For the first time, South Korea’s 2025 Population and Housing Census will allow same-sex partners to select “spouse” or “cohabiting partner”, recognising their relationships in national statistics. Legal marriage still isn’t permitted—but this change marks a significant step toward inclusion.
(C) Cait Ellis
(C) Cait Ellis

Corea del Sur incluirá parejas del mismo sexo como “cónyuges” en el censo

KOREA HERALD

En el censo de vivienda y población de 2025, Corea del Sur permitirá por primera vez que miembros de parejas del mismo sexo seleccionen “cónyuge” o “pareja conviviente”, reflejando sus uniones en estadísticas nacionales. Aún no pueden contraer matrimonio legalmente—pero es un avance relevante.

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