South Korea Recognizes Same-sex Couples in National Census | AI News Digest
In a landmark policy change, South Korea's Ministry of Data and Statistics has announced that same-sex couples will be officially recognized in the upcoming national census. This development allows same-gender households to choose 'spouse' and 'cohabiting partner' designations in the Population and Housing Census, conducted every five years. Previously, same-sex couples encountered difficulties when trying to register as spouses in the census. While same-sex marriage is still not legal in South Korea, recent judicial decisions have enhanced health insurance access for cohabiting partners, indicating a slow but steady advancement in LGBTQ+ rights. Advocates are heralding this census update as a vital move toward better representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in national data, although they express concerns about the limited public awareness regarding this significant change.
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