Entry #220: Homosexual activity in South Korea

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RegionSouth Korea
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionSame-sex intercourse is not illegal for civilians in South Korea, but it is between men in the military. Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act penalizes "anal intercourse" and other so-called “indecent acts” in any military setting with up to two years in prison — and all able-bodied men must serve about two years in the military. No law criminalizes heterosexual intercourse in the South Korean military.
Sourceshttps://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/meet-the-activists-calling-for-lgbtq-rights-in-south-korea-158876741797 https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/south-koreas-lgbtq-community-confronts-crushing-headwinds-fight-equali-rcna57777
Reports (1)
  • Newer law has been passed "It seems that the military scenario changed! "


Revision History (2)

Revision by rainbowmit1. Added context.

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NoteHomosexuality in Korea never had been illegal in whole history.Same-sex intercourse is not illegal for civilians in South Korea, but it is between men in the military.

Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act penalizes "anal intercourse" and other so-called “indecent acts” in any military setting with up to two years in prison — and all able-bodied men must serve about two years in the military. No law criminalizes heterosexual intercourse in the South Korean military.
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Homosexuality in Korea never had been illegal in whole history. Same-sex intercourse is not illegal for civilians in South Korea, but it is between men in the military. Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act penalizes "anal intercourse" and other so-called “indecent acts” in any military setting with up to two years in prison — and all able-bodied men must serve about two years in the military. No law criminalizes heterosexual intercourse in the South Korean military.
Sourceshttp://www.iglhrc.org/content/south-korea-homosexuality-removed-classification-harmful-and-obscene-youth-protection-lawhttps://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/meet-the-activists-calling-for-lgbtq-rights-in-south-korea-158876741797
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/south-koreas-lgbtq-community-confronts-crushing-headwinds-fight-equali-rcna57777
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http://www.iglhrc.org/content/south-korea-homosexuality-removed-classification-harmful-and-obscene-youth-protection-law https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/meet-the-activists-calling-for-lgbtq-rights-in-south-korea-158876741797 https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/south-koreas-lgbtq-community-confronts-crushing-headwinds-fight-equali-rcna57777

Revision by JordanB3047

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Start DateApr 22, 2003(NONE)
NoteHomosexuality in Korea never had been illegal in whole history.
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Homosexuality in Korea never had been illegal in whole history.
Reports (4)
  • Status is not correct "Homosexuality in Korea has never been illegal in whole history. Please remove this stupid wrong."
  • Status is not correct "Homosexuality had never been illegalized in whole history."
  • Status is not correct "Homosexuality in Korea never had been illegal in whole hostory."
  • Status is not correct "http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/south-korea-refuses-incorporate-gay-group110215"

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