National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2020 Section 2. Policy Recommendations and Opinions 1. Status of Recommendations and Opinions [Table 2-1-1] Status of Recommendations and Opinions on Related Laws and Policies (Unit : cases) Classification Policy recommendations Total Opinions expressed Opinions submitted Cumulative sum 993 413 550 30 2020 117 25 91 1 2019 102 25 75 2 2018 63 28 32 3 2017 64 30 33 1 2016 72 44 26 2 2015 36 12 23 1 * The cumulative sum is the total from November 25, 2001 (the date of the establishment of the Commission), to December 31, 2020. In 2020, the number of policy recommendations made by the Commission remained at the same level as in the previous year. Opinions were expressed on 91 cases. This is an increase of 21% from 201 in the previous year, an indication that the Commission was actively involved in finding institutional solutions to various human rights issues. The increase in the number of opinions expressed reflects the Commission's efforts to identify improvements needed in the realm of policy and practice. It also made policy recommendations and expressed opinions following ex officio investigations and on-site investigations. 42