Entry #223: Serving openly in military in South Korea

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RegionSouth Korea
IssueServing openly in military
Statusambiguous
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionServing openly is possible, but legal difficulties and prosecution applies.
Sourceshttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/10/world/asia/south-korea-army-gay.html


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Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
ValueIllegal
Value Specialambiguous
Start Date1945-08-150000-01-01
NoteArticle 92 of the South Korean Military Code provides punishment for gay men in the South Korean Military including dishonorable discharge.Serving openly is possible, but legal difficulties and prosecution applies.
Sourceshttp://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/09/117_67179.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/10/world/asia/south-korea-army-gay.html

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