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D. Recommendations of the 3rd NAP
The Commission recommended the government on 25 July to establish the 3rd (20172021) NAP to promote human rights situations across society through establishment and
implementation of a holistic human rights policy
The 3rd Recommendation for the NAP consists of three parts. Part 1 offers a Human Rights
Overview; Part 2 key tasks (areas requiring focused and urgent relief over the subsequent five
year) for the protection of human rights for each of 15 groups, including the socially vulnerable
and the minorities; and Part 3 institutional improvements to promote human rights (with a focus
on right to freedom and social rights), human rights education, and system of cooperation with
Part II
domestic and international human rights organizations.
The NAP reflects recommendations by international human rights organizations regarding
women, and the elderly, particularly in the context of the low birth rate and aging population in
Korea. It also incorporates key tasks for promoting the right to social security, the right to health,
and other key areas in order to resolve issues of poverty, health, education, and gender equality
highlighted under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations adopted in
September 2015.
E. Recommendations to establish the National Action Plan on Business
and Human Rights
On 25 July, the Commission recommended the National Action Plan on Business and Human
Rights to the government to strengthen the sustainable development and global competitiveness
of businesses through human rights-friendly activities and to enhance consistency and
effectiveness of national policy on businesses and human rights.
The National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights is a systematic national action
plan designed to prevent human rights violations in businesses and to promote human rightsfriendly business activities, which will help promote human rights across society. It outlines nine
tasks, including government expectations of businesses, general policies relating to business
and human rights, institutionalization of human rights business management in public systems,
public procurement with human rights in mind, improved effects of government-led remedies,
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human rights situations in Korea in general, as well as human rights issues concerning children,