Late Goo Hara's Biological Mother: "It's Not True That I Unilaterally Demand Money... I Do Not Agree with the 'Goo Hara Act'"

On the 23rd, the late Goo Hara's biological mother expressed her opposition to the 'Goo Hara Act' on TV Chosun's investigative reporting program 'Investigative Report Seven.' Photo by TV Chosun, screenshot from 'Investigative Report Seven' broadcast.

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] The biological mother of the late singer and actress Goo Hara, who passed away by suicide, has expressed opposition to the 'Goo Hara Act.'

On the 23rd, TV Chosun's investigative reporting program 'Exploratory Report Seven' aired an episode titled 'Parental Qualifications Ignited by Goo Hara,' featuring Goo Hara's biological mother, who stated, "I did not leave home due to an affair, but to survive."

In the broadcast, Goo's biological mother, Ms. A, said, "Ho-in (Goo Hara's older brother) does not know the past I have lived through," and added, "My son unilaterally claims that I abandoned my children, but that is not true."

Regarding suspicions of having an affair, Ms. A said, "I did not leave home because of an affair," and explained, "There are things I want to say and should say, but I keep my mouth shut. I was financially struggling and very ill."

She continued, "My son claims that I unilaterally demanded money, but that is not true," and added, "I do not agree with the 'Goo Hara Act.'"

She further stated, "Until 2017, I was in a difficult situation. I was financially strained and too ill to make contact, but after my children became adults, I met them whenever I could and shared affection. I should have taken the children with me then, and that is my fault."

Additionally, Goo's aunt, Ms. B, said on the same broadcast, "Inheritance should naturally be handled according to the law," and added, "Children are not born alone. Naturally, both sides should share."

When the production team asked, "Do you think a parent who does not directly raise their children or provide child support, and thus does not help the children, still has sufficient parental qualifications?" Ms. B responded, "It should naturally be handled according to the law," and reiterated, "Children are not born alone. Naturally, both sides should share."

Previously, Goo's biological mother, Ms. A, appeared after 20 years of absence and, following Goo's death on November 24 last year, hired a lawyer to claim inheritance rights.

Ms. A said, "While lamenting and crying at the hospital funeral hall, I received a call from my sister (Goo's aunt), who advised me, 'There is a lawyer I know; you should visit him.'"

In response, Goo's older brother has appealed for the enactment of the 'Goo Hara Act,' which would deny inheritance rights to family members who have abandoned their duty of support, stating, "A mother who has relinquished parental rights and custody has no right to inherit."

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