National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea independence in finance, organization, and operation. Section 2. Policy Recommendations and Opinions 1. Overview of Policy Recommendations, Opinions, etc. [Table 2-1-1] Recommendations and Opinions on Laws and Policies on Human Rights (Unit: Case) Cumulative total Recommendations Opinions expressed Opinions submitted Cumulative total 493 222 252 19 2013 43 27 16 0 2012 41 23 18 0 2011 40 18 20 2 2010 45 22 20 3 2009 45 14 28 3 * Cumulative Total: November 1, 2001 to December 31, 2013 * Opinions submitted: The Commission may submit to the court of law or the Constitutional Court its opinions during the litigation that will significantly influence the protection and improvement of human rights. 2. Highlights of Policy Recommendations1) A. Recommendation on the Human Rights Conditions of the Homeless The NHRCK found that the homeless, especially those who became homeless due to poverty, were in serious human rights conditions. As 1) For detailed policy recommendations, see respective chapters and sections: suo moto and on-site investigations (Section 3); North Korean human rights (Section 4.1); human rights in business practices (Section 4.2); and promotion of information human rights (Section 4.3). Chapter 1. Improvement of Laws and Regulations, Institution, Policies, and Practices ▪▪▪ 31