formulation of human rights policies and the establishment of national human rights institutions in other countries, thereby solidifying its international leadership. The Commission not only publicized its major projects and outcomes among citizens to raise awareness on human rights, but also contributed to the social agenda on human rights issues. The Commission expanded opportunities to publicize its major policies and outcomes through various media including TV broadcasting, web blogs, online newsletters, LED display, the Internet and newsletters of public institutions, thereby enhancing the public's understanding and awareness of human rights issues. Five Strategic Projects Assuring the Basic Freedom in Practice To guarantee rights to freedom is a starting point of universal human rights protection and the basis of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea and international human rights law, as well as an integral requirement for the South Korean government to join the ranks of advanced countries in human rights protection. Accordingly, the Commission decided 'Assuring the Freedom in Practice' as a strategic goal and set performance objectives of defending physical freedom and freedom from unlawful detention, ensuring freedom of expression and tightening domestic implementation of international human rights laws, and promoting privacy and human rights in the information society. The Commission conducted on-site inspections on 18 police detention facilities to protect physical integrity and freedom from unlawful detention, while seeking ways to raise awareness of the rights of inmates to health. Moreover, in order to improve the treatment towards heavily intoxicated persons, the Commission analyzed the complaint cases related to heavily intoxicated persons and conducted research on the excessive handling of heavily intoxicated persons by the police. Introduction 21