Chairperson's Foreword Human rights are the minimum standard that should be abided by to realize a world where people can live as they deserve. Therefore, human rights is an issue of 'my rights', an issue of 'my neighbors' rights' and an issue of 'our rights'. First of all, human rights aims to promote and protect the dignity and worth as human beings, and thus it is a 'my rights' issue. Moreover, human rights are the rights and obligations formed by relationships between the state and individuals, relationships between non-state actors and individuals, and relationships among individuals. Accordingly, human rights can be regarded as an 'our rights' issue. The Republic of Korea is internationally recognized as a country that has achieved both democratization and the respect for human rights within a relatively short period. In the 21st century, any country in the world may not be able to advance forward without the respect for human rights. Ultimately, we should all strive to become experts on human rights, taking an active interest in human rights issues 'of mine' and 'of our neighbors'. Furthermore, the state, business corporations and individuals all have to respect and ensure the dignity and value of all human beings. The rights of the socially vulnerable groups and minorities are often easily ignored, or people deliberately ignore the pain of those being discriminated against. However, the socially vulnerable groups and minorities are not fixed groups, rather anyone of us can potentially become the underprivileged or minorities in social relationships. In the year 2010, the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) continued its endeavors to fulfill its mission as an independent national institution