National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea conducted studies on the current situation of Korea’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) policies and human rights-sensitive improvement measures from April to October. Also, with the aim of laying a foundation for human rights through the enactment and amendment of related laws, the NHRCK closely monitored the implementation of the National Action Plans for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (NAP) and explored specific implementation measures tailored to different local situations by holding workshops with local governments in order to establish human rights institutions in local authorities. Finally, regarding the development of the “Human Rights Index”, the NHRCK commissioned the research on “the simulation assessment and the management plans of the national human rights index” as the final year’s project of the three-year plan for national human rights index development. Based on the outcome, the Commission plans to determine a human rights index after collecting diverse opinions and feedback through consultations with relevant authorities, and to finalize the national human rights index system. 2) Improving Human Rights Protection for the Underprivileged and Underrepresented In order to improve the human rights, and treatment, of residents in foreigner protective facilities, the Commission made on-site investigations of three immigration detention centers and presented seven recommendations to the Minister of Justice including applying stricter standards for the most vulnerable groups such as children, prioritizing the benefits of children, and providing the freedom of movement on November 25. This was done as a part of the Commission’s efforts to promote the overall human rights of foreigners. Introduction ▪▪▪ 9