Opinions on the first National Report of Korea on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities housing impaired so as to enjoy safe and convenient housing (Aug. 23, 2012), all of which came as part of efforts by the government to reinforce the foundation to guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities. Most recently, the legislation of the Act on Assurance and Support for the Rights of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (effective date: Nov. 21, 2015) was one such welcome achievement which sets forth support measures customized to the characteristics and welfare needs of persons with developmental disabilities in link with their life cycle and advocates their rights. ④ In spite of those efforts and positive achievements of the government, the National Report submitted by the government has several limitations. First, the Report simply cites domestic laws and regulations or reiterates legal provisions previously mentioned within the Report, while not paying enough attention to issues related to the enforcement of laws and social customs undermining the implementation of the Convention. In addition, optional rules and legal provisions which bear only theoretical significance are cited as examples of compliance with the Convention, thus failing to provide accurate explanation of the human rights status of persons with disabilities in Korea. The purpose of the National Report should be about reviewing the level of compliance of domestic laws with the Convention and find out issues associated with the implementation of the Convention and areas to improve, so as to set the foundation to establish and develop more appropriate policies going forward. Given that, it is desirable that the National Report should state both positive progress and problems or limitations on the implementation of the Convention without any reservation. ⑤ Second, the UN Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities provides guidelines for preparation of a national report (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”) which specify matters to be reported by State Parties corresponding to respective articles of the Convention. Yet, the National Report submitted by the Korean government mentions such matters only NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF KOREA 3