It is true for many countries, not for mine. Because whoever claims they are a "close person" to the patient in the sense that "they might feel the patient's pain as their own", if the patient cannot specify who is/isn't allowed to get their info, they might be entitled to visit the patient/know basic info about their condition. ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Plus we do have "registration" for same-sex couples, so that makes them their partner's guardian, I think.
If I was youngsoo I’d just say yes I’m family when the ICU asked. Because if you think about it, it’s not a lie. They had a wedding and live together and promised to spend the rest of their lives together. He can get into the semantics later with them if it comes up.
This is just one of the many sad circumstances for, if not all, most queer couples. Even though you're married, you won't be considered family if same-sex marriage is not legal in your country. You can't even be allowed to take care of your partner in times such as this because you're not legally his immediate family. So unfair and painful.