South Korea to Count Same-Sex Couples in Census for First Time

[by Chad de Guzman] (전략) South Korea’s new census registration provisions enter a complicated landscape for LGBT individuals in the country. 

A 2025 Ipsos poll found that 51% of South Korean respondents were not in favor of public displays of affection between LGBT individuals—such as kissing or holding hands. The poll also found that 31% are against LGBT people being publicly open about their sexual orientation or gender identity. 

A 2025 national survey by Korea Research found that opposition to same-sex marriage in Korea remains strong, with 50% or more of respondents against it since 2021, while just over 30% are in support. (후략) 

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