Transsexual recognition increasing in South KoreaA court official told the Korea Times "The increasing permission on gender switch at local courts reflects their recognition that transsexuals have the right to enjoy human dignity and respect and pursue happiness."
There are believed to be 30,000 transsexuals in the nation, the paper reports.
Applications for Sex Change RisingAccording to the Supreme Court yesterday, 17 transsexuals have applied to local courts nationwide to change their genders registered in "hojok," or family registration records, for the 70 days since the top court's ruling on June 22.
The highest court ruling was the first in South Korea that ruled in favor of a sex change on official records.
