Overview

• Lee Si-young proceeded with an IVF transfer of an embryo she and her former spouse cryopreserved during their marriage as its five-year storage limit neared expiration
• The actress publicly announced her second pregnancy on July 8 to preempt speculation and said her choice was driven by a desire to avoid regrets she experienced with her first child
• Her ex-husband confirmed he did not consent to the procedure but stated he will fulfill his parental responsibilities for their unborn child
• South Korean law requires formal recognition of paternity for children born outside marriage, either through voluntary acknowledgement by the father or a court suit by the mother
• Legal experts warn that carrying out implantation without spousal consent could raise liability questions, though establishing paternity would grant full parental rights and obligations