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Gay S. Korean soldiers trapped in legal bind

A 27-year-old former South Korean army conscript, who asked for anonymity to be able to tell his story without fear of exposure, at an office in Seoul. South Korean military classes openly gay men in its ranks as having 'special needs'. – AFP pic, April 15, 2019.

PRODUCTIVE and driven, he was a model army officer, but he had a secret: he was in a gay sexual relationship with a fellow soldier – a crime under South Korea’s military law. He kept his sexuality hidden from everyone, including friends and family, only meeting his lover off-base and after work. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

 

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