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trying to get the law revised. There are actually a number of
other cases where gay people experienced discrimination in
theArmy.Inmostcases,theyarejustasubjecttobemanaged,
notahumanbeingtobeconsidered.
Argus: What kind of other activities are you involved in
tohelpthegaycommunity?
Lee: “Chingusai,” in cooperation with pharmacists and
While youngsters showed a much more positive reaction
local doctors, have established “Nanuri+,” which treats
to homosexuality, this symbolic event proved that more and
problems related to HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency
moreKoreanshavebecomemoreopentotheideaofaccepting
Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). “Nanuri+”
gay people. This was one of the more remarkable activities
is specifically helping to ensure the rights of HIV positive
I’ve been a part of to change the notion that homosexuality
patients. AIDS is widely believed to be a punishment upon
is disgusting or is a sin. We also opened a parade event
gays their behavior. Through our activities, we help distribute
celebrating the 10th anniversary of “Chingusai” founding at
condoms around Jongno’s gay bars and clubs. “iSHAP,”
Cheonggye Stream Square in downtown Seoul to let more
another group, is also helping gay people get tested for HIV/
peopleknowthatgaypeoplearealsoapartofsociety.
AIDS,givingfree,monthly,andanonymous,checkups.
Argus: Within Korea’s social boundaries, men have a
Argus: Would you say that gay men can live happily in
responsibilitytodomilitaryservice,andgaymalesareno
Koreansociety?
Lee: This wild world does not guarantee rights if you just
exception. Have there been any cases of infringement on
sit down and do nothing. What I usually emphasize is that
gaypeople’srightsinthearm?
Lee: That is a good point. Military Law stipulates that
we should be meddlesome in a good way to secure gay rights
committing sodomy or disgraceful conduct during military
on an individual basis. For general people, I want to suggest
service is a punishable offense. This clause, however, applies
that it is really important to know the right from wrong when
only to gay soldiers. Two gay soldiers who are couples in
it comes to gay matters and that they should have a right
separate camps once met while off-duty day and off army
understandingabouthomosexuality.
camp grounds. They had a sexual relationship, and because
of this they got punished. On the other hand, straight soldiers
engaging in sexual contact with female partners are not
punishedatall.Fortunately,judgesattheMilitaryLawCourt
decidedthatthecasewasunconstitutional.MygroupandIam
richard@hufs.ac.kr
OCTOBER 2009

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