South Korean Christian groups in massive protest against rights for same-sex couples

South Korean Christians pray during a massive worship service in protest of the legislation of anti-discrimination bills and same-sex relationships, in central Seoul, South Korea, October 27, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

SEOUL (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of members of South Korea's Christian groups held a service in Seoul on Sunday to protest against a landmark court ruling that acknowledged same-sex the rights of partners in same-sex couples to state health insurance.

The supreme court in July upheld a high court ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from the National Health Insurance Service, a move hailed as a win for LGBTQ rights in a country that has lagged others in the region.