"Never Had a Daughter" Discovered by DNA Test... Dramatic Reunion of Twins Unknown for 36 Years

Korean-born adoptees Molly Sinnott and Emily Bushnell confirmed each other's existence after 36 years through DNA testing.
[Photo by Good Morning America website capture]

[Asia Economy Reporter Sumi Hwang] A pair of Korean-American identical twin sisters, who were adopted into different families in the United States 36 years ago and lived unaware of each other's existence, were dramatically reunited through DNA testing conducted around the same time, a story that has come to light.

On the 17th (local time), according to the American ABC program "Good Morning America," Molly Sinnott, a Korean-born adoptee, recently took a DNA test and discovered a shocking fact.

The test revealed an 11-year-old girl whose DNA matched 49.96%, presumed to be her daughter.

Sinnott, who has never had a child, expressed disbelief, saying, "This is nonsense."

It was later revealed that Emily Bushnell, the mother of the girl presumed to be her daughter, is actually her identical twin sister.

Bushnell's daughter, Isabel, said, "Because my mom was adopted, I wanted to see if there might be more family on her side, so I took a DNA test." Although Isabel encouraged Bushnell to take the test first, Bushnell was reluctant, so Isabel took the test instead.

Coincidentally, Sinnott also received her DNA test results around the same time.

The two sisters, born in Korea and adopted into different families in the U.S., had lived for 36 years completely unaware of each other's existence, making the test results a shock.

Bushnell said, "It felt like a hole in my heart was suddenly filled," adding, "I had a loving family and lived well, but I always felt something was missing." She continued, "When I found out I had an identical twin sister, everything became clear. Now I understand everything."

After learning of each other's existence, the two exchanged text messages and photos, and met face-to-face for the first time on their 36th birthday.

Bushnell said, "It was the happiest moment of my life. Although I lost the time I could have spent with my twin sister over 36 years, I am very grateful for the time ahead."