South Korea's Supreme Court Grants Health Benefits to Same-Sex Couples
The landmark ruling marks the first legal recognition of same-sex unions in the country and is seen as a significant step towards marriage equality.
- The decision allows same-sex partners to receive spousal health insurance benefits, previously reserved for heterosexual couples.
- The ruling was hailed as a victory for LGBTQ rights and human dignity by advocates and activists.
- Chief Justice Jo Hee-de stated that denying benefits based on sexual orientation is a violation of constitutional equality.
- The case was initiated by a gay couple, So Seong-wook and Kim Yong-min, after their benefits were revoked in 2021.
- Despite the ruling, South Korea still does not legally recognize same-sex marriages.
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