死後胞胎의 자기결정권에 관한 일고찰

A Study on the Decision-Making Framework for Posthumous Reproduction

&nbsp;&nbsp;There is no legislation about posthumous reproduction in Korea. And the long-term effect of inevitable changes in the stucture of families and quality of relationship created by assisted reproduction are not widely discussed and have not yet become the subject of research in the social science. But this paper only concentrates on what is an adequate decision-making framework for posthumous reproduction.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;A traditional property model does not reflect the value of gametes and embryos to the individual concerned. Because property does not speak to the significance of genetic links, genetic continuity and potential personhood inherent in our relationship with our gametes and embryos.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;Therefore I propose in this paper that the interest of all parties concerned - the deceased, the widow, the child - as well as the broad social interest, must be weighed if we are to decide on the ethics of posthumous reproduction.