”Goo Hara Law” finally passed by Legislation and Judiciary Committee... Passing the plenary session tomorrow (28th) is certain

The so-called "Goo Hara Law," which would deprive parents who do not raise their children of inheritance rights, and the Special Law on Jeonse Fraud, among others, have passed the Legislation and Judiciary Committee of the National Assembly of Korea.
Therefore, the bill is expected to pass the plenary session scheduled for the 28th. The National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee held a general meeting on the afternoon of the 27th and passed a bill called the “Criminal Law” that would allow the loss of inheritance rights of ascendants who violate unnecessary obligations.
The government passed the "Koo Hara Law" (a bill to amend the Civil Code). The law, named after the late singer Goo Hara (KARA), allows parents who fail to fulfill their child-rearing duties to lose their inheritance rights.
The amendment bill passed by the ruling and opposition parties this time allows an heir, as a direct ascendant of the deceased, to make a payment to the deceased if the heir seriously violates the obligation to support the deceased or commits a serious crime.
△ In the case of unfair treatment of other declarations, it was pointed out that the loss of inheritance rights is a possible condition. In order for the actual loss of inheritance rights to occur, △ the will of the deceased and △
At the request of a co-heirer, the family court must accept this.
The proposed amendment will come into force in January 2026. The Diet has decided to amend the Constitutional Law in accordance with the ruling by the Kenbo Court on the unconstitutionality of the Article on the Reserved Share of Direct Lineal Ancestors and Descendants.
The new law will also be applied retroactively to cases where inheritance began after April 25, 2024. Currently, if an inheritance is neglected between the date of the decision and the enforcement of the law, the joint heirs are
The law allows those who have inherited the Goo Hara family name to file for the loss of their inheritance rights up until the end of June 2026, six months after the law comes into force. The Goo Hara Law was submitted to the National Assembly by the 21st National Assembly and has been the subject of much debate.
However, the ruling and opposition parties disagreed on the method of determining whether or not to forfeit the right of inheritance, and the matter was unable to pass the "threshold" of the National Assembly.
In particular, the Constitutional Court ruled that the provision on the right of inheritance to direct lineal ascendants and descendants and brothers and sisters was unconstitutional and inconsistent with the Constitution.
The court ruled that the parts that were not included in the bill were unconstitutional, essentially acknowledging the need for the Goo Hara Law. After the Constitutional Court's decision, the ruling and opposition parties narrowed their differences through competition, and the bill was finally passed.
Rep. Seo Yeong-kyo, who has been strongly pushing for the bill since the 21st National Assembly, said, "It was finally passed after about five years since it was proposed in the National Assembly. During that time, the assets of those who died in unexpected accidents were not being used for protection.
"There have been cases where parents who did not raise the children took them," he said, crying, "I would like to express my sincere apologies to the bereaved families."
"I feel a great sense of regret that the bill could not be passed at the National Diet, causing a sense of loss to the public," he said. "I think it is very meaningful that the bill will soon pass the Legislation and Judiciary Committee."
On the same day, the Legislation and Judiciary Committee passed the Special Act on Jeonse Fraud (Special Act on Support for Jeonse Fraud Victims and Housing Stability) and the Taxi Full Monthly Wage Suspension Act (Amendment to the Taxi Industry Development Act).
The Special Taxi Fraud Act is a bill that expands the scope of people who are recognized as victims of jeonse fraud, provides the victims with public rental housing for up to 20 years, and supports the victims' housing stability.
The government has given a two-year grace period for the nationwide expansion of the monthly taxi wage system, which pays drivers more than the minimum wage by guaranteeing them a minimum working time of 40 hours.
Other proposed amendments to the Law for Promoting Mutual Cooperation between Large and Small Enterprises, the City Gas Business Law, the Industrial Cluster Revitalization Law, the Public Housing Special Law, and the Crime Victims Protection Law.
The amendment bill and other bills passed the Legislation and Judiciary Committee with the agreement of the ruling and opposition parties. The bills that passed the Legislation and Judiciary Committee on the same day are expected to pass the plenary session on the 28th without any problems.