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Chingusai
''Chingusai'' (Hangul: 친구사이, McCune–Reischauer: ''Ch'in'gusai'', Revised Romanization of Korean, RR: ''Chingusai'') is a South Korean gay men's human rights group founded in February 1994. It originated from Chodonghwe, the first organization that advocated for the LGBT rights in South Korea, human rights of the Korean LGBTQ+ community. Chingusai's main focus is to raise awareness on the importance of LGBTQ+ human rights and fight against the prejudices on sexual minorities in South Korea through social activism. Historical background 1993–1997: The origins of Chingusai In December 1993, a group of seven people decided to form Chodonghwe as a way to concentrate their different backgrounds in LGBTQ+ activism. Some people had experience of gay gatherings outside of Korea, some were HIV activists, and others were issued from smaller gatherings such as the veterans of Nagwon-dong, Nakwon-dong, a queer district affiliated to Jongno District, Jongro-gu in Seoul, or Sapp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Friends? (2009 Film)
''Just Friends?'' () is a List of South Korean films of 2009, 2009 South Korean short film directed and written by Kim Jho Kwang-soo. It is the second installment in a series of gay-themed short films directed by Kim, following the 2008 film ''Boy Meets Boy (film), Boy Meets Boy''. The film stars Yeon Woo-jin and Lee Je-hoon, who together play a couple that must deal with the issue of coming out. It premiered at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival on October 10, 2009."영화 [친구사이?] 가 제14회 부산국제영화제에 공식 초청되었습니다." . ''Chingusai''. Chingusai, 6 Oct. 2009. Web. 6 Dec. 2010.< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LGBT History In South Korea
The modern South Korean LGBT rights movement arose in the 1990s, with several small organizations seeking to combat sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination. Early history Although there is very little mention of homosexuality in Korean literature or traditional historical accounts, several members of nobility and Buddhist monks have been known to either profess their attraction to members of the same sex or else be actively involved with them. The earliest such recorded example might be that of King Hyegong, the 36th ruler of the Silla Dynasty who was killed at the age of 22 by his noblemen who revolted in protest of his "femininity". King Mokjong (980-1009) and King Gongmin (1325–1374) of Goryeo are both on record as having kept several ''wonchung'' ("male lovers") in their courts as “little-brother attendants” (''chajewhi'') who served as sexual partners. After the death of his wife, King Gongmin even went so far as to create a ministry whose sole purpo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LGBT Rights In South Korea
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in South Korea face legal challenges and discrimination not experienced by non-LGBT individuals. While male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in South Korea, marriage or other forms of legal partnership are not available to same-sex partners. South Korea also does not provide any anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people, nor does it prohibit hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Homosexuality remains quite taboo in South Korean society. Homosexuality is not specifically mentioned in either the South Korean Constitution or in the Civil Penal Code, although article 3 of the ''National Human Rights Commission Of Korea Act'' includes sexual orientation as one of the protected classes. Transgender or non-binary people are excluded from military service. Transgender people are allowed to undergo sex reassignment surgery in South Korea after the age of 20, and can change their gender infor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seo Dong-jin
Seo Dong-jin is a South Korean sociologist, a cultural critic and a university professor. He was one of the first main activists of the Korean Gay men human rights association Chingusai. Aside from his activities, he introduced queer theory in Korea and had a central role in the apparition of LGBTQ+ gatherings in Korean universities. He defines himself as a "progressive homosexual intellectual who demands a better life for lesbians and gays". Through the publication of his interrogations and observations, he wants for members of sexual minorities to find empathy and feel less excluded in Korean society. The public figure to come out in the South Korean mainstream media Seo Dong-jin invented the term "transform ngthe Nakwon-dong culture," referring to the obscure gay neighborhood of Nakwon-dong, Jongro-gu in Seoul. At this time a student at the Graduate School of Sociology in Yonsei University, Seo Dong-Jin decided in March 1995 to publish in the student journal a simple anno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hangul
The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, . Hangul may also be written as following South Korea's standard Romanization. ( ) in South Korea and Chosŏn'gŭl in North Korea, is the modern official writing system for the Korean language. The letters for the five basic consonants reflect the shape of the speech organs used to pronounce them, and they are systematically modified to indicate phonetic features; similarly, the vowel letters are systematically modified for related sounds, making Hangul a featural writing system. It has been described as a syllabic alphabet as it combines the features of alphabetic and syllabic writing systems, although it is not necessarily an abugida. Hangul was created in 1443 CE by King Sejong the Great in an attempt to increase literacy by serving as a complement (or alternative) to the logographic Sino-Korean ''Hanja'', which had been used by Koreans as its primary script to write the Korean language since as early as the Gojoseon period (spanni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IGLHRC
OutRight Action International (OutRight) is a LGBTIQ human rights non-governmental organization that addresses human rights violations and abuses against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people. OutRight Action International documents human rights discrimination and abuses based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics in partnership with activists, advocates, media, NGOs and allies on a local, regional, national and international level. OutRight Action International holds consultative status with ECOSOC. History OutRight Action International, formerly known as International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC), was founded by Julie Dorf in 1990, and incorporated as a non-profit organization on November 7, 1990. Though initially focused on LGBT human rights abuses in Russia, the organization is now active in many parts of the world, including the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. OutRight Act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sexuality In South Korea
Sexuality in South Korea has been influenced by culture, religion, and westernization. Viewpoints in contemporary society can be viewed as a conflict between the traditional, conservative older generation and the more liberal and 'modern' generation. Due to this conflict, several issues in Korea, including sexual education, homosexuality, and sexual behavior are highly contested. Historical perspective Traditional roles of women Women have been marginalized throughout Korean history. Women could not participate in the main social system and were discriminated against on the basis of: their roles in marriage, fertility, lack of rights in divorce proceedings, and set roles in society. Historically, Korean society was patriarchal, especially due to Confucianism. The position of a woman depended on the position of a male member of her family. Only the women of the ruling class could enjoy the same privileges of the men in the same class. Although men were allowed to have multiple w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boy Meets Boy (소년, 소년을 만나다) ", a 2013 song by Matt Fishel
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Boy Meets Boy may refer to: * ''Boy Meets Boy'' (TV series), a 2003 American reality television series * ''Boy Meets Boy'' (2008 film), a South Korean short film * ''Boy Meets Boy'' (2021 film), a German English-language film * ''Boy Meets Boy'' (musical), a 1975 Off-Broadway musical comedy by Bill Solly and Donald Ward * ''Boy Meets Boy'' (novel), a 2003 novel by David Levithan See also * "When Boy Meets Boy "When Boy Meets Boy" is a song written and performed by British recording artist Matt Fishel. It was released as a single on 3 June 2013 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim-Jho Gwangsoo
Kim-Jho Gwang-soo (; born 26 March 1965), also known as Peter Kim, is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, film producer and LGBT rights activist. Career Kim Gwang-soo was born in Seongbuk District, Seoul. He disclosed his sexual orientation in 2006, and legally changed his name to Kim Jho Gwang-soo. Kim-Jho is one of South Korea's few openly gay film directors and has been involved in the production of several works with LGBT themes. He collaborated with director Leesong Hee-il to produce the 2006 film '' No Regret'', considered to be "the first real Korean gay feature."Bertolin, Paolo (6 February 2007)"Korean Presence Strong at 57th Berlin Film Festival" ''The Korea Times via Hancinema''. Retrieved 2010-12-06. In 2008, he directed and wrote his first short film, '' Boy Meets Boy'' as well as two follow-ups: ''Just Friends?'' (2009) and ''LOVE, 100°C'' (2010). His first feature film, '' Two Weddings and a Funeral'' was released in 2012. Personal life Kim Jho held a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee-Song Hee-il
Lee-Song Hee-il (; born 1971) is a South Korean film director whose first feature film '' No Regret'' is regarded as "the first real Korean gay feature."Bertolin, Paolo (6 February 2007).Korean Presence Strong at 57th Berlin Film Festival. '' Hancinema'', originally published by ''The Korea Times''. Retrieved 3 December 2008. The film won him Best Independent Film Director at the 2006 Director's Cut Awards The Director's Cut Awards () is an annual awards ceremony for excellence in film in South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sha .... Lee-Song is openly gay. Filmography * ''Sugar Hill'' (2000) * ''Good Romance'' (2001) * ''Four Letter Words'' (2002) * ''Say That You Want To Fuck With Me'' (2003) * ''Camellia Project'' (2004) * '' No Regret'' (2006) * ''Break Away'' (2010) * ''Going South'' (2012) * ''Suddenly, Last Summer'' (2012) * '' White Night'' (2012) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coming Out
Coming out of the closet, often shortened to coming out, is a metaphor used to describe LGBT people's self-disclosure of their sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity. Framed and debated as a privacy issue, coming out of the closet is experienced variously as a psychological process or journey; decision-making or Risk, risk-taking; a strategy or plan; a mass or public event; a speech act and a matter of Identity (social science), personal identity; a rite of passage; liberty, liberation or emancipation from oppression; an wikt:ordeal, ordeal; a means toward feeling gay pride instead of shame and social stigma; or even a career-threatening act. Author Steven Seidman writes that "it is the power of the closet to shape the core of an individual's life that has made homosexuality into a significant personal, social, and political drama in twentieth-century America". ''Coming out of the closet'' is the source of other gay slang expressions related to voluntary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Seok-cheon
Hong Seok-cheon (born February 3, 1971) is a South Korean actor, television personality, restaurateur and member of the dissolved Democratic Labor Party. He caused considerable controversy in his home country when he came out as gay in 2000, and remains the most prominent openly gay celebrity in Korea. Career Hong Seok-cheon was born in Cheongyang County in South Chungcheong Province. He began his entertainment career as a male model, and made his screen debut in 1994 as a reporter for ''Live TV Information Center''. In 1995, he won the bronze prize at the KBS Comedian Festival (for college students). Due to his versatility and comic timing, Hong went on to a prolific career on South Korean television, appearing in children's programs and variety shows, as well as sitcoms and dramas. In 2000, Hong was asked a question regarding his sexuality on a variety show, and he chose to answer honestly that he was gay. Though the show's producers initially edited out the exchange, a j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
