Korean University: No Jobs for Homosexuals

Korea Nazarene University, a Christian university in Cheonan, South Korea, is telling its job applicants that “drinking, smoking, and homosexuality are not allowed.”

The listing was published on Tuesday and spotted by The Korea Observer, who contacted the university:

Ahn Kwang-jin, a senior official at Korea Nazarene University, told The Korea Observer that his university has a strict policy against drinking, smoking and homosexuality.

“We are letting you know that even if you make an application, you wouldn’t get the job unless you meet the stated requirements,” he said.“

A clipping of the job listing for the Korea Nazarene University:

Further, the full job application includes a "self health check list” that requires applicants to disclose if they are HIV positive or have had a “transsexual operation.”

Learn more: LGBT rights in South Korea or LGBT rights by country

‘The Pink Choice’: Photographer Captures Real Love in Vietnam

Pictured: Phong and Hoang share an intimate moment in the Red River in Vietnam.

These photos are part of a series called “the Pink Choice” by Vietnamese photographer Maika Elan. The New York Times describes the series as “a powerfully intimate look at love, shot mostly behind closed doors at home with gay Vietnamese couples.”

More photos and the full article

More: LGBT Rights in Vietnam

Indonesian police ban regional gay conference

Indonesian police ordered the cancellation of a conference of Asian gay activists today, saying it could prompt violent protests by conservative Muslim groups.

The conference, organized by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, or ILGA, was due to take place this weekend with participants from 16 countries.

The decision was made after considering public objections by Muslim groups and the Indonesian Ulema Council, an influential board of Muslim clerics, he said.

Homosexuality is not illegal in Indonesia, but remains a sensitive issue in the socially conservative, Muslim-majority nation.

(From The Associated Press)

Malaysia finally allows gay movie characters

Film makers can depict homosexuals for the first time in strictly censored Malaysia.

Strict censorship rules in the mostly Muslim country mean books and films are routinely banned or scenes deleted that are deemed detrimental to moral values or religious sensitivities.

The new censorship guidelines reverse a ban on scenes featuring homosexuality, Malaysian Film Producers’ Association president Ahmad Puad Onah said. The new rules, he insists, will allow greater freedom of expression for film-makers. But kissing, undressing and obscenity scenes will still be banned.