National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2022 J. Human Rights in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Forum on Human Rights in ICT Since 2020, the Commission has been operating the Forum on Human Rights in ICT, a specialized advisory body, to actively respond to the rapid development of emerging information processing technologies such as AI and Big Data, as well as emerging issues related to information rights in the era of intelligent information society. In 2022, the Information Rights Forum comprised 15 members and organized four sessions, including closed-door seminars and public forums. During the 1st session held on February 25, discussions were held on the operational plans for the 2022 Information Rights Forum, the Commission’s work plans regarding information rights, and the topics of interaction, safety, and human rights protection in the Metaverse virtual reality. The 2nd session, titled “Public Debate for Establishing a Sustainable Epidemic Prevention System,” took place on April 8 to discuss improvements to the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act and ways to enhance the epidemiological investigation support system. The 3rd session, held on August 31, focused on the current status and issues of information rights in the era of intelligent information. Discussions revolved around the introduction of AI impact assessments, the status and problems related to facial recognition programs, and the controversies surrounding the regulation of fake news and misinformation. The 4th session, held on November 30, discussed the protection of personal information in both the public and private sectors, as well as the Commission’s 2023 work plans on information rights. From 2023 onwards, building on the accomplishments of the Information Rights Forum, the Commission will establish the Information Rights Special Committee as an official advisory body to sustain and strengthen engagement. K. Human Rights in North Korea International Conference on North Korean Human Rights Together with the UK Parliamentary Association, ‘All Parliamentary Group on North Korea (APPG on NK),’ and Korea Future, the Commission organized the International Conference 100