South Korean court recognises same-sex couple's rights in health insurance case

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The Seoul High Court has recognised spousal coverage of state insurance for a same-sex couple. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SEOUL - A South Korean court delivered a landmark ruling on Tuesday recognising the rights of a same-sex couple for the first time, with activists hailing the verdict as a major victory for LGBTQ rights in the country.

A lower court ruled in favour of the NHIS last year but in a significant turnaround, the High Court in Seoul overturned that decision on Tuesday, effectively ordering the insurance provider to resume benefits to Mr So’s partner as a dependent. Though South Korea still has a “long way to end discrimination... this ruling offers hope that prejudice can be overcome”.

 

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