Annual Report 2014 parties, the UN and the international community to fully implement the recommendations of the UN COI with the aim of improving the human rights conditions of the North Korean people. ④ Welcoming Statement from the Chairperson Regarding the Establishment of the UN North Korean Human Rights Field-based Structure in Korea On May 29, 2014, the Commission issued the chairperson’s welcoming statement regarding the establishment of the UN North Korean Human Rights Field-based Structure in Korea, saying the decision will serve as an opportunity to raise awareness of the seriousness of the human rights conditions in North Korea as well as to initiate nation-wide movements for the improvement of the North Korean human rights situation. It also expressed its full support for the field-based structure’s successful settlement in Korea and execution of practical roles for the improvement of human rights conditions in North Korea. ⑤ Opinion Regarding the Current Process of Enacting a North Korean Human Rights Act On November 27, 2014, the NHRCK released its position regarding the current status of enacting a North Korean Human Rights Act. In the opinion, it welcomed the fact that the process is picking up speed by bringing up the bill for discussion to all relevant committees in the National Assembly and submitting it to the legislative subcommittees. In addition, it called for the following issues to be reflected in enacting the law: i) the NHRCK, an independent national human rights institution should be the main agency in charge of a North Korean Human Rights Act; ii) the Act should be established and implemented in a way to effectively protect and promote the human rights of North Korean people; and iii) the North Korean Human Rights Archive under the Act should be under the control of the NHRCK, so that it can effectively serve 68 ▪▪▪ Part II. Major Activities of the Commission