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Committee, provided support for public hearings held by the Subcommittee on Legislation and
Judiciary 1, and delivered statements in the Legislative and Judiciary Committee of the National
Assembly. Moreover, to facilitate legislative progress through international cooperation, the
Commission held meetings with foreign embassies, such as those of the United States, the
United Kingdom, Canada, and representatives from the OHCHR and the European Union based
in Korea. The Commission also led the production of a statement of support for the equality bill
from the UN Refugee Agency.
Meanwhile, the Commission also promoted public discourse and facilitated discussions on
the subject. It strengthened collaboration with human rights organizations through meetings
with the Coalition for Anti-Discrimination Legislation and support for promotional booths
at the Seoul Queer Festival. Working with the Christian community, the Commission also
produced and distributed fact-check leaflets on the Equality Bill to raise awareness. Moving
forward, the Commission will continue to support the legislation of the Equality Act, which will
serve as a yardstick to assess the level of national dignity and human rights standards in South
Korea.
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