Introduction
2. Organization
The Commission comprises 11 commissioners, which includes the Chairperson, three standing
commissioners, and seven non-standing commissioners. Four commissioners are elected by the
the Supreme Court and approved by the President. Neither gender may account for more than 60%
of all 11 commissioner positions.
The Chairperson is selected from among the commissioners and appointed by the President
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National Assembly, four nominated by the President, and three nominated by the Chief Justice of
following a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly. The Chairperson represents the
Commission and oversees the Commission’s overall operation. If necessary, the Chairperson
appears and states his/her opinions before the National Assembly and, if required by the National
Commission. The Chairperson can speak at a Cabinet meeting on behalf of the Commission and
recommend the Prime Minister to submit a bill (including a presidential decree bill) in relation
to matters concerning the Commission. The term of office for all commissioners, including the
Chairperson, is three years, and they can serve a consecutive term just once.
The Commission makes decisions and takes actions through the Plenary Committee with all 11
commissioners, as well as the Standing Committee and the subcommittees. The subcommittees
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Assembly, is obligated to testify and give answers to questions on matters concerning the
include the Committee on Human Rights Violations I (the prosecution, police, military, intelligence
areas, including national institutions, local governments, public service-related organizations, and
detention and protection facilities); Committee on Discrimination Remedy (discrimination remedy
issues); Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (discrimination against persons with
disabilities and violations in facilities for persons with disabilities and mental healthcare centers);
and Committee on Child Rights (children and youths under 19, child care homes, and youth
detention centers).
As of December 31, 2020, the Commission’s Secretariat consists of the Secretary General, four
bureaus, 16 divisions, two teams, five offices, one branch office, and two temporary organizations.
The total number of personnel is 225, including 181 in the headquarters (including four public
officials in general service) and 44 in the affiliated institutions.
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service, legislative branch, and judicial branch); Committee on Human Rights Violations II (other