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

Isasama ng South Korea ang mga parehong-kasarian bilang “asawa” sa 2025 census

KOREA HERALD

Sa darating na pambansang pagbibilang ng populasyon at pabahay ng 2025, papayagan ng South Korea ang parehong-kasarian na piliin ang “asawa” o “kasamang nakatira”, sa unang pagkakataon. Hindi pa rin legal ang kasal sa parehong-kasarian—ngunit isang mahalagang hakbang ito.

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