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History

Homosexual activity in North Jeolla

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Homosexual activity in North Jeolla is legal.

Current status
Legal under federal South Korea law
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.
Details
Sources:
www.nbcnews.com/now/video/m…
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out…
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Same-sex marriage in North Jeolla

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Same-sex marriage in North Jeolla is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Censorship of LGBT issues in North Jeolla

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Censorship of LGBT issues in North Jeolla is no censorship.

Current status
Since Apr 3, 2003
No censorship under federal South Korea law
There are no formal restrictions on freedom of expression and association in South Korea. However, in July 2023, the mayor and other municipal officials in Daegu attempted to physically obstruct the annual Daegu Queer Culture Festival, citing traffic violations. They failed and the festival continued.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-… - Section 6.6
www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/wo…
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Nov 1, 2001–Apr 2, 2003
State-enforced under federal South Korea law
The Government of South Korea practiced censorship of gay content websites from 2001 to 2003, through its Information and Communications Ethics Committee, an official organ of the Ministry of Information and Communication.
Details
Sources:
www.i-policy.org/2010/01/in…
www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/wo…
www.sarahlawrence.edu/facul…
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Jan 18, 1982–Oct 31, 2001
No censorship under federal South Korea law
In 1982, a series of liberalisation measures revoked the clause of the Minor Offences Act that criminalised men from having long hair, which had the impact of criminalising the gender expression of transgender women. Since then, there have been no known restrictions or censorship of LGBTIQ+ expression, advocacy or topics until 2001,
Details
Sources:
www.sarahlawrence.edu/facul…
m.koreaherald.com/article/3103351
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Mar 10, 1973–Jan 17, 1982
State-enforced under federal South Korea law
In 1973, the South Korean government passed the Minor Offences Act which criminalised men from growing their hair long. Although there is no known information, it is likely that this law was also used to target transgender women especially since the law explicitly stated that men couldn’t grow their hair at a length that makes it difficult to tell if they’re a man or woman. This policy was abolished in 1982.
Details
Sources:
m.koreaherald.com/article/3103351
www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/li…
www.tate.org.uk/research/ta…
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Until Mar 9, 1973
No censorship under federal South Korea law
Until 1973, there were no known laws explicitly censoring or restricting LGBTIQ+ expression, advocacy or topics in South Korea.
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Sources:
www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/li…
www.tate.org.uk/research/ta…
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Right to change legal gender in North Jeolla

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Right to change legal gender in North Jeolla is unknown.

Nov 20, 1992–Jun 22, 2006
Legal, but requires surgery under federal South Korea law
Between 1992 and 2006, despite the lack of regulation, there were cases of legal gender recognition in South Korea after surgery was performed.
Details
Sources:
www.transgender.or.kr/29/?q…
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Until Nov 19, 1992
Illegal under federal South Korea law
Until 1992, there was no legal gender recognition provided in South Korea.
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Sources:
www.transgender.or.kr/29/?q…
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Current status
Unknown

Gender-affirming care in North Jeolla

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Gender-affirming care in North Jeolla is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in North Jeolla

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in North Jeolla is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized under federal South Korea law
South Korea does not legally recognize a third gender.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Hate crime protections in North Jeolla

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Hate crime protections in North Jeolla is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT discrimination in North Jeolla

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LGBT discrimination in North Jeolla is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT employment discrimination in North Jeolla

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LGBT employment discrimination in North Jeolla is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in North Jeolla

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LGBT housing discrimination in North Jeolla is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in North Jeolla

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Same-sex adoption in North Jeolla is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in North Jeolla

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Intersex infant surgery in North Jeolla is not banned.

Current status
Not banned under federal South Korea law
South Korea does not prohibit "normalization" surgery on intersex infants.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Serving openly in military in North Jeolla

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Serving openly in military in North Jeolla is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Blood donations by MSMs in North Jeolla

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Blood donations by MSMs in North Jeolla is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in North Jeolla

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Conversion therapy in North Jeolla is not banned.

Current status
Not banned under federal South Korea law
South Korea does not ban conversion therapies that aim to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Equal age of consent in North Jeolla

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Equal age of consent in North Jeolla is unknown.

Current status
Unknown
Equality Index ?
70 / 100
Legal Rights
70 / 100
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