Actor Jung Woo-sung's son with model-turned-broadcaster Moon Gabi has sparked major public debate over the size of child support and inheritance rights, and after about a year Moon Gabi posted photos of her rapidly growing son that caught attention.
On the 30th, Moon Gabi uploaded several daily-life photos with her son to her social media. In the released photos, the son matched outfits with his mother or played on a green grassy field, and was seen walking hand in hand on the beach, showing how much he has grown. Unlike a year ago, his walking caught the eye.
Among internet users, questions such as "How far does Jung Woo-sung's responsibility for his son extend?" and "With mention of the Cheongdam-dong building, does the possibility of inheritance increase?" have resurfaced.
Earlier, YouTuber Lee Jin-ho released an interview with lawyer Yang So-young of the law firm Sungin, and in that interview Yang said, "Since Jung Woo-sung has been acknowledged as the biological father, he must take responsibility for child support." Specifically, the following remarks were made: "According to the court's child support guideline table, if monthly income exceeds the 12 million won bracket, it falls into the maximum bracket," and "under current standards it seems it would be between 2 million and 3 million won per month," was the speculation. In particular, she added, "If the child is to attend a good kindergarten, good hospital, good school, discussions with the caregiver could lead to 10 million won or 20 million won per month," and "otherwise the guideline table determines the amount."
Legally, about 3 million won per month is presented as the standard range, with amounts above that available as optional additional payments, and among Jung Woo-sung's assets the building on Dosan-daero in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, was also mentioned. This building was jointly purchased by Jung Woo-sung and actor Lee Jung-jae in 2020 for 33 billion won, and recent estimates suggest its market value reaches at least the 50 billion won range.
In this regard, inheritance rights for Jung Woo-sung's son born out of wedlock were also raised: even children born out of wedlock can become legal heirs if paternity is acknowledged, experts said. At the time, lawyer Yang So-young said, "That inheritance rights are 100% means that even an illegitimate child becomes a legal heir as a recognized child." In other words, the possibility that his son could have inheritance rights to assets registered in Jung Woo-sung's name appears to have drawn renewed interest.
When this news spread, a variety of reactions erupted online: "Wow… 3 million won a month is 'above average.' Still, the father should take responsibility," and "Mentioning a 50 billion won building… I can't grasp the numbers. A newborn landlord?" At the same time, some said, "With talk of inheritance rights, I worry the child is being consumed as a 'scandal child' frame," reflecting a mix of positive and negative sentiments.
This highlights both that Jung Woo-sung appears to be preparing to meet child support obligations within legal standards and that his assets could lead to inheritance issues. In particular, with the two axes of "child support at the level of 2 million to 3 million won per month" and "ownership of a building in the 50 billion won range," the matter has expanded beyond a simple entertainment scandal to a social discourse about wealth and responsibility.
Still, the important point is that the child should be respected as a life, not merely the subject of controversy. Child support and inheritance issues are both parental responsibilities and rights, but above all the child's life should be central. Voices have also cautioned that excessive attention to the child should be viewed carefully.
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