National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2019 3 Basic Directions and Major Achievements in 2019 Part 1 Chapter Introduction 1. Basic Directions To ensure a successful execution of the Human Rights Promotion Action Plan (2018-2020) in its second year, the Commission continued to advance the four strategic objectives, managed special programs and feature programs, and actively responded to key human rights issues in 2019. In line with its standing as a human rights institution trusted and supported by the public, it responded to various human rights issues in a timely and effective manner, worked as a quasi-international organization, expanded cooperation with domestic and international partners, and played a more important role in safeguarding and promoting human rights. 2. Major Achievements by Program A. Four Strategic Objectives 1) Reinforcing Social Rights and Guaranteeing Life of Dignity Protecting workers at risk of human rights violations The Chairperson visited the Taean Power Plant where an irregular worker was found dead, and issued a statement. Following an investigation of the labor conditions facing workers in the coal-fired power generation sector, the Commission organized forums for discussions on ways to improve the conditions. The result was an institutional improvement proposal to eradicate outsourcing of risks, so that the rights of indirect labor can be protected. Efforts were made to improve the basic labor rights, to ensure that the life and safety of subcontracted workers who are exposed to poor work conditions can be protected. The Commission also worked to improve the right to health of people working in large-scale stores in the distribution sector, expressed opinion that more employment insurance be made available for workers in special employment types, and called for a safety net for platform workers and other new categories of vulnerable labor groups. 09