Traditionally, human dignity and right to life were subject of discussion in various topics, including abolition of slavery, abolition of death penalty, the State’s duties to eliminate poverty and disease, use of force during execution of law by public officials, protection from violence, protection from disease, accidents and disasters threatening life and safety, etc. 2021 Report on Human Rights Situation in the Republic of Korea included topics, such as death penalty, death resulting from insufficient crime prevention and victim protection by the police, situation related to Japanese Military Sexual Slavery, etc.4) In 2022, there were much discussion on the responsibility of a State related to human dignity and the right to life. Seoul Halloween crowd crush that occurred in Itaewon in October 2022 reminded us of the obligations of the State to protect people’s lives and promote security from disasters. Ascertaining truths and reparation on past violences, such as the Brothers Home and Seongam Hagwon, etc., the realities of the people who are suffering from poverty and isolation, such as a mother and two daughters in Suwon, and the high rate of suicide, etc. have become the center of attention by the media and the civic society. These problems are not specific only to 2022 but they show the problems and social inconsistencies at the core. This report will look at some of the major situations and their meaning as related to the duties and the roles of the State to protect the fundamental rights of the people, and will consider the future tasks. 4) These topics are still very important, but this report will provide cases that were especially more significant in 2022. 13