The Supreme Court of South Korea has ruled in favor of a same-sex couple, recognizing their union and granting dependent status in the National Health Insurance system. The court’s decision marks a significant shift in South Korean legal protections for LGBTQI+ citizens. The ruling emphasizes that recognizing same-sex partners as dependents does not undermine traditional marriage or family systems, nor does it jeopardize legal stability or third-party rights. The court held that denying dependent status to same-sex partners constitutes unjust discrimination without reasonable cause, violating the constitutional principle of equality.
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