77-Year-Old Kim Yong-geon Registers Late-Born Son on Family Register

Recent Genetic Testing for 'Parentage Verification'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actor Kim Yong-gun (77) will register his son, born last year with his girlfriend A (37), who is 39 years younger, on his family register.

According to The Fact on the 15th, Kim Yong-gun confirmed on the 14th that the DNA test of his son, requested on the 7th at a university hospital in Seoul, proved paternity.

The child is currently being raised by Ms. A, and Kim Yong-gun is reportedly seeking to support living expenses necessary for raising the child, including registering him on the family register.

Kim Yong-gun and Ms. A met at a drama wrap-up party in 2008 and maintained a relationship for 13 years. Conflict arose when they had a child. Ms. A revealed that Kim Yong-gun opposed the birth, while Kim Yong-gun apologized, stating, "It is true that I suggested abortion, but I decided to take responsibility by allowing the child to be born and registered on the family register."

Kim Yong-gun, who married a non-celebrity woman in 1977 and divorced in 1996, has two sons, Ha Jung-woo (Kim Sung-hoon) and Cha Hyun-woo (Kim Young-hoon). He previously stated, "I informed my sons about the pregnancy, and contrary to worries, they welcomed the new life as a blessing. I conveyed my intention to fulfill the responsibilities of smooth childbirth and child-rearing with their support."

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