Information on the Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Republic of Korea 3) However, the Initial Report only lists the various policies, systems and programs pursued by the Korean government since prior to January 2009 when the Convention went into effect, and does not clearly state detailed measures taken by the Korean government to implement its obligations under each article of the Convention after its validation and the progress that was achieved on them. Furthermore, it does not sufficiently present future policies and measures to be taken by the government to resolve the difficulties actually experienced by persons with disabilities. 1.3 Direction of the information provided by the Commission 1) The Commission drafted this written information after collecting the opinions of civic organizations of persons with disabilities so that the problems experienced by persons with disabilities in their daily and social lives as a result of the obligations of the State Party not being fully implemented are highlighted as pending issues. 2) This written information includes issues for which complaints are repetitiously filed to the Commission since the Anti-Discrimination against and Remedies for Persons with Disabilities Act (hereinafter referred to as “Anti-Discrimination for Persons with Disabilities Act”) was implemented on April 11, 2008 but for which active corrective measures are not being taken, problems created by a lack of laws and systems and conflict between laws in implementing the obligation of enhancing and protecting rights of persons with disabilities. It also includes a Proposal of Recommendations the UN Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities should issue to the Korean government so that such problems can be actively resolved. NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF KOREA 2