National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2019 The Commission inspected three immigration detention facilities. It examined the status of recommendations it had previously made regarding improved medical treatment for aliens. The inspection focused on what improvements had been made over time, and what more are necessary. Following inspections in 2017, the Commission inspected ten homeless care facilities. The inspections focused on forced labor, payment of fair wages, issues during admission and discharge, freedom of religion, guarantees of the right to petition, abusive language and violence by facility staff, medical treatment for those needing treatment, and protective measures for those with more are necessary. clothing, and living conditions, availability and management of petition box, human rights education for the staff, CCTVs, and monitoring of CCTV footage (with respect to Personal Information Policy). From May to June, the Commission made on-site visits to six military units (four in the Army, one in the Navy, and one in the Air Force) to inspect military confinement facilities and conditions of detained personnel. Issues were found with disciplinary confinement decisions, toilet partition, recording of visits and telephone conversations, and excessive collection of personal information, and recommended the Minister of National Defense to make appropriate changes. The Commission made on-site inspections of 12 facilities that assist young people aged 18 or more to live independently following termination of institutionalized support. These facilities are important for these young people as they offer stable housing for a given period of time. The Commission inspected the facilities and the general environment they offer, the basic rights of facility residents, and assistance programs offered. The inspections are designed to prevent violations of human rights in the facilities. The inspections resulted in some key takeaways, which will be used for future policy recommendations. 75 Key Activities The Commission inspected 15 senior care facilities at ten locations, with a focus on meals, Part 2 disabilities. The inspection focused on what improvements had been made over time, and what

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