East Asia
LGBTQ+ travel in North Korea
CriminalizedLegal status
Is North Korea LGBTQ+ friendly?
No specific law, but authorities treat same-sex relationships as unacceptable. Total discretion is essential.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Unclear |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in North Korea
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Pyongyang | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
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