National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2017 5 An independent organization The Commission is an independent organization that does not belong to any of the legislative, performing its duties and functions, and preserving pluralism. Such an independent status is Part 1 judicial, and executive branches of the government. As such, it is guaranteed independence in in line with the Paris Principles, which state that an autonomous and independent status is a limited independent status as its composition and budget are constrained by law, and this is an area that requires further improvement. A quasi-judicial organization The Commission is a quasi-judicial organization. In other words, it has the authority to investigate and report cases of human rights violations or discriminations, and hold hearings of complaints, help victims, and make recommendations to change laws, regulations, institutions, or practices that are conducive to human rights violations. The Commission can be seen as an alternative organization for dispute settlement given that its investigation and relief procedures are complementary to the existing judicial relief procedures. A quasi-international organization The Commission is a quasi-international organization. In form, it is governed by domestic laws; but, in substance, its activities are based on international human rights standards. It has the form and identity of an organization that is subject to domestic laws, and the duties it performs are also governed by domestic laws. However, its identity is also international as it is based on international human rights laws and is responsible for implementing them. By monitoring and studying public policy, it makes recommendations so that domestic laws and institutions can be aligned with international norms. It also cooperates with the United Nations and national human rights organizations abroad. Introduction required condition for a national human rights institution to fulfill its role. The NHRCK has a