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COURT IN SOUTH KOREA RECOGNIZES SAME-SEX COUPLES

For the first time, a South Korean court has recognized a same-sex couple's legal rights in the nation.

In a historic decision, the Seoul High Court determined that a government health insurer owed coverage to a customer's spouse after the company terminated it after it learned the two were gay.

The men had a wedding ceremony in 2019, but South Korea does not recognize same-sex unions.

According to activists and BBC, the decision marks a big step forward for LGBT rights in the nation.

The Supreme Court will, however, hear an appeal of the case. So Seong-wook, the plaintiff, expressed his appreciation for the decision and “recognition of a very obvious right that has not been given.”