National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2015
Part II
P. Study on the current domestic implementation status of the international
human rights standards of children and youth
The Commission conducted a study on the current domestic implementation of the
research, it looked at 42 articles in the UN Convention on the Rights of Child (CRC) regarding
the rights of children and youth (including the definition of 'child', anti-discrimination, right to
freedom, alternative care, education, sexual and labor exploitation on children, and juvenile
criminal law). Then, the Commission analyzed the meaning of each provision, domestic
legislations and policies, progress of domestic implementation of the convention, and
difficulties. Drawing lessons from the overseas cases of legislation regarding the matter, it came
up with solutions for improvement.
Going forward, the result of the research shall serve as a guideline in reviewing the progress
of domestic implementation of the international conventions related to children and youth,
including when the Commission would review the government’s Fifth and Sixth National
Report on the CRC due in June, 2017.
Q. Research to prepare the NAP on Business and Human Rights
The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights (UNWG) came up with the
Guidance on National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights (the “NAP Guidance”)
to assist the implementation of the UNGP. It was to recommend the UN member countries
to develop their own NAP on Business and Human Rights at the UN Forum on Business and
Human Rights on December 1st, 2014.
In response, the Commission conducted research from May to November, to prepare the NAP
on Business and Human Rights, which is to prevent the violation of human rights in business
practices, ensure sustainable operation of businesses, and promote the concept of business and
human rights in domestic businesses.
The Commission’s research team analyzed the NAPs of the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, and
Finland, as well as the NAP Guidance to comprehend international trends and the progress of
implementation in other countries. As a result, the team presented a proposal for the NAP to
implement the principles set forth by UNGPs on Business and Human Rights in Korea.
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Major Activities of NHRCK
international human rights standards of children and youth from June to December. For the