our initiatives. We cooperate with national human rights institutions of different countries to contribute to the international community's endeavors to improve human rights, while providing training opportunities for staff members of such national human rights institutions who wish to learn from the Commission's expertise. 4. Organization Chairperson and Commissioners The Commission comprises 11 commissioners, which includes the Chairperson, three standing commissioners, and seven non-standing commissioners. Four commissioners are elected by the National Assembly, four nominated by the President, and three nominated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and approved by the President among the candidates selected based on their expertise and experience in human rights issues and their ability to carry out the duty of protecting and promoting human rights in a fair and independent manner. Neither gender may account for more than 60% of all 11 commissioner positions. Through the amendment (February 3, 2016) of the NHRCK Act, the criteria for the eligibility and election and nomination procedures of commissioners were further reinforced, and immunity was granted for statements made in relation to their duties. The government and National Assembly accepted the recommendations of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) and made these changes. The Chairperson is selected from among the commissioners and appointed by the President following a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly. The Chairperson represents the Commission and oversees the Commission's overall operation. The Chairperson can appear and state his/her opinions before the National Assembly if deemed necessary and is obligated to testify and give answers to questions in person if required by the National Assembly with respect to matters concerning the Commission. The Chairperson can speak at a Cabinet meeting on behalf of the Commission and recommend that the Prime Minister submit a bill (including a presidential decree bill) in relation to matters concerning the Commission. The Chairperson is deemed as the head of a central government agency under the National Finance Act when executing budgetary responsibilities. 08 Introduction