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'Get used to us': South Korean drag queens fight for LGBTQ rights

23 Sept 05:50 Key points summarised by AI

South Korean drag queens, like Hurricane Kimchi, are leading the fight for LGBTQ rights in a socially conservative country where gay marriage is banned and opposition to Pride events is strong.
Despite official backlash and Christian-led opposition, the LGBTQ community's visibility and support are growing, with Seoul Pride attendance surging from hundreds to over 150,000 participants.
Activists highlight a significant gap between the increasing LGBTQ representation in K-pop and K-dramas and the reality of widespread discrimination and lack of legal protections for sexual orientation.
Drag queens utilize their platforms, including social media, to connect with young LGBTQ Koreans, challenge societal norms, and assert their presence as 'fighters' for acceptance and equality.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.