyMichele-mr9xj Ай бұрын

How old are the kids at the time of reunification

@TheSunflowerGalaxy Жыл бұрын

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 🤣

@deepalall647 Жыл бұрын

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.

@AletheAce Жыл бұрын

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.

@ch0idaniel Жыл бұрын

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!

@Paragoti Жыл бұрын

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

@247zzzzzZZ 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.

@siouxzieq17 Жыл бұрын

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

@ItsMeRhaine Жыл бұрын

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.

@ka.rinalee Жыл бұрын

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.

@jdorak Жыл бұрын

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

@reikahime Жыл бұрын

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

@mmps18 Жыл бұрын

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?😡

@GygaxGirl Жыл бұрын

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.

@ace.of.space. Жыл бұрын

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

@MsLoverPower Жыл бұрын

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 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)_/¯

@catalaya3530 Жыл бұрын

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 ....

@TheCluelessOne022 Жыл бұрын

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

@sari9645 Жыл бұрын

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.

@pinkcloud8182 Жыл бұрын

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

@Fatima-hl4ov Жыл бұрын

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?

@spiritualnexus2449 Жыл бұрын

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

@nameless5r Жыл бұрын

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.

@gwenmloveskpopcecmore 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

@Mr2Reviews Жыл бұрын

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

@portiarose6914 Жыл бұрын

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 5 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.

@JessLessThanThree Жыл бұрын

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

@famminak852 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

@@famminak852 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.

@docd0071 Жыл бұрын

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

@401felix Жыл бұрын

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.

@rachelwise148 Жыл бұрын

Please keep us updated on John's situation. As always, Asian Boss is fantastic journalism. Keep up the good work.

@HelenaHalestorm Жыл бұрын

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.

@foramuricy Жыл бұрын

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.

@ellamae6360 Жыл бұрын

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

@ms_cartographer Жыл бұрын

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

@gooniejunie4582 Жыл бұрын

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.

@pikachuthunderbolt3919 Жыл бұрын

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.

@foggyfrogy Жыл бұрын

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

@mariarhodaaglosolos6156 Жыл бұрын

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!❤💕

@sonia6061 Жыл бұрын

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

@99yellowjersey Жыл бұрын

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.

@pydepyper Жыл бұрын

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

@candicegateley9238 Жыл бұрын

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

@iliiilliilillililliill Жыл бұрын

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…

@christophernejman Жыл бұрын

I pray you are united with your children. You are an amazing father!

@heleniam5419 Жыл бұрын

I can't understand how the police won't support the courts decision. Why can't they help him with getting the children back

@Kseo93 Жыл бұрын

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.

@adamm2091 Жыл бұрын

I hope Koreans help this man with his petition!!

@darrenalfonso Жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking 😢 good on Asian Boss for highlighting this. Hoping for a resolution soon.

@asianprince8718 Жыл бұрын

I hope to see the ending, too.

@fineprint__ Жыл бұрын

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.

@nonaboccalupo7733 Жыл бұрын

This needs to go viral, then the Korean government will be embarrassed and do something! You need to post a picture of the mother

@flamea56 Жыл бұрын

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.

@a.schroeder Жыл бұрын

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.

@stillcovalent Жыл бұрын

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.

@serenitybeauty Жыл бұрын

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.🙏♥️

@PumpkinMozie Жыл бұрын

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.

@katr2771 Жыл бұрын

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

@sanamehraj9363 Жыл бұрын

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 🙌🏻

@yixiuchan Жыл бұрын

May you be reunited with your beloved children very soon! Sending you courage, strength, and prayers for family reunion!!

@dracomalfoy9098 Жыл бұрын

If his wife is seeing this comment, you are ruthless, and very cruel woman, no child should get a mother like you.

@despinoza0391 Жыл бұрын

This was heartbreaking to see. Thank you for sharing his story and ways for all us to help. #AsianBoss #HelpJohnSichi

@XCornelia14 Жыл бұрын

When I saw his story I hoped you would cover it and here we are! All the best to this dad

@XGaMeROo Жыл бұрын

It's so heartbreaking, I'm just tearing up uncontrollably, what a cold cold disgraceful person the mother is

@weenie831 Жыл бұрын

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. 😢

@und3f1n32 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Asian Boss, for helping him out!!

@Abale8883 Жыл бұрын

This is extremely heart wrenching. I admire his dedication and love for his kids and hope they to wishfully reunite soon.

@isamedal Жыл бұрын

This broke my heart. I hope that John is one day reunited with his children! ❤️

@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Жыл бұрын

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.

@Chichibu01 Жыл бұрын

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..!

@caylabuttram Жыл бұрын

His protest is so powerful: just like his real life, he's trying to reach his children but can't ever get to them.

@letsgetit7566 Жыл бұрын

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🤷🏼‍♀️

@Amirhesamyan Жыл бұрын

This guy is a world-class software engineer (look up his bio). Such a shame his time is being wasted like this.

@asianprince8718 Жыл бұрын

Where can I view his bio? Website?

@pepelepew1227 Жыл бұрын

if you had looked up his bio, you would also know the kids wanted to be with mom and the us court then assigned sole legal & physical custody to Sichi

@nope6908 Жыл бұрын

@@pepelepew1227 where is the bio?

@pepelepew1227 Жыл бұрын

@@nope6908 just type in "john sichi" with quotation marks. also i hate the part where asian boss labelled min ji won as attorney at law instead of Sichi’s legal representative. her speech in this video got me googIing

@imtranditional2686 Жыл бұрын

@@pepelepew1227The point here I think is children can still with their mom but why the mom decided to ban the Dad from being with them. She lost a court case which is horrible for her side but at the same her action now is not right also.

@gopher4life1 Жыл бұрын

Very sad story and can’t imagine how traumatized his kids are. But, with any parental custody dispute, it would be good to hear both sides. Sounded like a disagreement in 2019 led to her taking their kids to Korea…that’s pretty extreme. Why did she took such drastic action?! Hopefully she can tell her side as well.

@deepalall647 Жыл бұрын

Yup, even I want to know why she did what she did. It’s not that simple.

@anne-mariebenjamin7499 Жыл бұрын

True but every child should have the right to interact and have the love of both parents and no parent take away that choice from their children,unless they’re at risk but it seems as this is not an issue or the court wouldn’t have ruled for him to have access

@theodora_pilates Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm curious too, how come Stephen never asked why. Why did she take such extreme measures. In any case, this was heartbreaking, I hope they figure out a solution soon.

@HF-tj8db Жыл бұрын

A lot of people who move abroad end up missing their home country, and perhaps she decided she wanted to raise her kids in Korea instead. Obviously that would be a terrible reason, but if she lived for 20,30 years in Korea, she might feel strongly enough about it to do something as horrible as this.

@anne-mariebenjamin7499 Жыл бұрын

@@HF-tj8db that’s the issue with marrying someone from another country when one of the parties want to return home I have seen,some of my female friends ,in similar situation that after having children they want to return home but unfortunately after having made the choice to have children you must think of your children,their long term welfare and how they’ll view your selfish decision when they’re adults One has to respect children’s wishes especially when underage who cannot make informed decisions and so one has to make provisions for interactions with the other parent even if you may now hate their guts. It’s the children who suffer many mental health issues when they become adults

@beachkween Жыл бұрын

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.

@gijaysorez7747 Жыл бұрын

It's so weird to me how the government can't enforce the court decision. It is just baffling. I hope this loving father meets his children again soon ❤️

@ft_hknmtt Жыл бұрын

This should be on the news internationally instead of just all kpop.

@r1r1or2updownx3 Жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking. Will certainly pray for them. He seems sincerely loving. Thanks for bringing this attention.

@stephanieallangarman5598 Жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏🏽

@clarke6814 Жыл бұрын

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.

@aliciayal-rabeah7230 Жыл бұрын

This poor man... I pray justice is done and he can see and hopefully have his children back.

@8Clowny Жыл бұрын

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.

@sildeevillareal1569 Жыл бұрын

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.

@exolyera7003 Жыл бұрын

I hope this man can meet his child again😢

@Tessence_ Жыл бұрын

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!

@Family1st2011 Жыл бұрын

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 ! 💕

@wendyodell356 Жыл бұрын

This is the most heart-wrenching thing I've ever heard and seen. May God be with you and your kids. 🙏❤️

@sharonramayah4017 Жыл бұрын

I hope and pray that you will be able find your children and reunited with them soon. Stay strong and healthy. Love from Malaysia.

@necovelli Жыл бұрын

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!

@clee4510 Жыл бұрын

This is heartbreaking. I hope he continues the fight and he continues to receive media coverage.

@troods8110 Жыл бұрын

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 🇨🇦

@ifergot Жыл бұрын

This is actually heart breaking... I could hear the pain in his voice when he tried explaining at first. He must be in so much despair, but constantly holding onto hope. His sighs, the stutter, and the backtracking to get his explanation out. That's actually horrible that the wife took the kids like that...

@SoloMama23 Жыл бұрын

This brought me to tears 😢 I hope and will pray for a resolve for all. Keep up the fight John! God bless you!

@sharylwright199 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rebeccanazario2906 Жыл бұрын

Omgoodness!This is heartbreaking 😭. I pray he gets to see his kids soon.

@mzkii1002 Жыл бұрын

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 😥😥

@bonnie25ful Жыл бұрын

This is so heartbreaking John. I pray & wish you will find your children soon. Hwaiting💜

@ryanjung4986 Жыл бұрын

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

@mendiol93 Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine how the father is feeling. So sad!!! Hope this issue is resolved soon.

@svenmates Жыл бұрын

This broke my heart I really really wish him the best and I hope he gets to see his children again 💗💗

@tinanana46 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this important video 😢

@gerberlee3170 Жыл бұрын

So touching.. stay strong and keep staying stronger 💪

@sakumas1183 Жыл бұрын

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.