Entry #4617: LGBT housing discrimination in North Korea

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RegionNorth Korea
IssueLGBT housing discrimination
StatusNo protections
Start DateSep 14, 1948
End Date(none)
DescriptionBecause sexual orientation as a concept does not appear in North Korea law, there is no legal prohibition of discrimination by state and nonstate actors based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics.
Sourceshttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2011/09/182_95702.html


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deleted by Belmount. Not the right link for this type of topic, it leads to something else, banned member

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edited by Notdog1996. Changing description as it is needlessly inflammatory

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DescriptionNorth Korea executes LGBTQ+ Members, because they are "influenced by capitalism".Because sexual orientation as a concept does not appear in North Korea law, there is no legal prohibition of discrimination by state and nonstate actors based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics.
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North Korea executes LGBTQ+ Members, because they are "influenced by capitalism". Because sexual orientation as a concept does not appear in North Korea law, there is no legal prohibition of discrimination by state and nonstate actors based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics.

edited by Notdog1996. Changing description as it is needlessly inflammatory

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DescriptionBecause sexual orientation as a concept does not appear in North Korea law, there is no legal prohibition of discrimination by state and nonstate actors based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics.North Korea executes LGBTQ+ Members, because they are "influenced by capitalism".
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Because sexual orientation as a concept does not appear in North Korea law, there is no legal prohibition of discrimination by state and nonstate actors based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics. executes LGBTQ+ Members, because they are "influenced by capitalism".

edited by im_h_DEACTIVATED

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DescriptionThe North Korean Constitution states that all citizens are equal but it is unclear if this equality is extended to LGBT citizens.Because sexual orientation as a concept does not appear in North Korea law, there is no legal prohibition of discrimination by state and nonstate actors based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics.
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The North Korean Constitution states that all citizens are equal but it is unclear if this equality is extended to LGBT citizens. Because sexual orientation as a concept does not appear in North Korea law, there is no legal prohibition of discrimination by state and nonstate actors based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics.
Reports (6)
  • Newer law has been passed "Homosexuality is a grey area in North Korea—it is basically all up to the authorities’ opinions."
  • Newer law has been passed "Homosexuality is a grey area in North Korea—it is basically all up to the authorities’ opinions."
  • Sources are invalid or broken
  • Note field is incorrect "It hasn't been confirmed if the country regualrly executes same-sex couples."
  • Sources are invalid or broken "The only information about executions against LGBTQ+ people is from a US funded non-profit."
  • Status is not correct

edited by im_h_DEACTIVATED

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Value(REMOVED)No protections
Special StatusAmbiguous(REMOVED)
Sourceshttps://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Peoples_Republic_of_Korea_1998.pdf?lang=enhttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2011/09/182_95702.html
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https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Peoples_Republic_of_Korea_1998.pdf?lang=en https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2011/09/182_95702.html

edited by im_h_DEACTIVATED

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Special StatusN/AAmbiguous

edited by im_h_DEACTIVATED

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Special StatusAmbiguousN/A

edited by Buzdolabimotoru

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ValueNo protections(REMOVED)
Special Status(REMOVED)Ambiguous

edited by maddyksf

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Value(REMOVED)No protections
Special StatusAmbiguous(REMOVED)

edited by TommmyThorpe

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueNo protections(REMOVED)
Special Status(REMOVED)Ambiguous
DescriptionThe North Korean Constitution states that all citizens are equal but it is unclear if this equality is extended to LGBT citizens.
Sourceshttps://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Peoples_Republic_of_Korea_1998.pdf?lang=en

edited by Ausyk

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Start Date(unknown)Sep 14, 1948
DescriptionNo
SourcesNo
Reports (1)
  • Sources are invalid or broken