Entry #221: Same-sex marriage in South Korea

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RegionSouth Korea
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusUnrecognized
Start DateAug 15, 1948
End DateOct 1, 2019
DescriptionIn South Korea, same-sex marriage is neither prohibited nor legally recognized.
Sourceshttp://southkorea.angloinfo.com/family/marriage-partnerships/marriage-requirements/

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edited by ckd. incorrect info. foreign diplomats can have their marriages recognized

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End Date(none)Oct 1, 2019

edited by abbeydrgnn. modification of an error

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DescriptionThere have been proposals to legalize same-sex marriage in Korea, but none have passed.In South Korea, same-sex marriage is neither prohibited nor legally recognized.
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There have been proposals to legalize same-sex marriage in Korea, but none have passed. In South Korea, same-sex marriage is neither prohibited nor legally recognized.

edited by danlev. We shouldn't put "as of" dates in descriptions

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DescriptionThere has been proposals to legalize gay marriage, but none have passed as of May 2022.There have been proposals to legalize same-sex marriage in Korea, but none have passed.
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There has been proposals to legalize gay marriage, but none have passed as of May 2022. been proposals to legalize same-sex marriage in Korea, but none have passed.
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  • Status is not correct "https://www.npr.org/2023/02/21/1158475301/south-korea-same-sex-partner-government-health-insurance Due to a court ruling on February 21, 2023, the status is closer to unregistered cohabitation."

edited by tsusamu

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DescriptionThere has been proposals to legalize gay marriage, but none have passed as of May 2022.
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  • Status is not correct "https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/06/01/marriage-equality-gets-boost-south-korea"
  • Status is not correct "While South Korea does not recognize same-sex marriages, neither the Constitution of South Korea nor civil law defines marriage as being between a man and a woman."
  • Status is not correct "Same-sex marriage is not explicitly prohibited in the country's constituition or civil law"
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "South Korea could possibly legalise same sex marriage soon https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/31/south-koreas-first-ever-same-sex-marriage-bill-goes-to-parliament"

created by bradcoffey106

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StatusUnrecognized
Start DateAug 15, 1948
End Date(none)
Description(empty)
Sourceshttp://southkorea.angloinfo.com/family/marriage-partnerships/marriage-requirements/
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  • Other "Dude, I just want know if it IS legal or NOT "
  • Status is not correct "Same-sex marriage is not permitted yet."
  • Status is not correct "The court just ruled it illegal"
  • Status is not correct