South Korea, Asia


Korea (north and south) is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a major global city and a leading international financial center in Asia, and is the second largest metropolitan city in the world. Following the Korean War, the South Korean economy grew significantly, transforming the country into a major economic power and one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. It is a developed country with a high standard of living.

Homosexuality in South Korea is not specifically mentioned in either the South Korean Constitution or in the Civil Penal Code. Article 92 of the Military Penal Code, however, singles out sexual relations between members of the same sex as "sexual harassment", hence punishable by a maximum of one year servitude. See gay rights in South Korea.

 

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Gay Life in South Korea

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Introduction: a Shifting Paradigm South Korea has been one of the most ambitious and progressive countries in Asia in the last fifty years. It’s ancient culture has assimilated, for better or worse, many western ideas and systems. Along with the changes in commerce have come alterations in human behavior and attitudes, including a recent softening toward homosexuality by means of high tech communication and age-old drama. “Gay Life in South Korea” is now less about secrets and  more about cautious pride and community. By Richard Ammon GlobalGayz.com Revised March 2012 Buttoned-Down Traditions Living gay in Korea, in Seoul, is not very different from other major Asian cities. Mostly hidden in clubs and bars, pigeon-holed off to late dancing or drinking with friends and stashed far from family business, gay Koreans live within a very strong heterosexual tradition that includes more than just the expectations of taking a spouse. Family members

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South Korea – Seoul (photos)

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