National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2022 Strengthening Collaboration and Leadership in the International Human Rights Community The Commission has played a central role in promoting human rights in the Asia-Pacific region and addressing current issues by voicing opinions and collaborating with UN agencies and other international organizations, especially since the Chairperson of the Commission was elected as the APF Chair at the 27th APF Annual Meeting in September 2022. As a member of the GANHRI Bureau and the Chair of the GANHRI Working Group on Ageing, the Commission demonstrated leadership in the international human rights community, raising the status of Republic of Korea as a human rights country. Moreover, the Commission represented GANHRI at the 12th UN Open-ended Working Group on Ageing and the UN Human Rights Council, advocating for the necessity of a dedicated Convention on the Rights of Older Persons and taking a leadership role by presenting a draft at an international conference. The Commission also collaborated with diplomatic missions in Korea to promote the enactment of the Equality Act, while exploring collaboration strategies with various international partners, including the Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP), the New York City Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, and the European Court of Human Rights. C. ‌Enhancing Accountability and Capacity of the National Human Rights Institution 1) ‌Enhancing Speed, Effectiveness, and Expertise in Investigative and Remedial Activities Investigation of Petitioned Cases The number of petitions filed increased by 538 (5.4%) to a total of 15,730 in comparison to the previous year. There was also an increase in the number of cases processed, with 10,345 cases handled, reflecting a rise of 1,085 (11.7%) from the previous year. Additionally, the Commission issued 101 more recommendations, making it a total of 605 (20.0%). The 62