77. Please present detailed data to check the contents and current status of prohibition of torture training programs for public officials. Issue 9: System Maintenance on Discipline and Punishment in the Military and Review of Alternative Service Period for Conscientious Objectors Status 78. Total 53 petitions relating to unjust systems and dispositions were received by the NHRCK in 2018, describing violations of fundamental rights resulting from the abuse of authority over human resources and command. 79. In 2019, the Commander of the VII corps of ROK Army changed the guidelines to restrict the use of stand-downs, imposed excessive training on soldiers, and refused to acknowledge patients' exemption from the training. From those cases, concerns have been raised about the abuse of authority over human resources and command. Therefore, when taking measures such as vacation restrictions, it needs to set up specific manuals and guidelines to prevent excessive discipline and punishment. 80. Article 38-2 of the “Framework Act on Military Status and Service” stipulates that the commander can conduct training for establishing military discipline if necessary, but the enforcement decree prescribing specific cases and guidelines for the training has not been legislated and implemented. 81. In relation to conscientious objection to military service, the NHRCK has made several recommendations on introduction of alternative service 29

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