National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2022 Olympic Committee, and other sports-related organizations participated, the Commission shared the findings and facilitated discussions to identify measures for further improvement. H. Social Rights ‌ Policy Forum on Housing Rights (Disaster Safety Rights) for Vulnerable Populations On September 26, the Commission co-hosted a policy forum on strengthening the protection of housing rights for vulnerable groups at the National Assembly Library Auditorium. The forum was jointly organized with the National Assembly and civil society organizations. The policy forum aimed to explore alternative policies that ensure the dignity and safety of vulnerable populations residing in (semi-)basements, rooftop houses, gosiwons , and vinyl houses, protecting them from the adverse effects of climate conditions and disasters. It was emphasized that stronger government commitment and increased budget allocation for housing welfare were essential in order to improve the housing situation for vulnerable populations. A consensus was reached on the importance of expanding the supply of long-term public rental housing, reinforcing the principle of prioritizing distribution to vulnerable populations, broadening eligibility for housing subsidies (setting the income threshold at 60% or above the median income), and raising the minimum housing standards. Organization of the 2022 Human Rights Policy Forum Due to technology and societal changes in Korea, human rights issues have emerged in various domains, and there was a call to reexamine existing problems with a fresh perspective. To address these issues, the Commission organized a public symposium on November 17-18, focusing on five session topics: “Vulnerable Groups and Social Safety Nets,” “Human Rights in Disaster and Emergency Situations,” “the Criminal Justice System and Human Rights,” “Human Rights in the Digital Environment,” and “Promoting a Human Rights Framework.” The symposium brought together 31 participants, including human rights activists, experts, and professionals in relevant fields, who served as chairpersons, presenters, and panelists. Discussions were held to identify challenges and explore potential solutions. 98