Section 3. Surveys on Human Rights Conditions and Human Rights Advocacy 1. Surveys on Human Rights Conditions and Commissioned Research A. Conducting the Factual Survey on the Abolition of the Death Penalty and the Introduction of Alternative Punishment In order to publicize the issue of the abolition of the death penalty and come up with substantive Alternative Punishments. This survey encompasses documentary research, an awareness survey of 1,000 citizens, an awareness survey of 132 experts, and an examination of alternative punishments. The results show that many citizens view the death penalty as necessary, but 66.9% agree to the abolition of the death penalty on the premise of appropriate alternative punishments. We plan to further push ahead with productive discussions and examinations on the abolition of the death penalty and alternative punishments in parallel with the Constitution and international human rights standards and offer substantive measures. B. Conducting the Factual Survey on Improvement Measures for the Personal Protection System for North Korean Refugees We conducted the Factual Survey on Improvement Measures for the Personal Protection System for North Korean Refugees to improve the related personal protection system and remedy human rights violations. This system is designed to protect North Korean refugees based on the North Korean Refugees Protection and Settlement Support Act. Although officers in charge are obligated to protect their privacy during the performance of their duties, controversies over human rights violations continue to arise. This factual survey was aimed at identifying both positive effects and human rights violation factors of the personal protection system by analyzing each case and seeking policy measures to redress the system's shortcomings. National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2018 57 Part 2 | Commission's Major Activities alternatives, we conducted the Factual Survey on the Abolition of the Death Penalty and