National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2017 Part 2 | Commission's Major Activities 1 Improvement of Human Rights-related Statutes, Institutions, Policies, and Practices Chapter 33 Section 1. Overview improve human rights-related statutes, institutions, policies, and practices; conducts surveys of human rights conditions; makes recommendations and presents opinions regarding adhesion to The Commission may, if necessary, establish subcommittees and advisory organs to perform its duties; consult with state institutions, local governments, and other public or private organizations; organize hearings; and present its opinions to courts and the Constitutional Court on trials that have significant implications on the protection and improvement of human rights. It shall prepare an annual report to report its activities, human rights conditions, and improvements carried out in the preceding year to the President of the Republic of Korea and the National Assembly. In 2017, the Commission focused on promoting basic rights and building an institutional foundation for the guarantee of human rights; reforming institutional arrangements and social practices that are discriminatory; promoting the labor rights of vulnerable groups; protecting and promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees; responding to human rights ordinance issues in local governments and expanding the value of human rights across the nation; shaping public opinion on human rights in business management to better define the role of businesses in protecting human rights; promoting the rights of older persons in an ageing society; facilitating implementation of international human rights standards in the country; organizing joint programs and increasing exchanges with human rights-related organizations and groups; and carrying out activities for improved human rights conditions in North Korea. Commission's Major Activities and implementation of international human rights treaties. Part 2 Based on the NHRC Act, the Commission makes recommendations and presents opinions to