Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Human rights body approves foundation supporting transgender people after nearly 2 years

Korea's human rights watchdog approved the establishment of a foundation advocating for the rights of transgender people on Thursday, following nearly two years of deliberations.

2026-03-05

IOC says no decision yet on transgender athletes' eligibility

The International Olympic Committee says it is still weighing universal rules for transgender athletes at the Games, as a growing number of sports bodies move to tighten eligibility criteria.

2025-11-11

Transgender runner Evie Parts sues NCAA and Swarthmore College for removal from track team

Long-distance runner Evie Parts sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College as well as members of its athletic department on the grounds they illegally removed her from the track team because she is a transgender athlete.

2025-08-17

Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration sued the California Department of Education on Wednesday for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams , alleging the policy violates federal law.

2025-07-10

U.S. threatens California with legal action over transgender sports law

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday threatened the state of California with legal action after the state refused to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports as demanded by President Donald Trump's administration.

2025-07-08

Trump administration says California must bar trans girls from girls' sports

The Trump administration said Wednesday that California must change its policies allowing transgender girls to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

2025-06-26

From outlaw to icon: Bambi on trans survival, fame, JK Rowling and the fight that isn’t over

Decades before transgender became a household word and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” became a worldwide hit — before visibility brought rights and recognition — there was Bambi, the Parisian icon who danced for Hollywood.

2025-05-23

British Supreme Court says 'woman' refers to biological sex under equality laws

The British top court on Wednesday upheld an appeal by a campaign group on whether transgender women are legally women under equality legislation, ruling that the law referred to a "biological woman and biological sex."

2025-04-16

Transgender bathroom restrictions take effect as Montana governor signs law

Transgender people in Montana can no longer use bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth after Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed new restrictions into law Thursday.

2025-03-28

Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force — a daunting task that may end up relying on troops self-reporting or tattling on their colleagues.

2025-02-28