The U. S. embassy in Seoul has taken down a gay pride banner from the front of its building.
June 10 (UPI) — The U. S. embassy in Seoul has taken down a gay pride banner from the front of its building, following reports the U. S. State Department has changed its policy regarding displays of the rainbow flag of gay pride at overseas missions.
The U. S. embassy in South Korea unfurled the flag on May 18 in commemoration of International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, and ahead of LGBT Pride Month in June.
The flag at the U. S. embassy compound in Seoul measured 8 by 4 meters and was visible from central Seoul.
