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South Korea Gay Travel Guide

LGBT Legal Safety: 6/10

Growing scene in Seoul but still conservative overall.

Important Warnings:

  • • Illegal in military
  • • Conservative society
  • • Limited legal protections
51,740,000 People
1 City
4 Venues
55% Acceptance

Legal Status & Rights

Same-Sex Relations

Legal

Same-sex sexual activity is legal in civilian life but illegal in military.

Marriage Equality

Not Legal

Civil Unions

Not Recognized

Domestic Partnership

Not Available

Joint Adoption

Not Allowed

Legal Gender Recognition

Allowed (since 2006)

Protection & Anti-Discrimination

Employment Protection

Not Protected

Housing Protection

Not Protected

Hate Crime Protection

Not Protected

Constitutional Protection

Not Protected

Additional Rights & Services

Openly Serve in Military

Not Protected

Blood Donation

Restricted

Conversion Therapy Ban

Not Protected

LGBT Organizations Legal

Protected

Age of Consent

20 years Equal for all

Prostitution

Illegal

Safety Information

6/10

Safety Score

Travel Safety
Police Protection

Weak

Social Climate

Public Acceptance55%

Pride Celebrations

This country hosts Pride events

Country Information

Capital:Seoul
Currency:KRW (â‚©)
Languages:Korean, English
Population:51,740,000