Fight for recognition of same-sex marriage reaches Korea's most conservative regions

A legal battle seeking recognition of same-sex marriage expanded into South Korea’s southeastern region on Wednesday, as couples in Daegu, Busan and Ulsan simultaneously filed lawsuits against local governments’ refusals to process their marriage registrations. The move marks the first time such lawsuits have been filed outside the greater Seoul area, where similar cases began gaining traction in 2024. Advocacy groups said the expansion reflects growing calls for equal treatment under Korea’s ci

By The Korea Herald