Thousands attend Seoul Queer Culture Festival amid counter-protests

Thousands gathered in central Seoul for the annual Queer Culture Festival, celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in South Korea. The event, which took place in the capital, also saw concurrent demonstrations by conservative religious groups. While same-sex relations are not criminalized in South Korea, marriage between same-sex couples is not legally recognized. A participant expressed hope that the festival would encourage more LGBTQ+ couples to "come out" and that "one day they could get married." The festival aims to promote visibility and acceptance within the country.

Sources: Le Monde — International