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Manual classified homosexuality
as youth misconduct
In short
A youth counseling manual classified homosexuality alongside sexual violence and theft as misconduct.
As controversy grew, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family decided to revise the manual immediately.
The ministry also decided to strengthen human rights training for counseling workers.
Key facts
| When | On November 4, 2026, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced the revision plan through a press statement. |
|---|---|
| Who | The Korea Youth Counseling & Welfare Institute under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family created the problematic manual. |
| What | The crisis youth counseling manual classified homosexuality as misconduct alongside sexual violence, theft, and drug use. |
| How | The revised version will be distributed this week and human rights training for counseling workers will be strengthened. |
What it means for me
This news directly concerns families receiving youth counseling support, especially parents with sexual minority children.
