According to the Money Today media outlet, lawyer Yang So-young of Sungin Law Firm said in an interview with YouTuber Lee Jin-ho on the 25th that the maximum child support Jung Woo-sung has to pay will likely be between 2 and 3 million Korean won (about $1,400 to $2,100).
Lawyer Yang explained: “Since Jung Woo-sung recognized the child as his biological offspring, he is also responsible for the child’s maintenance. In general, they will probably agree on a payment amount. Otherwise, the court will determine the amount based on child support guidelines, requiring monthly payments until the child turns 18.”
He further added, “According to the guidelines, the maximum monthly income considered is 12 million won (about $8,500). Earning more does not require additional payments. In this case, the child support amount should be up to 3 million won. However, if the caregiver seeks better education, healthcare or other premium services for the child, he or she could negotiate for amounts of 10 to 20 million won (about $7,100 to $14,200) or more.
Yang made it clear that if an agreement is not reached, the court will impose the amount of support according to its guidelines. While the court may recognize the parent’s fame and wealth to adjust the amount, basic guidelines serve as a benchmark.
The lawyer also noted that Jung Woo-sung’s out-of-wedlock son has full inheritance rights to his assets. Being the actor’s only known child, this child will inherit 100% of his legal estate. Jung Woo-sung, together with Lee Jung-jae, jointly owns a building in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, worth KRW33 billion (about $23.6 million), purchased in 2020.
On criticism of Jung Woo-sung for not marrying Moon Ga-bi, Yang suggested that such opinions may be excessive.
“The legal relationship changed because Moon Ga-bi decided to have the child. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of raising children, expecting additional responsibilities is unreasonable. As long as he fulfills his duties of raising and supporting the child, he fulfills his obligations,“he underlined.
Who added, “I have seen many couples regret getting married just because they had a child. Marriage and childbirth should be considered separately. It is unreasonable to demand marital responsibilities simply because one parent has decided to have the child without mutual agreement.”
Source: Daum
