National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2017 Human Rights, Human Rights Education Support Act, and Act on the Prohibition of Discrimination. Amidst rising public interest, the Commission received a rapidly growing number of complaints and greater demand for human rights education. To meet the public’s expectations, the Commission actively responded to a variety of human rights issues, including recommendations regarding discrimination against children at a no kids restaurant, and labor rights guarantee for workers in special employment types. The Commission was also the first state organization to take part in the Queer Culture Festival, highlighting the state obligation to protect and guarantee the rights of minorities. While successfully organizing an international conference as the Chair of the GANHRI Working Group on Ageing, the Commission also faithfully fulfilled its international role, such as guiding the decision to establish the ASEM Global Ageing Center. The work carried out by the Commission is, by itself, an indication of the human rights situations at home and abroad, and also a compass for state efforts to protect people’s rights. The focus of this report is to faithfully document the Commission’s activities during this most dynamic year, so that it can be a guiding light as we further extend the reach of our human rights programs. The Commission will faithfully carry out its mission of fostering a society that places the utmost value on “people” and where every person is equally respected. Thank you. Lee Sung-Ho Chairperson National Human Rights Commission of Korea