including sexual minorities in correctional facilities; appropriate management of the rapidly increasing number of criminals subjected to attachment of electronic devices; and strengthening the protection of crime victims’ rights, such as the right to know. Although not specifically addressed in this report, the issue of protecting the right to access medical care and the right to health of prisoners in correctional facilities are recognized as the biggest pending issue, along with the issue of overcrowding. Of the correctional facility complaints filed with the NHRCK, more than 35% (700-800 cases per year, as of 2021) are related to inmates’ medical treatment and health rights. In addition, at the end of 2020, human rights violations continue to occur in the medical field, such as a group infection of COVID-19 and subsequent death of inmates in correctional facilities. Currently, the medical budget per capita in correctional facilities accounts for only 12% of the current medical expenditure per capita in Korea. In addition, there are currently 89 specialists in correctional facilities, which is about 25% shortage from the quota of 117.622) As such, the criminal justice system is related to many topics in Korean society. Most people hope to live a life independent of law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional institutions; however, when involved in the criminal justice system, whether as a suspect or a victim, it is highly likely that core aspects of everyday life and basic human rights will be greatly affected. As the people’s awareness of human rights related to the criminal justice system has increased and the people’s demands and interests in the human rights sensitivity of the state institutions and public officials, such as the police, prosecutors, courts, and correctional facilities, have increased, the human rights situation and human rights policy in the field of criminal justice can be evaluated positively as compare to the past; however, some assert that improvement is still needed in light of the international standards. Some of the topics related to the criminal justice system in 2022 to be considered below are: controversy over adjustment of investigative powers and problems with investigation procedures for human rights protection; the war on drugs and the rehabilitation and treatment of drug addicts; and conditions and problems of overcrowding in prisons. 622) Accordingly, on July 5, 2022, the NHRCK recommended to the Minister of Justice for system improvements such as reinforcing professional doctors in correctional facilities and strengthening medical treatment for mentally ill prisoners. In addition, it was recommended to the Minister of Economy and Finance to make efforts to reflect the Ministry of Justice's medical budget for correctional facilities and the budget necessary for the expansion of doctors as much as possible. 255