11/01/2025
Yay!
A step forward for ๐
For the first time, South Korea is officially recognizing same-s*x couples in its national census.
As of October 22, partners of the same gender can now be listed as โspousesโ or โcohabiting partners.โ Itโs a major step for + visibility and inclusion, with the Ministry of Data and Statistics calling it a milestone for representation. Advocacy groups across the country are celebrating the move as a โhistoric decision.โ
South Korea still doesnโt legally recognize same-s*x marriage or offer full anti-discrimination protections, but this is a step toward a future where every kind of love counts.