Following the death of the late Seo Hee-won (徐熙媛), the inheritance worth 60 billion won and the custody issues of her two children have garnered attention.
According to recent reports, Seo Hee-won's family and her ex-husband Wang Shaofei (汪小菲) have reached an agreement regarding the inheritance and custody, which means that Koo Jun-yup (具俊燁) and the two children will receive legal inheritance. However, since the two children are minors, it is highly likely that Wang Shaofei will be designated as the legal guardian until they reach adulthood, which is expected to cause controversy.
Koo Jun-yup inherits part of the late Seo Hee-won's estate… Will the former husband Wang manage it?
According to local media in Taiwan, the late Seo Hee-won's estate is estimated to be over 60 billion won. Under local law, the estate is inherited by the spouse and direct children, meaning that Koo Jun-yup and the two children will each receive one-third of the inheritance. However, since the two children are minors, the legal guardian Wang Shaofei may exercise management rights, which has drawn interest.
In particular, Wang Shaofei stated regarding this matter, “I will prioritize the welfare of the children” and “I will help them grow safely in Taiwan.” However, the public is questioning whether it is appropriate for the ex-husband to manage the inheritance.
Did the late Seo Hee-won's mother transfer the inheritance and custody to Wang Shaofei?
Seo Hee-won's mother, Huang Chun-mei (黃春梅), recently stated in a media interview, “The sorrow of losing my daughter is too great” and “I will do as Wang Shaofei wishes,” shocking many. This statement has led to interpretations that Wang Shaofei may gain substantial authority regarding the inheritance and custody.
According to Taiwanese law, the legal guardian of a minor is primarily designated as the surviving parent, and the inheritance is also placed under the guardian's management. As a result, it has become more likely that Wang Shaofei will manage the inheritance until Seo Hee-won's two children reach adulthood.
Will Wang Shaofei resolve the 25 billion won debt issue?
Meanwhile, reports have emerged through Taiwanese media that Seo Hee-won's ex-husband Wang Shaofei has approximately 25 billion won in debt. This amount includes the mortgage on the luxury apartment in Taipei's Xinyi District, where Seo Hee-won lived during her lifetime, as well as other debts.
As a result, with Wang Shaofei potentially holding management rights over the inheritance, there are concerns that he may use part of the inheritance to resolve this debt. However, since the law strictly limits the guardian's ability to use a minor's inheritance arbitrarily, discussions regarding the specific management methods are expected to continue.
What position will Koo Jun-yup reveal amid silence?
Currently, Koo Jun-yup has canceled all schedules following the death of Seo Hee-won and is in a state of mourning. He lived with Seo Hee-won in Taiwan and is reported to have been greatly shocked by the sudden news.
As reports emerge that Koo Jun-yup will inherit the estate, attention is focused on his stance. In particular, with the possibility that the ex-husband Wang Shaofei will manage the inheritance, it remains to be seen what position Koo Jun-yup will take on this matter.
Inheritance and custody negotiations completed, controversy over Wang's management rights
• The late Seo Hee-won's inheritance is approximately 60 billion won, with Koo Jun-yup and the two children inheriting
• The two children are minors… the ex-husband Wang Shaofei is the legal guardian
• The possibility of Wang Shaofei managing the inheritance has been raised… public reactions are mixed
• The 25 billion won debt issue may be related to the inheritance?
• Koo Jun-yup's future actions are under scrutiny amid silence
Although the inheritance and custody issues of the late Seo Hee-won have reached a legal agreement, controversy continues. The public's attention is focused on whether it is appropriate for the ex-husband Wang Shaofei to manage the inheritance and what position Koo Jun-yup will take on this matter.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
