In a first for the country, an active-duty South Korean soldier faced a military panel that decided whether she was fit to serve after a gender-reassignment operation.
Tag: Homosexuality and Bisexuality
How Gay Art Survives in Beijing, as Censors Tighten Grip
An art gallery in China’s capital provides a lens into the city’s quietly present gay community.
Speaking Out on Gay Rights and Corruption Costs Ambassador His Job
Zambia’s president wanted U.S. Ambassador Daniel Foote gone after he criticized the government for corruption and for sending a gay couple to prison.
Disney Removes Same-Sex Kiss From ‘Star Wars’ Film in Singapore
The scene, which Disney cut to preserve a PG-13 rating in the conservative nation, was the first overt appearance of gay characters in the “Star Wars” franchise.
A Test for Foreign Teachers in Indonesia: Are You Gay?
Under a government regulation, teachers at some international schools face intrusive questions aimed at identifying those with “abnormal” sexual orientations.
J.K. Rowling Criticized After Tweeting Support for Anti-Transgender Researcher
Ms. Rowling expressed support for a researcher whose views on transgender people were condemned by a court on Wednesday as “incompatible with human dignity.”
Japan’s Support for Gay Marriage Is Soaring. But Can It Become Law?
The country is being pulled in two directions as it experiences a “boom” in L.G.B.T. awareness but also remains committed to a sometimes inflexible traditional culture.
Meet 5 of Hong Kong’s Newest Politicians
The pro-democracy camp’s stunning victory in citywide district elections means a younger class of political neophytes will soon take office.
Classical Music and Fetishes Unite in Historical Center of Gay Culture
Folsom Europe, a five-day festival of concerts and street parties, celebrates gay life, the leather scene and hard-won freedoms in Berlin.
Hong Kong Court Rules Against Same-Sex Unions
The decision is a setback to efforts to expand recognition of such partnerships in Asia, after Taiwan’s recognition of gay marriage stirred hopes among many.