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South Korea Court Recognises Rights Of Same-sex Couples

LGBTQ supporters march past anti-gay activists during the annual Pride Parade in Seoul in June (Credit: AFP)

South Korea's Supreme Court recognised new rights for same-sex couples Thursday, saying the state must provide health insurance for a gay man's partner in a landmark ruling that left activists weeping for joy.

"National Health Insurance should recognise spousal insurance coverage for same-sex couples," the court ruled, with activists breaking into cheers as the verdict was read out.

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