Jeong Wonoh Urges Caution on Life Partnership Ordinance: "Support the Intent, but Proceed Carefully"
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During the Seoul mayoral TV debate, Kwon Youngguk, the Justice Party candidate, and Jeong Wonoh, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate, expressed differing views on the introduction of a life partnership ordinance. While Kwon emphasized the necessity of enacting related legislation, Jeong advocated for a gradual approach.
At the TV debate hosted by the Seoul Election Broadcasting Debate Committee on the 28th, Kwon stated, "In our society, there are 'single-person households that are not really single-person households.' Even if someone’s life partner of several decades collapses, unless they are a legal family member, they cannot sign for emergency surgery." He continued, "According to a survey by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family), 80% of the public supports abolishing discrimination against relationships outside of legal marriage. Do you have plans to create a related ordinance?"
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On the 28th, candidates are taking a commemorative photo ahead of the 2026 Seoul mayoral election debate held at SBS Prism Tower in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News
View original imageIn response, Jeong said, "I understand the intention to resolve difficulties by creating an ordinance that recognizes life partners," but also pointed out, "There is a possibility that other issues could arise as the process moves forward." He added, "It would be better to address this issue step by step as needed. Rather than adopting a comprehensive ordinance, it would be more manageable to address essential cases individually." He further stated, "If this becomes an overarching ordinance, unnecessary controversy could arise, so it would be best to proceed cautiously while preserving the original intent."
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