Taipei Times
Date: Oct 18, 2019
By: Aaron Tu and Jake Chung  /  Staff reporter, with staff writer

The last of three same-sex couples who were slated to attend the Ministry of National Defense’s joint marriage ceremony yesterday announced their decision not to participate, leaving ceremony on Saturday next week without any same-sex couples this year.

Three same-sex couples — two from the navy and one from the air force — had originally signed up, though the two navy couples said last month that they would not attend the ceremony.

The Navy Command Headquarters said the two couples cited media pressure and other concerns for their decision.

The navy maintains an open mind and respect for these couples and wishes them the best, despite their decision, the navy said.    [FULL  STORY]