In a significant move, South Korea's Supreme Court upheld a ruling that same-sex partners were eligible for spousal benefits from the state insurer. The ruling affirmed a significant precedent set by the Seoul High Court early last year, which mandated the National Health Insurance Service to grant equal spousal coverage to So Sung-wook and Kim Yong-min, a gay couple, who had sued the agency in 2021 after it revoked their spousal benefits.

South Korea's Supreme Court affirms spousal benefits for same-sex partners

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South Korea's Supreme Court affirms spousal benefits for same-sex partners