Chief Justice Jo Hee-de stated that denying benefits to same-sex couples based on gender is a serious violation of human dignity, happiness, privacy, and equality before the law.
The case of So Seong-wook and Kim Yong-min, a gay couple denied benefits, led to a Supreme Court ruling mandating the reinstatement of dependent benefits under health insurance.
Amnesty International hailed the ruling as a step towards equality in South Korea, acknowledging the persistent struggle of same-sex couples for basic rights amidst legal limitations.
While same-sex marriage is not recognized in South Korea, the ruling allows common-law same-sex couples to register as dependents under their partner's health insurance, a significant advancement in LGBTQ rights.
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