Gay marriage is not legal in Korea.
The way gay men do it to be a family with each other is that oldest adopts the other. That way, they share patrimony and surname.
Okay, Mr. Kwon legally registered Ho as his son so they would have a direct family relationship. That way, if Mr. Kwon dies, Ho inherits all his wealth, and if Ho dies, Sol would be placed in Mr. Kwon’s care because he is legally his grandfather. It's a way for them to protect and take care of each other in countries where same-sex marriage is still illegal.
same sex marriage isnt legal in korea. only way for 'em to be family and gain family rights is by haebeom "adopting" sungho. especially since haebeom takes on such dangerous jobs sometimes and how only legal relatives are needed when one gets hospitalized and stuff.
yess i assumed as much! thank you for your explanations. i really do hope it's legalized in more countries soon
did top register the bottom as his kid? I'm a lil confused