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Seoul Queer Festival draws 15,000 amid Christian counter-rally

6/13/2026

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Real-time data showed a peak of about 15,000 people at the Seoul Queer Culture Festival parade and the Christian counter-rally.
The festival opened a stage and 70 booths at 11 a.m., then began its parade at 4 p.m. on a 3-km route.
Organisers expected 50,000 participants while the Christian group anticipated 30,000, far above the 15,000 observed.
Because South Korea does not recognise same-sex marriage, a comprehensive anti-discrimination law has stalled.

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Story summary

Real-time data showed a peak of about 15,000 people at the Seoul Queer Culture Festival parade and the Christian counter-rally.
The festival opened a stage and 70 booths at 11 a.m., then began its parade at 4 p.m. on a 3-km route.
Organisers expected 50,000 participants while the Christian group anticipated 30,000, far above the 15,000 observed.
Because South Korea does not recognise same-sex marriage, a comprehensive anti-discrimination law has stalled.