as improving human rights institutions and policies, conducting investigations into human rights violations and discriminatory acts, taking remedial actions, providing human rights educations, carrying out promotional activities and engaging in domestic and foreign cooperation. We hope this year’s report, just like previous ones, serves as an opportunity to receive your feedback on our activities which will help us explore future direction. I would like to cordially ask you to share with us your continued support and criticisms. Thank you. Hyun, Byung Chul Chairperson National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea