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  • 1Institute for Gender Research, Seoul National University Social Science College, Seoul, Korea.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Bioethics
  • Medical Law

Background:

  • Surrogacy treatments are practiced in Korea despite the absence of specific legislation.
  • This legal vacuum presents ethical dilemmas for Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) at fertility clinics.
  • There is an unmet need for institutional standards to guide surrogate pregnancy procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the multifaceted issues surrounding surrogacy in Korea.
  • To provide a framework for Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in evaluating surrogacy cases.
  • To inform the development of future national or professional regulations for surrogacy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of legal statutes and ethical guidelines pertaining to assisted reproductive technologies.
  • Analysis of social perceptions and implications of surrogacy.
  • Examination of medical considerations and practices in surrogate pregnancies.

Main Results:

  • Identified a significant gap between the practice of surrogacy and its legal regulation in Korea.
  • Highlighted the ethical complexities faced by IRBs in the absence of clear guidelines.
  • Underscored the need for a comprehensive approach addressing legal, social, and medical factors.

Conclusions:

  • The article provides critical insights into the legal, social, and medical dimensions of surrogacy.
  • It serves as a foundational resource for IRBs to establish consistent ethical standards for surrogacy cases.
  • It advocates for the proactive development of institutional protocols pending national regulation.