Gay Marriage To Go Before Korean Courts for First Time

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Kim Jo Kwang Soo and Kim Seung Hwan, who had the first wedding ceremony as a same-sex couple in Korea, will put same-sex marriage rights before courts on July 6 for the first time. Since the United States just legalized same-sex marriage in all states, there is a lot of growing interest around this case.

 

Kim Jo Kwang Soo, a movie director, and Kim Seung Hwan, the representative for Rainbow Factory, had a public wedding ceremony for the first time in September of 2013. In December of the same year, they submitted a marriage application, but it was rejected. In May of 2014, they filed a lawsuit to appeal the rejection.

 

About this, Kim Jo Kwang Soo said through his social networking account on June 29, “On June 26, the American Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage and established marriage equality in all of America. As such, a lot of people ask about and show interest in my partner and my own marriage and our lawsuit.†He then said, “Our marriage lawsuit will take place July 6. We hope the Korean judiciaries will guarantee equality that is promised in our Constitution.â€

 

He then added, “I had the thought that this won’t happen in my lifetime, and I suddenly shed tears. I will try to promise myself that I will not cry in court,†showing how earnest he is about this issue.

 

Meanwhile, Kim Jo Kwang Soo and Kim Seung Hwan showed their process in getting married last June through the documentary “My Fair Wedding.â€

 

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[moaminkit]

Good luck to them <3

[25%Cotton]

they not gonna win

 

but hopefully this'll get more people talking and educated

[Katie]

I wish them luck! That said, I won't be surprised if this doesn't go in their favor because Korea still has a long way to go in this respect, but it's good that this is being brought forth.

[Aryu]

Aww :'(

 

Well, someone has to make that first move. Really courageous of them.

[HerShe]

good luck to them <333

[Unafraid]

Its going to get shot down, I can feel it.

Maybe, just maybe they might win, there is always a slim chance that it might happen and I hope this is the case.

I hope for the best for them, theu deserve it.

[lipslocked]

good luck to them! :3

[bananabrows]

"He then added, “I had the thought that this won’t happen in my lifetime, and I suddenly shed tears. I will try to promise myself that I will not cry in court,†showing how earnest he is about this issue."

 

[Glou]

I hope they'll win, even if I don't have much hope... It was brave of them to "marry" last year. They are amazing!

[Clay]

they'll probably wont get it to their side since it's .... Korea 

[Myth]

Not going to hold my breath. The fossils in the Korean courts will interpret the National Security Act some kind of way that will allow them to smack this lawsuit right into the ground.

[Medoner]

while there isn't really much hope considering the circumstances, i wish them good luck. even if they don't win, this should at least bring more attention to the issue of same-sex marriage and hopefully bring support.

[Aion Divinity]

Mess.

 

At least the subject will get attention.

[Lully]

Good luck to them! Here's to hoping! 

[HeeTaoEternal]

I will hope for the best. 

Fighting!!!

[acclaim]

That will get shot down faster than a Malaysia Airlines plane.

[bzz]

 

they not gonna win

 

but hopefully this'll get more people talking and educated

they have chance to win. i believe the ignorance on same sex marriage is against the right to the equity of sex provided by the constitution of south korea.

 

quoted from wikisource

 

 

Article 11

1. All citizens shall be equal before the law, and there shall be no discrimination in political, economic, social or cultural life on account of sex, religion or social status.

anyway, the law can't change the public opinion.

 

they'll probably wont get it to their side since it's .... Korea 

but, we're talking about law, not public consent. it's different.

 

if they failed, no one can file against the refuse to register same sex marriage again until the constitution is amended.

[25%Cotton]

 

 

they have chance to win. i believe the ignorance on same sex marriage is against the right to the equity of sex provided by the constitution of south korea.

 

quoted from wikisource

anyway, the law can't change the public opinion.

 

but, we're talking about law, not public consent. it's different.

 

if they failed, no one can file against the refuse to register same sex marriage again until the constitution is amended.

 

south korea isn't exactly known for their fair, unbiased government practices though.

 

they have "a chance," but i believe we're still at least a few years off. we'll probably see taiwan and even japan (or at least much more of it than just shibuya district) before korea makes its move towards this.

[Mira]

Wish them good luck 

[Lana And The Diamonds]

Good luck

[etsuko]

I wish them luck.

Even if they don't win, you got to start somewhere.

[Big Stupid Jellyfish]

I wish them luck.

Even if they don't win, you got to start somewhere.

 

Pretty much this. It's a start at least that will hopefully lead to bigger things.

[Phoenix Wright]

I hope they win, but I think they'll lose, that country is very homophobe, I remember they created an uproar when two girls kissed in a drama.

At least the subject will attract attention

[SUPERultramegaTIGHTPUSSY]

Pretty crazy but gay people have more rights in America than minorities lol.