Current Version
| Region | South Korea |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Unrecognized |
| Start Date | Aug 15, 1948 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | In South Korea, same-sex marriage is neither prohibited nor legally recognized. |
| Sources | http://southkorea.angloinfo.com/family/marriage-partnerships/marriage-requirements/ |
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Revision History (4)
edited by abbeydrgnn. modification of an error
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
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| Value | Banned | Unrecognized |
| Description | There have been proposals to legalize same-sex marriage in Korea, but none have passed. | In South Korea, same-sex marriage is neither prohibited nor legally recognized. |
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| Description | There has been proposals to legalize gay marriage, but none have passed as of May 2022. | There have been proposals to legalize same-sex marriage in Korea, but none have passed. |
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Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "https://www.npr.org/2023/02/21/1158475301/south-korea-same-sex-partner-government-health-insurance
Due to a court ruling on February 21, 2023, the status is closer to unregistered cohabitation."
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
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| Value | Unrecognized | Banned |
| Description | There has been proposals to legalize gay marriage, but none have passed as of May 2022. | |
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Reports (4)
- Status is not correct "https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/06/01/marriage-equality-gets-boost-south-korea"
- Status is not correct "While South Korea does not recognize same-sex marriages, neither the Constitution of South Korea nor civil law defines marriage as being between a man and a woman."
- Status is not correct "Same-sex marriage is not explicitly prohibited in the country's constituition or civil law"
- All information is correct, just adding sources "South Korea could possibly legalise same sex marriage soon
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/31/south-koreas-first-ever-same-sex-marriage-bill-goes-to-parliament"
created by bradcoffey106
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Unrecognized |
| Start Date | Aug 15, 1948 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | (empty) |
| Sources | http://southkorea.angloinfo.com/family/marriage-partnerships/marriage-requirements/ |
Reports (4)
- Other "Dude, I just want know if it IS legal or NOT
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- Status is not correct "Same-sex marriage is not permitted yet."
- Status is not correct "The court just ruled it illegal"
- Status is not correct