ANNUAL REPORT 2015
(5) procedures for prior arrangement. In addition, the Commission gained a good reference
on useful approaches in introducing an impact assessment system: either by convincing for
the necessity of preliminary assessment (risk control) by highlighting the issues in the existing
legislations or by selecting a target first and launching a pilot test there and then expanding the
scope. Also, there were many useful recommendations, including: (1) selection of targets, (2)
listing or specifying, (3) securing specialists for the assessment, and (4) designing a process that
is not too lax.
H. Forum
to discuss measures to ratify the ILO Fundamental Conventions
related to the right to association
The Commission co-hosted a forum on September 30th with the office of lawmaker Lee Inyoung to discuss the importance of ratifying the ILO Fundamental Convention No. 87 and 98
(the key items related to the right to association) and solutions to it. At the forum, we discussed
the following issues: the authority of administrative offices regarding registration of a labor
union and its limitations, and necessary improvements to legislations for the ratification of the
conventions and solutions to it.
I. Forum to discuss broadcasting service to promote human rights and respect
for life and future directions for online content
The Commission co-hosted a forum on November 10th with the Korea Suicide Prevention
Center (led by director Hong Jin-Pyo) to discuss the future direction of online and broadcasting
content, to promote human rights and respect for life. The forum was held in the presence of
personnel from human rights groups, mental health groups, and suicide prevention groups.
At the forum, we highlighted the problems emerging in modern broadcasting and online
content related to trends that devalue life and are punctuated with unacceptable language and
expressions against human rights. Then, we engaged in multilateral discussions to search for
solutions to address the issue.
J. International symposium to promote social integration of the mentally
challenged into local communities
The Commission hosted an international symposium on November 17th to discuss the role
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