Introduction To address the various challenges and crisis situations facing vulnerable groups under the prolonged COVID-19 situation, which include income and job insecurity, gaps in medical care, and gaps in childcare services, the Commission conducted a survey of vulnerable groups about that the rights of people in vulnerable situations can be safeguarded during disasters. Based on the findings of a survey conducted in the previous year, the Commission published a report on the negative impacts of COVID-19 on the rights of people with disabilities. It also held seminars to seek policy directions for harmonizing community safety and guarantee of rights Part 1 Introduction their human rights conditions under the COVID-19 disaster situation and held seminars on ways for people with disabilities. Participants discussed the need to actively promote programs for disabled people so that the services are known and solicited by them and their families, and are recommended by public health centers. policy trends at home and abroad to inform policy directions and tasks. It also held discussions with subject matter experts to stir a public debate on human rights in climate crisis, which is an emerging issue with potential impacts across all sectors and domains. It also laid the groundwork for human rights protection in climate crisis and disaster situations by continuously monitoring policy trends in the country, including legislative efforts related to climate crisis, and precedents Part 2 Key NHRCK Activities Meanwhile, the Commission conducted a survey on climate crisis and human rights, and overseas. In view of guaranteeing the right to health of the homeless who became more vulnerable in the COVID-19 crisis, the Commission made recommendations that designated healthcare facilities for the homeless be abolished and guidelines on medical care for the homeless be revised. It also expressed opinion regarding the proposed partial amendment to the Long-term Care Insurance Act, stating that restriction of long-term treatment benefit payments to those found guilty of assaulting long-term care workers is undesirable as it disproportionately limits beneficiaries’ right to social security. In the face of deepening poverty and social polarization brought by the pandemic, the Commission worked on strengthening the social security system, including examining potential institutional improvements for sustainable childcare services. 11 Part 3 Appendices 2) Strengthening social safeguards to address poverty and polarization