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In 2022, the organizations that received the most recommendations in human rights cases
were educational institutions with 124 cases, followed by the Police with 56 cases, multipleperson protection facilities with 53 cases, local governments with 51 cases, and businesses
and other profit-oriented organizations with 50 cases. The cumulative acceptance rate
of recommendations was 88.3%. Notably, the recommendation acceptance rates by the
prosecution, police, National Intelligence Service, multiple-person protection facilities, and
immigration authorities were all 100%.
Emergency Remedies
The Commission has the authority to take urgent remedial measures established under Article
48 of the NHRCK Act when there is a significant likelihood that human rights violations or
discriminatory acts, if left unaddressed, may result in irreparable harm.
In 2022, the Commission issued emergency relief recommendations in two cases that were
presented for urgent remedial actions. The first case involved the Police taking no action to
prevent disruptions during the regular Wednesday protests that address the issue of “comfort
women” during the Japanese colonial period. The second case was related to secondary
Suo Motu Investigations
According to Article 30 (3) of the NHRCK Act, even in the absence of a petition, the
Commission has the authority to initiate an investigation if there is reasonable evidence to
believe that there are human rights violations or discriminatory acts of significant importance.
In 2022, the Commission made the decision to initiate seven suo motu investigations and
concluded six cases, including two cases carried over from the previous year. Remedial
measures were taken in all six cases.
On-site Inspections
According to Article 24 (1) of the NHRCK Act, the Commission has the authority to conduct
on-site inspections of detention and protection facilities if deemed necessary.
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