Foreword by the Chairperson National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2018 As a national institution dedicated to the protection of human rights, we strive to earn the trust of all members of society by learning from our past and taking innovative steps towards the future. The year 2018 marked the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document created to offer common standards for all nations and peoples to uphold the public's rights to dignity and respect. Throughout 2018, Korean society witnessed a series of incidents that sparked heated controversies and disputes over valuing human rights and challenging intolerance. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea, under its vision "A World of Dignity for All," was at the forefront of all activities to effect change. In 2018, we continued to lead progress by exploring some of the most acute human rights issues faced by Korean society, such as the introduction of alternative civilian service for conscientious objectors, the abolition of the death penalty, and remedies to address hatred and discrimination. We formed a joint investigation team regarding the #Me Too movement along with pertinent ministries, a move evaluated to be a prompt and flexible response to a variety of human rights issues. Furthermore, we reinforced our system to better respond to diversifying human rights issues by newly establishing the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Division, Armed Forces Human Rights Investigation Division, and Gender Discrimination Remedy Division as well as a separate unit committed to addressing hatred and discrimination. In 2018, we highlighted the risk of fine dust pollution from the perspective of human rights for the first time by emphasizing the need for protective measures