Sexual identity in South Korea 2023-2024

According to a survey conducted among 16- to 74-year-olds in South Korea between February and March 2024, around four percent of respondents identified as LGBT+. It was a decrease compared to the previous year despite increasing support for their rights. 

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.