 However, awareness of issues facing LGBT South Koreans has gradually risen, and polls have shown that a majority of South Koreans support laws that would protect LGBT people from discrimination, including in employment, housing and public accommodations.In August 2017, the Supreme Court ordered the Government to allow "Beyond the Rainbow" (), an LGBT rights foundation, to register as a charity with the Ministry of Justice.Without official registration, the foundation was unable to receive tax-deductible donations and operate in full compliance with the law.