Korea to fix manual that classifies homosexuality as 'juvenile delinquency'

What happened: South Korea's government said it will immediately revise a youth counseling manual that classified homosexuality as a form of juvenile delinquency, alongside sexual violence, theft and drug-related problems. Why it matters: The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family expressed regret over the classification and pledged human rights training for youth counselors, after the manual drew criticism when reported by Korean media.

South Korea's government said it will immediately revise a youth counseling manual that classified homosexuality as a form of juvenile delinquency, alongside sexual violence, theft and drug-related problems.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family expressed regret over the classification and pledged human rights training for youth counselors, after the manual drew criticism when reported by Korean media.