National Human Rights Commission of Korea Annual Report 2015
council four times: from 2006 to 2008, from 2009 to 2011, from 2013 to 2015, and 2016 to
Part II
from January 1st to December 31st in 2016. (The ROK had been elected as the member of the
2018.)
statement on December 31st to express his expectations that it would serve as an opportunity for
the ROK government to:
1. concentrate its effort to join the conventions the country has yet to sign;
2. implement recommendations from international convention organizations; and
3. serve a more active role in the international community to promote human rights.
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Major Activities of NHRCK
Welcoming the ROK to chair the council, the Chairperson of the NHRCK announced a