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human rights officers, and training programs to enhance human rights sensitivity among senior
military officers. Furthermore, the Military Human Rights Protector gave special lectures on
human rights, which were well-received by soldiers.
6) Creating Structured and Organized System for Assessing and
Evaluating Human Rights
Recommending the Fourth National Action Plan for the Promotion and
Protection of Human Rights
The National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (hereinafter the
“NAP”) is a comprehensive, long-term plan with a nationwide scope aimed at protecting and
promoting the human rights of the people. In order to support the government in formulating the
NAP, the Commission selected 100 key tasks that need to be urgently addressed or significantly
improved over the next five years (2023-2027). It recommended the government to establish the
Fourth NAP to provide guidance on the direction of human rights policies.
Publishing the 2021 Report on Human Rights Situation
In accordance with Article 29 (1) of the NHRCK Act, the Commission published the 2021
Report on Human Rights Situation in the Republic of Korea. The report reflects on the domestic
human rights situation within the country in 2021, provides assessments, and suggests measures
for improvement. The report is structured into three parts and six chapters, evaluating 66 key
areas across 18 categories. It is significant as it highlights the role of the Commission as an
independent institution dedicated to human rights and provides guidance on the direction that
Korean society should aim for in terms of human rights.
Producing and Analyzing National Human Rights Statistics
The Commission has been working on the establishment of a human rights statistics system
since 2019. This system aims to assess and evaluate the human rights situation in Korea by
gathering human rights-related statistics from officially recognized sources and administrative
data. Additionally, the Commission conducts nationwide human rights surveys to collect
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