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South Korea Apologizes Over Homosexuality Classification

South Korea Apologizes Over Homosexuality Classification

By Fatma Younis

South Korea has issued an apology after a government manual classified homosexuality as a form of juvenile delinquency, sparking criticism from human rights groups.

The manual, used by public officials, categorized same-sex attraction alongside behaviors such as smoking and drinking as problematic youth conduct. The government acknowledged the classification was discriminatory and pledged to revise the material.

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