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South Korea to decide on first transgender soldier's discharge

The South Korean military will determine whether to discharge the first transgender soldier who underwent gender reassignment surgery overseas while on leave. The case has sparked national debate over LGBT rights in the armed forces.

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NewsSouth Korea to decide on first transgender soldier's discharge

The South Korean military will determine whether to discharge the first transgender soldier who underwent gender reassignment surgery overseas while on leave. The case has sparked national debate over LGBT rights in the armed forces.

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