Lee Shi-young, without her ex-husband's consent, is pregnant with her second child through in vitro fertilization... "I will take responsibility" controversy
Actress Lee Shi-young stands at the center of heated debate once again as she reveals her pregnancy with her second child.
Lee Shi-young confessed on her personal SNS on the 8th, stating, "Just before the expiration of the storage period for the embryo prepared during my marriage, I decided to implant it instead of discarding it," revealing that she became pregnant through in vitro fertilization.
What particularly caught attention was her statement, "Although there was no consent from my ex-husband, the decision and responsibility for this life are entirely mine," which sparked further controversy.
Netizens are reacting with comments like, "I support the decision not to give up on life," while also expressing concerns that it's an unilateral choice that disregards the other party's rights. Some show empathy, saying, "The determination to take responsibility and raise one's own child is touching," and, "The decision to choose life while bearing all the burdens deserves support," but on the other hand, others raise ethical and legal issues, questioning, "How is it possible to become pregnant without the consent of the ex-husband?" and, "Aren't the rights of the other party being ignored?".
In this regard, Lee Hyun-gon, a former judge, noted that "a child born after divorce requires a recognition procedure," and that "pregnancy without the ex-husband's consent can lead to civil and criminal disputes," thus compounding the controversy.
Meanwhile, Mr. Jo, Lee Shi-young's ex-husband, stated, "I never consented to the pregnancy, but I will take full responsibility for the child," expressing his intention to negotiate regarding custody. Lee Shi-young's agency commented, "Pregnancy is a fact, but it is a personal matter, so detailed comments are difficult."
This issue has sparked social discussions on how to balance respect for motherhood, the right to life, and the rights and legal procedures of the ex-spouse. The choice for a life has ignited a heated debate over whether it represents "motherhood" or an "unilateral decision."
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