“Resolute Opposition to the Enactment of the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act” ... United Voice of Gyeongnam Christian Community

A large-scale rally opposing the enactment of the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act was held in Gyeongnam on the 22nd. / Photo by Se-ryeong Lee ryeong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Residents of Gyeongnam, including Christians, raised their voices against the enactment of the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act.

On the 22nd, an estimated 20,000 people gathered at the rally opposing the enactment of the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act, hosted by the Gyeongnam Christian Council, Gyeongnam Holy City Movement Headquarters, and the Barun Value Protection Gyeongnam Residents' Union.

Senior Pastor Younggil Cho, Chief Attorney at Law Firm I& S. / Photo by Seryeong Lee ryeong@

At the event, Elder Jo Young-gil, lead attorney of the law firm I&NS, stated, "Less than 30% of the public fully understands the contents of the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act."

He defined the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act as a law that prohibits expressions of faith and conscience by labeling free expressions of values as discrimination, calling it a dictatorial law that forbids opposition, warnings, and criticism.

"On the surface, it says not to discriminate or condemn people, but in reality, it promotes homosexuality and allows individuals to change their gender at will," he said, emphasizing, "It even forbids saying or conveying that this is wrong."

"The consequences of homosexuality and gender transition include AIDS and various health-threatening diseases and pleasures," he explained, "It corresponds to sexual ethical misconduct that threatens a healthy society and family."

He added, "Value expressions will be prohibited in all areas including legislation, administration, judiciary, employment, education, and economic activities," stressing, "If people don't know the contents, they support it; if they know, they oppose it."

Attorney Jo reported, "On the 20th, the Democratic Party held a public hearing plan for the Anti-Discrimination Act at the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee's first subcommittee, adopting it unilaterally."

"The Democratic Party should not try to pass the Anti-Discrimination Act under the pretext of being the majority party but should focus on accurately informing the public about its contents," he urged.

Residents opposing the enactment of the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act at the rally. / Photo by Se-ryeong Lee ryeong@

The gathered participants marched from Yongji Cultural Park in Changwon City, where the rally was held, around the rotary in front of the Changwon City Hall.

Participants shouted, "We absolutely oppose the freedom-depriving law, the Anti-Discrimination Act, which deprives freedom of expression, thought, scholarship, religion, and conscience."

"What does it mean to have a male daughter-in-law or a female son-in-law?" they questioned, pointing out, "It is a malicious law that will turn South Korea into a haven for sex offenders by making it impossible to discipline perverted sex offenders and sex criminals."

The march included church members from 21 Christian associations across 18 cities and counties in the province, as well as non-Christians, and Kim Sang-kwon, the moderate-conservative unified candidate for Gyeongnam Superintendent of Education, also participated.

Participant A said, "This law will especially cause great harm to women," adding, "Men who claim to be women can enter women's bathhouses, restrooms, and changing rooms, and can also participate in women's sports competitions."

Participant B argued, "Even animals have a clear gender," and insisted, "The Anti-Discrimination Act, the Basic Healthy Family Act, and the Equality Act, which attempt to change gender from biological sex to over 50 sociological genders, must be stopped."