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

/”National Health Insurance should recognize spousal insurance coverage for same-sex couples,/” the court ruled, with advocates breaking into cheers as the verdict was read out.

The verdict, which cannot be appealed as it comes from the country’s highest court, means common-law spouses of the same sex can now register as dependents on their partners’ health insurance.

Read more here: https://www.gmanews.tv/news/topstories/world/913812/south-korea-s-top-court-recognizes-rights-of-same-sex-couples/story/

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