Commission's Major Activities
National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2016
C. Publication of the Human Rights Magazine
With the first issue published in August 2003, the Human Rights magazine turned from
a monthly to a bi-monthly publication from 2007. In December 2016, the 107th issue was
published. The magazine is available as a monthly webzine for increased public access. The
webzine is also printed every two months in 3,500 copies for distribution to senior welfare
facilities, senior care facilities, and children welfare facilities where mobile access is limited.
In 2016, the main content covered by the Human Rights magazine includes special editions
on current human rights issues, special features on Commission's policy matters, and various
human rights-related topics that is easy and fun to read.
D. Human Rights Reporting Award
On 23 September 2011, the Commission established human rights reporting standards jointly
with the Journalists Association of Korea to advance the standards of human rights coverage by
the media and promote proper practice. Since 2012, the two organizations have held the Human
Rights Reporting Award every year to help the standards take root. At the 5th awards in 2016, a
total of 31 entries were received, including 11 daily articles, 18 television reports, and 2 Internet
reports. Following two screenings, five were selected for awards.
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