New Jersey Korean Spa Forced to Allow Trans Women in Female Nude Section After Being Sued

A popular Korean spa in New Jersey, where nudity is compulsory, will now let transgender women use the female-only section — even if they have male genitals — after being slapped with a lawsuit.

King Spa in Palisades Park recently changed its policies after it was sued by a trans woman for refusing to let [him] use the female facilities — despite [him] still having male anatomy, according to court documents obtained by The Post.

Under the change, the spa’s policy now clearly states that any guest may use the locker room that aligns with the gender identity displayed on their government- or state-issued photo ID.

If any spa-goer is uncomfortable with sharing facilities with a trans person who may have different genitalia from them, the policy states the customer can either request a private spa or give up use of the communal facilities going forward.

The wellness facility, which models itself after the traditional Korean spa known as a jimjilbang, requires men and women to be segregated in certain areas where clothing and any form of covering is banned. (Read more from “New Jersey Korean Spa Forced to Allow Trans Women in Female Nude Section After Being Sued” HERE)

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