"I Didn't Even Prepare Dowry... Full-Time Housewife Wife Says to Make New House Joint Ownership"

Wife Who Didn't Bring Dowry When Married
Lives on Husband's Living Expenses
Demands 'Joint Ownership' of New House...
Netizens Debate "Rightful" vs "Shameless"

A story about a man whose wife, who did not bring any dowry at the time of marriage, is demanding that their house be registered under joint ownership has come to light.

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On the 1st, a post titled "If my wife has no financial contribution, should I make the house jointly owned?" was uploaded on an online community.

The author, husband Mr. A, said, "Before marriage, the house was owned outright without any loans and was under my name," adding, "Since all the appliances and furniture were new, my wife did not bring any separate dowry when we got married. We do not have children yet." His wife, Mrs. B, is a full-time homemaker.

While looking for a new house to move into, the wife requested joint ownership. Mr. A said, "It's quite difficult because my wife demands joint ownership even though she has not contributed financially to the household," and asked for opinions, "Should I grant joint ownership? Do others give joint ownership to their wives in similar situations?"

Netizens who read the story responded with comments such as, "The wife really just came empty-handed," "The husband is very considerate," "There are many shameless people," "Seems like she wants to secure a share through marriage," "Demanding joint ownership without any financial contribution is a bit much," and "The wife is really shameless."

On the other hand, some netizens commented, "It's better to register joint ownership as early as possible because if the house price rises, gift tax and comprehensive real estate tax also increase," "It's a request from the wife; can't you at least grant that much?" and "She demands joint ownership to show off even though she barely contributes to living expenses."

Meanwhile, according to the 'Housing Ownership Statistics' announced by Statistics Korea in 2022, 14.5% of apartments are owned jointly. It is presumed that most of these are 'joint ownership between spouses.'

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