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Husband refuses vasectomy due to 'fear of pain' after wife has two disabled children, sparking outrage

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A South Korean man agreed to a vasectomy to help his wife, who has already had three children, two with disabilities, but later refused due to fear of pain.
  • The wife expressed extreme frustration, stating her husband helps with childcare only about 10% of the time and leaves most duties, like diaper changes, to her.
  • The situation was revealed on the JTBC program "Divorce Settlement," where the wife also alleged domestic violence, including being slapped and hit with an umbrella, which the husband denied, claiming to have forgotten.

A South Korean couple's struggle has come to light on the JTBC program "Divorce Settlement," revealing deep marital discord stemming from childcare responsibilities and a husband's refusal to undergo a vasectomy.

I'm afraid! Of surgery!

— HusbandExplaining his refusal to undergo a vasectomy due to fear of pain.

The couple has three children, with the two eldest sons having disabilities, one with autism and the other with a cognitive development disorder. The immense burden has led the parents to send their eldest son to a specialized institution. The wife expressed her deep frustration, accusing her husband of providing minimal childcare, estimating his contribution at only 10%, and leaving her to handle most tasks, including diaper changes.

What can we do? That is a gift from God to us humans.

— HusbandInitially responding to the idea of having more children.

Adding to the wife's distress, her husband had initially agreed to a vasectomy to prevent further financial and emotional strain on the family. However, he later reneged on this promise, citing an intense fear of pain. This decision, particularly in light of his wife having already given birth to three children, has drawn widespread criticism.

But we have to take care of them together to have them.

— Park Ha SunA female guest on the show, reacting to the husband's fear of pain preventing a vasectomy while his wife bore three children.

During the program, the wife also disclosed allegations of domestic violence, including instances of being slapped and hit with an umbrella. The husband, however, denied these accusations, claiming he had forgotten the incidents. The wife's emotional testimony, including her past need to seek refuge in a shelter due to the abuse, highlighted her suffering and the development of depression, yet she remains conflicted about ending the long-term relationship.

I'm really tired...

— WifeExpressing her exhaustion and emotional distress during the program.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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