Part 2 | Introduction practice of self-regulation measures against hate speech and discrimination, and produced videos that can be used by educators. Among other efforts to respond to various hate speech and discrimination issues, the Commission monitored hate speech by politicians during the presidential election period, issued a Chairperson’s statement to prevent hate speech during the local election period, and sent letters requesting major political parties and the National Election Commission to prevent and address hate speech. It also examined ways to improve relevant regulations and monitored the status of self-regulation measures in different sectors. The Commission monitored refugee application procedures and treatment to understand recent policy changes and the realities related to the housing rights and health rights of migrant workers, and to identify policy tasks. Through an opinion expressed on the government’s twentieth to twenty-second reports, submitted in a single document, under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Commission monitored the situation of migrants and refugees in South Korean society and advocated for policy improvements to address the challenges and uncertainties in residence status faced by individuals re-applying for asylum and foreign guardians of children with Korean nationality. The Commission organized an international symposium to address the human rights concerns related to the immigration detention system for foreign nationals who are at risk of forced eviction. It also made efforts to improve the living conditions of vulnerable migrants in detention and increase public awareness about alternatives to detention by expressing opinions on the proposed partial amendment to the Rules on Detention of Aliens and providing policy recommendations based on visits to foreigner protection facilities. The Commission collaborated closely with civil society organizations to advance the rights of migrants. It monitored the human rights situation of migrants in the post-COVID-19 period, explored strategies for the new government’s immigration policies and the development of the Fourth Framework Plan for Foreigner Policy. Additionally, it organized the 2nd National 57 Part 2 | Introduction 2) Combating ‌ Racial Discrimination and Protecting the Rights of Migrants and Refugees