National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2019 Establishing action plans and standards for self-imposed controls The Commission worked with the education, media, broadcast, and religious communities to establish and practice self-imposed controls of hate speech. Notably, the declaration made by these communities prior to enforcement served to communicate, both internally and externally, their strong commitment that hate speech would be dealt with with zero tolerance., and set the directions for actions expected of the constituents. Together with four offices of education in Seoul, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, and Jeonbuk, where November 15, announcing a commitment for society-wide action. It made a subsequent joint speech. The media has a critical role and obligation towards hate speech. The Commission reached out to them to develop and practice self-imposed controls of hate speech. As a first step, an agreement was reached to make a declaration for countering hate speech in January 2020. In addition, on September 25, the Commission and the Korean Conference of Religions for Peace (KCRP) jointly organized a seminar with the Islamic communities in Korea. Seven religious orders in Korea discussed cooperation to counter hatred and discrimination. Expression of opinion regarding hate speech in politics Hate speech in politics must be addressed with stronger actions as it has more direct influence on potential speakers and audience, as well as significant social implications. Also, politicians can act directly in realizing the values of diversity and human rights in a democracy, and are directly involved in the policy-making of the nation. As such, they have the obligation to prevent and respond to hate speech. On November 25, the Commission expressed an opinion to the Chairman of the National Assembly, party leaders, and the chairperson of the National Election Commission, calling them to announce plans to counter hate speech, to establish self-imposed control measures such as codifying hate speech in the code of ethics and to take actions in times of election. 57 Key Activities declaration with all other offices of education and worked to develop guidelines on countering hate Part 2 student human rights ordinances were enacted, the Commission organized a joint declaration on