Part 2 | Introduction
2. Organization
The Commission comprises 11 commissioners, which includes the Chairperson, three
standing commissioners, and seven non-standing commissioners. Four commissioners are
elected by the National Assembly, four nominated by the President, and three nominated by the
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and approved by the President. Neither gender may account
for more than 60% of all 11 commissioner positions. Among the standing members designated
by the President, one person is appointed as the Military Human Rights Protector under the
Framework Act on Military Status and Service. This individual is responsible for safeguarding
the fundamental rights of soldiers and ensuring that appropriate remedies are provided in cases
of rights violations.
following a personnel hearing at the National Assembly. The Chairperson represents the
Commission and oversees its overall operation. If necessary, the Chairperson appears and states
his or her opinions before the National Assembly and, if required by the National Assembly,
is obligated to testify and respond to questions on matters pertaining to the Commission. The
Chairperson has the authority to represent the Commission and speak at the State Council.
He or she can recommend the Prime Minister to submit bills, including presidential decree
bills, related to matters concerning the Commission. The term of office for all commissioners,
including the Chairperson, is three years, and they can serve a consecutive term just once.
The Commission makes decisions and takes actions through the Plenary Committee with all
the commissioners, as well as the Standing Committee, comprising the Chairperson and three
standing commissioners, and the subcommittees. The subcommittees include the Committee
on Human Rights Violations I (the Prosecution, Police, military, intelligence service, legislative
branch, and judicial branch); Committee on Human Rights Violations II (other areas, including
national institutions, local governments, public service-related organizations, and detention
and protection facilities); Committee on Child Rights (children and youths under 19, child care
homes, and youth detention centers); Committee on Discrimination Remedy (discrimination
remedy issues); Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (discrimination against
persons with disabilities and violations in facilities for persons with disabilities and mental
healthcare centers); and Committee of Human Rights in Military (in the field of military human
rights).
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The Chairperson is selected from among the commissioners and appointed by the President