A poll last year found 58 per cent of South Koreans were against same-sex marriage. Photo: AP A poll last year found 58 per cent of South Koreans were against same-sex marriage. Photo: AP
A poll last year found 58 per cent of South Koreans were against same-sex marriage. Photo: AP
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Why is South Korea so intolerant of its gay community?

A highly conservative society that emphasises traditional gender norms, and rampant gender inequality, contribute to an environment in which 58 per cent of the country is against same-sex marriage

Topic |   South Korea
Crystal Tai
Crystal Tai

Updated: 1:35pm, 17 Sep, 2018

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A poll last year found 58 per cent of South Koreans were against same-sex marriage. Photo: AP A poll last year found 58 per cent of South Koreans were against same-sex marriage. Photo: AP
A poll last year found 58 per cent of South Koreans were against same-sex marriage. Photo: AP
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