Foreword “‌ ‌We are committed to achieving a society where the dignity, equality, and freedom of every individual is upheld by taking proactive measures to address human rights issues and steadily expanding the foundation for human rights.” In 2022, the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the vulnerable areas of human rights within our society. It exposed the disproportionate effects of social and economic polarization, inequality, major disasters, climate crisis, and emergencies on vulnerable populations, resulting in severe violations of their human rights. This realization has emphasized the pressing need to establish social safety nets and foster solidarity to safeguard the rights of these vulnerable groups. The rapidly changing human rights landscape, including the Itaewon Incident in October 2022, climate crisis and disasters, the entry into an intelligence information society and a super-aging society, and the spread of hate speech and discrimination, heightened our awareness of the responsibilities of the State, corporations, independent actions of civil society, and the importance of international solidarity. As we observe the prompt actions taken by the international community, including the United Nations, we engage in deep reflection on our awareness of the crises and our effectiveness in implementing appropriate measures to address them. As an independent national institution entrusted with the protection and promotion of human rights, the Commission is dedicated to strengthening its accountability and expertise, enhancing its mandate in human rights policy formulation, investigation and redress, human rights education and advocacy, as well as domestic and international cooperation. In 2022, the Commission issued 104 recommendations and opinions on various human rights issues. In response to the pressing challenges faced by our society, we provided human rights perspectives on social issues by presenting an opinion on climate crisis and human rights, recommendation to amend the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, a statement on the Itaewon incident, and recommendation on human rights guidelines for the development and utilization of AI. The Commission also made proactive efforts to promote international solidarity and position itself as a leading advocate for human rights. Additionally, we conducted various surveys, investigations, and initiatives to assess the human rights situation of vulnerable and marginalized groups. Based on the findings, we formulated proposals and alternatives for enhancing institutional frameworks and ensuring effective human rights protection.