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At Korea’s queer film festivals, Pride finds a home on and off screen

Organizers and attendees highlight the important role that queer film festivals play in recording and nurturing community and solidarity in Korea, even as they have to fight for a physical space every year.

2026.6.19

A participant blows soap bubbles at the 2026 27th Seoul Queer Parade held near Euljiro-1-ga Station in Jung District, central Seoul, on June 13, 2026.

‘The conversation just dies’: LGBTQ+ students reflect on life on Korean campuses

Queer international students describe their university experiences as shaped less by open rejection than by limited awareness and institutional support

2026.6.16

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Embassies, diplomatic missions issue statement of LGBTQI+ solidarity to mark Seoul Queer Culture Festival

Embassies and the European Union Delegation in Seoul issued a joint statement supporting LGBTQI+ rights and inclusion ahead of the Seoul Queer Parade.

2026.6.12

'Manok' is a gay movie, in every sense of the word

In her feature debut, Lee Yu-jin uses humor and community and casts trans actors to tell a queer story that aims to widen empathy and create connection.

2026.6.10

Participants at the Seoul Queer Culture Festival wave rainbow flags and signs as they walk from Jonggak Station in Jongro District, central Seoul, to Euljiro, on June 14, 2025. [YONHAP]

Human rights commission to attend both queer festival, anti-LGBTQ rally

After skipping last year’s Seoul Queer Culture Festival, the National Human Rights Commission will attend this year’s festival, as well as an anti-LGBTQ rally taking place at the same time.

2026.5.22

Participants in the 26th Seoul Queer Culture Festival carry a rainbow banner near Jonggak Station in Jongno District, central Seoul, on June 14, 2025. [NEWS1]

Why Korea still lacks an antidiscrimination law

For one man, a night out in Seoul ended with a threat of being outed — an episode that reflects the fear faced by minorities in Korea, where efforts to pass a comprehensive antidiscrimination law have stalled for nearly two decades.

2026.3.30

Visitors at Mount Namsan look down at apartment complexes in Seoul on Oct. 9. [NEWS1]

With census counting same-sex partnerships, hope rises for recognition

After 12 years of saving through Korea’s national housing subscription program, one Seoul resident came to a painful realization: They might never be eligible for the benefits they had spent years preparing for.

2025.11.20

Then Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis makes a statement to the media at the front door of the Rowan County Judicial Center in Morehead, Ky. Sept. 14, 2015. [AP/YONHAP]

U.S. Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

2025.11.12

The Asia Pacific Queer Film Festival Alliance (APQFFA) gathering to be held in Seoul on Nov. 7 and 8 as part of the Seoul International Pride Film Festival (SIPFF) [APQFFA]

Seoul pride film fest to host Asia Pacific Queer Film Festival Alliance on Nov. 7 and 8

The Seoul International Pride Film Festival (SIPFF) will host the Asia Pacific Queer Film Festival Alliance (APQFFA) on Nov. 7 and 8 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Asia-Pacific queer film alliance, organizers said Thursday.

2025.10.23

Television personality Hong Seok-cheon speaks during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo at his office in Itaewon, central Seoul, on May 25. [JOONGANG ILBO]

TV personality Hong Seok-cheon sponsors award at Seoul International Pride Film Festival

The Seoul International Pride Film Festival (SIPFF) is launching a new award sponsored by television personality Hong Seok-cheon, marking the 25th anniversary of publicly coming out as the first openly gay celebrity in Korea.

2025.10.16