National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea for caring for the elderly living alone such as universally applying the basic care service for the elderly which provides the minimum preventive services for the life and physical health of elders living alone, and to improve the treatment for elderly care service providers to become equivalent with the standards as set in the guidelines on the wages for employees in social welfare facilities as established by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, so that they can provide regular and consistent care for senior citizens living alone. 3. Highlights of Opinions Expressed A. Opinion on the Police’s Restriction of Passage Regarding the Construction of Power Transmission Tower in Miryang In response to a number of complaints about the security measures taken by the police regarding the construction of power transmission tower in Miryang, the Commission made several on-site investigations. After investigation, the NHRCK found the disposition of security personnel and the demand for inspection at almost every step of the passage from villages to the construction site might cause significant difficulties to local residents, thereby producing psychological stress in villagers or resulting in emotional conflicts between those who oppose the construction and police officers, even though the police allowed the passage of villagers for daily needs. Therefore, the Commission expressed its opinion to the Chief of the XX Provincial Police Agency that it is desirable to carefully decide and manage the security area to prevent human rights violations and inconvenience in the daily lives and passage of residents on February 10, 2014. Chapter 1. Improvement of Laws, Regulations, Institutions, Policies and Practices ▪▪▪ 43