ANNUAL REPORT 2015 (5) procedures for prior arrangement. In addition, the Commission gained a good reference on useful approaches in introducing an impact assessment system: either by convincing for the necessity of preliminary assessment (risk control) by highlighting the issues in the existing legislations or by selecting a target first and launching a pilot test there and then expanding the scope. Also, there were many useful recommendations, including: (1) selection of targets, (2) listing or specifying, (3) securing specialists for the assessment, and (4) designing a process that is not too lax. H. Forum ‌ to discuss measures to ratify the ILO Fundamental Conventions related to the right to association The Commission co-hosted a forum on September 30th with the office of lawmaker Lee Inyoung to discuss the importance of ratifying the ILO Fundamental Convention No. 87 and 98 (the key items related to the right to association) and solutions to it. At the forum, we discussed the following issues: the authority of administrative offices regarding registration of a labor union and its limitations, and necessary improvements to legislations for the ratification of the conventions and solutions to it. I. ‌Forum to discuss broadcasting service to promote human rights and respect for life and future directions for online content The Commission co-hosted a forum on November 10th with the Korea Suicide Prevention Center (led by director Hong Jin-Pyo) to discuss the future direction of online and broadcasting content, to promote human rights and respect for life. The forum was held in the presence of personnel from human rights groups, mental health groups, and suicide prevention groups. At the forum, we highlighted the problems emerging in modern broadcasting and online content related to trends that devalue life and are punctuated with unacceptable language and expressions against human rights. Then, we engaged in multilateral discussions to search for solutions to address the issue. J. ‌International symposium to promote social integration of the mentally challenged into local communities The Commission hosted an international symposium on November 17th to discuss the role 60 | National Human Rights Commission of Korea