Same-sex couples since 2023 allowed to marry under ‘temporary registration system’
Seoul court on June 5 ruled same-sex couple deserved legal protection
Postgraduate student petitioned for legal clarification
Trade disruptions have strained petrochemicals, lubricant supplies
Country’s epidemic disproportionately impacts MSM, trans people
Japan only G7 country that does not legally recognize same-sex couples
Advocacy group celebrated landmark decision
