According to a survey conducted among 16- to 74-year-olds in South Korea between February and March 2023, around three percent of respondents identified as bisexual. The total share of respondents in South Korea that identified as LGBTQ+ stood at roughly six percent that year.
LGBTQ in Korea
In South Korea, LGBTQ+ rights face a complex landscape. While progress has been made, societal attitudes remain conservative, and legal recognition of LGBTQ+ rights has lagged. According to the same source, the support for same-sex marriage has increased since 2013. Despite the growing support, many citizens still disapproved of the legalization of same-sex marriages in South Korea.
Homosexuality in Korea
While homosexual activities are legal in South Korea, prejudice and societal pressures persist. LGBTQ+ individuals often face stigma and limited legal protections, highlighting the ongoing struggle for equality. Although a survey found that nearly 40 percent of respondents supported LGBTQ+ social rights, exposure to a homosexual relative, friend or colleague remains low, emphasizing the need for greater visibility and understanding.
Self-identified sexual orientation in South Korea as of March 2023
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Ipsos. (May 31, 2023). Self-identified sexual orientation in South Korea as of March 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 05, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1253955/south-korea-sexual-orientation/
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