Part 2 | Introduction impact of the COVID-19 pandemic had initially caused a significant decline in the number of petitions filed, with only 9,000 cases filed in 2020. However, there has been a consistent increase in the numbers since then. The notable increase in processed cases can be attributed to the Commission’s focus on addressing long-standing cases. However, the overall cumulative acceptance rate of recommendations, from the inception of the Commission until 2022, remained at a similar level of 91.3% compared to the previous year, with a slight decline below 90% from 2021. Investigations and Remedies of Human Rights Violations The number of petitions filed for human rights violations saw a notable increase of 1,037 was particularly significant in petitions related to educational institutions, including petitions concerning regulations on students’ appearance and restrictions on mobile phone usage. Additionally, with the establishment of the Military Human Rights Protector, there was a continued rise in petitions filed concerning the military, as well as petitions related to the Police and correctional facilities. The number of petitions processed increased by 859 cases (12.6%) compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 7,684 cases. Additionally, the number of cases resolved through remedies also increased to 827 cases, showing a growth of 134 cases (19.3%) compared to the previous year. As a result, the rate of remedy has been steadily increasing since 2020. To highlight some of the main recommendations made by type of institution, the Commission advised amending the Telecommunications Business Act to the Minister of Science and ICT to address the unjustified collection of communication data by investigative agencies, and the establishment or revision of manuals and guidelines for the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, the Prosecution, and the Police. Regarding human rights violations by the Police. the Commission recommended the implementation of procedures that require clear consent from residents, along with evidence of such consent, when entering residences without a warrant. It also recommended that the Police take proactive measures to prevent the obstruction of the Wednesday demonstrations for comfort women victims. Additionally, the Commission conducted investigations and made recommendations to address recurring cases of excessive use of restraints and violations of the rights of defense counsel during criminal procedures. 63 Part 2 | Introduction cases (14.0%) compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 8,468 cases. This increase