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# What's life like for LGBTQ people in North Korea?
- URL: https://www.gtv.blue/north-korea/
- Published: 2026-09-06T23:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-07T09:41:30.000Z
- Description: Let's take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
- Author: News
- Tags: An LGBTQ Guide to the World

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in North Korea? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators. 

### **Is homosexuality legal in North Korea?**

While there’s no direct prohibition on same-sex sexual activity, homosexuality is effectively illegal as a result of the public decency and obscenity laws that are enforced.

Gay men are likely to be punished for “crimes against the socialist lifestyle”.

### **Are there anti-discrimination protections in North Korea?**

No. There are no protections against discrimination on the grounds of sexuality.

### **Is there Marriage Equality in North Korea?**

No. There is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.

### **What’s life like for LGBTQ people in North Korea?**

North Korea is a socially conservative country.

There is extensive censorship, and sexually explicit media as well as “decadent” behaviour are prohibited.

Homosexuality is a taboo subject and is not discussed.

LGBTQ people conceal their sexuality.

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