Current Version
| Region | South Korea |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Foreign same-sex marriages recognized only |
| Start Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Currently, same-sex couples can receive spousal coverage under the National Health Insurance Service. Diplomatic same-sex marriages are also recognized. |
| Sources | https://www.thepinknews.com/2019/10/26/south-korea-history-blue-house-new-zealand-gay-ambassador-husband-lgbt-rights/ https://www.npr.org/2023/02/21/1158475301/south-korea-same-sex-partner-government-health-insurance |
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | Jan 1, 2021 | (none) |
| Description | Currently, same-sex couples can receive spousal coverage under the National Health Insurance Service | Currently, same-sex couples can receive spousal coverage under the National Health Insurance Service. Diplomatic same-sex marriages are also recognized. |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Foreign same-sex marriages recognized only |
| Start Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| End Date | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Description | Currently, same-sex couples can receive spousal coverage under the National Health Insurance Service |
| Sources | https://www.thepinknews.com/2019/10/26/south-korea-history-blue-house-new-zealand-gay-ambassador-husband-lgbt-rights/ https://www.npr.org/2023/02/21/1158475301/south-korea-same-sex-partner-government-health-insurance |