Embassies, diplomatic missions issue statement of LGBTQI+ solidarity to mark Seoul Queer Culture Festival

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• ·Embassies and the European Union Delegation in Seoul issued a joint statement supporting LGBTQI+ rights and inclusion ahead of the Seoul Queer Parade.
• ·Twenty foreign missions in Seoul issued a joint statement Friday reaffirming their solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community on the occasion of the Seoul Queer Culture Festival 2026.
• ·The statement, signed by the embassies of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland and the EU Delegation, said their participation "is not merely symbolic" but "reflects our shared commitment to fundamental values: human dignity, equality, safety and respect for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression." The signatories cited a range of barriers facing LGBTQI+ persons globally, from social stigma to unequal access to education, employment, health care and legal protection.
• ·"Such challenges not only affect individual well-being, but also limit social cohesion, innovation and economic potential," the statement read.
• ·The group argued the case in economic as well as rights terms, saying inclusive societies "are stronger, more dynamic and more prosperous" and that nondiscrimination "supports sustainable economic development by enabling individuals to thrive and reach their full potential." The statement expressed particular concern for young people, noting that students may face "…