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South Korean Court Rules Gender Reassignment Surgery Cannot Be Required for Legal Gender Change

South Korean Court Rules Gender Reassignment Surgery Cannot Be Required for Legal Gender Change

YEONGDONG, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A court in South Korea has ruled that requiring gender reassignment surgery as a criteria for legally changing one’s gender is unlawful. The Yeongdong Branch of the Cheongju District Court announced on May 8 that it has granted permission for five transgender individuals, including one identified only as Mr. A, [...]

Gender Reassignment Surgery Agency Ranks S. Korea Lowest for Transgender Human Rights

Gender Reassignment Surgery Agency Ranks S. Korea Lowest for Transgender Human Rights

SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Transgender human rights issues are once again provoking discussion in South Korean society. The stories of Byun Hee-soo, a former noncommissioned officer who wished to remain in the military but was discharged after undergoing gender reassignment surgery, and a transgender student who eventually gave up her spot in law [...]