Opinions on the first National Report of Korea on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ① The National Report admits there are no systems to evacuate persons with disabilities in case of emergencies such as fires in high-rise buildings, earthquakes, etc. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) recommends people to refrain from using elevators in case of fires or earthquakes; however, persons on wheelchairs, among others, do not have any other alternatives than using elevators in times of evacuation. As a result, they are defenseless and exposed to danger in emergency situations, such as fires and earthquakes. ② In accordance with the Basic Act on Disasters and Safety Management and the Natural Disasters Response Act, the government shall take measures to protect people in emergencies and disaster situations which did or may inflict damages on the life, body and properties of people. However, Article 37 (Emergency Measures) and Article 40 (Order of Evacuation) of the Basic Act on Disasters and Safety Management which set forth first aid, relief activity and rescue do not include provisions related to persons with disabilities. ③ The National Report does not point out the lack of a report registration system for persons with hearing or linguistic disabilities who report crimes or traffic accidents. For instance, the 112 Crime Report Center does not have a video report registration system which receive emergency reports in sign language or writing, and since most private car insurance companies receive car accident reports by voice telephone, the security of persons with hearing or linguistic disabilities is not ensured in emergency situations as their accidents cannot be swiftly registered. 2) Recommendation ① In order to make sure the safe evacuation of persons with visual, hearing and physical disabilities from accidents caused by disabilities or emergencies, the NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF KOREA 15