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by the Committee of Human Rights in Military, a Military Human Rights Expert Group was
formed. The group held regular meetings to enhance the effectiveness of its operations.
Visits and inspections were carried out at training camps, which serve as the initial entry point
for new military recruits, in order to assess their conditions and propose improvements from a
human rights perspective. Furthermore, surveys were conducted to investigate the level of rights
protection for service members in cases of military deaths or injuries. These surveys provided
essential data for formulating measures to protect the rights of service members in relation
to military accidents. Additionally, efforts were dedicated to strengthening the Commission’s
role in military human rights policy, including submitting opinions to the Constitutional Court
regarding Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act, providing recommendations for improving
in military dining facilities.
Efforts were undertaken to ensure timely response in cases of military death, including
receiving notifications from the Ministry of National Defense and assessing the necessity of
intervention based on the nature of deaths. Based on decision by the Military Human Rights
Protector regarding level of involvement, a series of systematic procedures were followed,
including on-site inspections, interviews of investigative personnel, meetings with bereaved
families, and monitoring of investigations. Additionally, if deemed necessary, complaints were
received from bereaved families and further investigations were conducted.
The Military Human Rights Protector implemented various initiatives to improve service
members’ access to remedies through appearances on defense-related media platforms such as
Defense News, Defense FM, and KTV. In addition, extensive public relations activities were
conducted using TV advertisements, online platforms (Naver, Kakao, and YouTube), outdoor
advertising (bus terminals, train stations, and media boards), as well as mobile applications.
These efforts were focused on increasing visibility of the Military Human Rights Protector
program in its inaugural year.
Capacity-building programs were implemented for instructors appointed in the military field
to enhance their understanding of the military’s unique characteristics and strengthen their
ability to deliver human rights education effectively. Additionally, monitoring of human rights
education in the Ministry of National Defense was conducted, along with advanced courses for
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the military healthcare system, and expressing opinions on the right to choose vegetarian meals