In South Korea, a husband sued his wife for refusing to donate an organ to him.
Publika.az reports that this was written by "Oddity Central."
According to the information, the couple had been married for three years and have two young children. However, their lives changed during the winter of 2024 when the man was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. Doctors warned that he would not live more than a year without an organ transplant.
It is reported that after being placed on the waiting list, the man received support from his parents and wife throughout the treatment. Doctors determined that his wife was more than 95% compatible as a donor. Saving his life seemed realistic, but the woman unexpectedly refused the operation, citing her "pathological fear of needles and sharp objects."
It is reported that the woman's refusal caused tension in the family. The husband told his wife that she had betrayed him by not being his remedy. The man's parents pressured her by insisting that only she could save her husband's life. However, a donor was soon found, and the transplant was successful.
After the man recovered, he learned that his wife had previously undergone a number of procedures related to appendectomy and injections. During a conversation, the woman admitted that the true reason for her refusal was a fear of complications that could leave their children motherless. The husband regarded these arguments as insufficient and filed for divorce in court.
Although this case sparked widespread public protests, the court confirmed the woman's position. The decision stated that organ donation is a voluntary choice and cannot be considered an obligation even within marriage.
It became known after the court proceedings that the couple divorced. The woman took custody of the children and agreed to provide financial support to her ex-husband until he recovered.
