[instiz] [BREAKING] KOREAN GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZES SAME SEX MARRIAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Name: Kim Young-min

Husband: So Seong-wook

Following the Supreme Court ruling on the 18th, today (the 30th), the plaintiff, So Seong-wook, has finally been registered as the dependent of his spouse, Kim Yong-min, as "husband (common-law)."

Congratulations on the historic ruling for the equality of same-sex couples and sexual minorities that is being implemented today. Equality takes another step forward today.

Testimonials of the parties:

Around 3 a.m., I received a phone call. (Currently, I am in Germany, so it was around 10 a.m. Korean time.) Half asleep, I immediately hung up, but after thinking about it, I realized the number started with 033, which is from Gangwon Province. I wondered, "Could it be?" and searched the number online, but found nothing. I thought it might be spam. Just then, the same number called again. This time, I had a hunch. I gathered myself and cautiously answered the call.

"Hello, this is [name] from the Health Insurance Corporation Eligibility Team. May I speak with Kim Yong-min? (Yes) The reason I'm calling is that due to the recent Supreme Court ruling, we have completed the registration of your spouse, So Seong-wook’s, eligibility."

"Completed the registration means...?"

"We have registered So Seong-wook as your dependent and spouse."

After that, I received information about the refund for the regional insurance premiums that Seong-wook had paid, and the call ended. As soon as I hung up, I quickly accessed the Health Insurance Corporation's website and, with a trembling heart, checked the eligibility confirmation page.

"Relationship: Husband (common-law)"

After four years, we had finally found our "place." It took a long time. Memories of the time since Seong-wook was first registered as my dependent four years ago flashed before me, and I couldn't help but shed a tear. I thought it was all over on the day of the Supreme Court rulingㅎㅎ

After media reports, our journey to reclaim our rights, which began with a unilateral phone call notifying us of the cancellation of Seong-wook's dependent status, has finally come to an end after a legal battle that reached the Supreme Court. Just as it started with a phone call, it also concluded with a phone call, haha. We’ve finally returned to our rightful place. Since this cannot be reversed, I’m going to brag about it to my heart’s content.

“Neighborhood folks~ Seong-wook is my husband!”

The fight for dependent status is over. Next is marriage equality!

#LoveWins #UntilLovePrevails

P.S. Four years ago, the relationship status was listed as 'spouse,' but it seems the guidelines for relationship status have changed since then. Personally, I prefer 'husband' to 'spouse'!

P.P.S. I want to brag quickly, but Seong-wook is so deeply asleep that no matter how much I wake him, he won't get up. I showed him the screenshot in front of his face and he just mumbled, “Is the internet down?” What’s he saying... Really? I still need to show him first... So, I’m writing this post now to capture the vivid emotions of the moment...

P.P.P.S. I’m wide awake after confirming the status. Today will be very tiring, but I feel so good!

By the way, when will my husband wake up?

original post: here

1. Congrats!

2. I can't wrap my head around this being possible in Korea...

3. Why am I crying ㅠㅠ The world is changing

4. Is that considered another achievement from Yoon Sukyeol?

5. Congrats!!!

6. Korea is getting bigger🇰🇷🌈

7. I hope we'll get to live in a society where same sex couples can live together proudly!!

8. Daeebak

9. Love won, seriously wow, this is daebak