National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea 2. Reception of Complaints The NHRCK has received a total of 78,305 complaints since its establishment in November 2001. 59,562 (76.1%) cases were related to human rights violations, 16,590 (21.2%) discrimination, and 2,153 (2.7%) others. The number of human rights violations changed from 5,282 (75.6%) in 2009, 6,460 (70.5%) in 2010, 5,424 (73.7%) in 2011, 6,946 (72.5%) in 2012, to 7,455 (74.2%) in 2013. The number of cases in 2013 increased by 509 (7.3%) compared to 2012. [Table 2-2-2] Complaint Filing by Year (Unit: case, %) Cumulative Total Human Rights Violations Discriminatory Acts Others Cumulative Total 78,305 100.0 59,562 76.1 16,590 21.2 2,153 2.7 2013 10,050 100.0 7,455 74.2 2,492 24.8 103 1.0 2012 9,582 100.0 6,946 72.5 2,549 26.6 87 0.9 2011 7,357 100.0 5,424 73.7 1,803 24.5 129 1.8 2010 9,168 100.0 6,460 70.5 2,681 29.2 27 0.3 2009 6,985 100.0 5,282 75.6 1,685 24.1 18 0.3 * Cumulative Total: November 2001 to December 31, 2013 * The number of cases may increase because there are cases which are divided into two or more cases after having been filed. Chapter 2. Investigations and Remedies: Human Rights Violations and Discriminatory Acts ▪ ▪ ▪ 109