SH Corporation Opens 'SH Human Rights Center,' a Specialized Organization for Human Rights Violation Remedies

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation (SH Corporation) announced on the 29th that it has opened the SH Human Rights Center, a specialized organization for remedying human rights violations. Through the SH Human Rights Center, SH Corporation plans to independently and professionally address internal human rights violation cases and actively promote a culture of respect for human rights within the company, as well as enhance employees' sensitivity to human rights.

SH Corporation stated, "We have been striving to internalize the value of respecting human rights throughout our management by establishing human rights management guidelines, conducting human rights impact assessments, and operating the Human Rights Management Committee to establish a culture of respect for human rights." It added, "The establishment of a human rights remedy procedure is the final stage of the human rights management system recommended by the National Human Rights Commission." The opening of the SH Human Rights Center marks the completion of the human rights management system.

The SH Human Rights Center ensures that the handling process of human rights violation cases is free from interference by internal stakeholders of SH Corporation, allowing for independent and professional investigations. The center integrates all procedures?from reporting, counseling, investigation, to notification of decisions?into a single organization by establishing a 'Counseling and Reporting Center' with professional counseling and investigation functions, alongside the 'Human Rights Violation Remedy Committee,' a decision-making body composed of human rights experts in labor, gender, and civil society.

SH Corporation appointed Kim Dong-a, adjunct professor at Seoul National University School of Law and partner lawyer at the law firm Jipyung, as the inaugural head of the Human Rights Center. Five external members were appointed to the Human Rights Violation Remedy Committee: lawyer Jung Jeong-hoon (Law Office Jidam), lawyer Kim Dong-hyun (Hope Law, a public interest human rights lawyers' group), lawyer Jang Yoo-jin (Law Office Dagam), research fellow Jang Da-hye (Korea Institute of Criminology), and labor attorney Lee So-ra (Dain Labor Law Firm). The Counseling and Reporting Center will be established at an external specialized institution to handle case reporting, counseling, and investigation.

Kim Se-yong, president of SH Corporation, said, "With the opening of the Human Rights Center, we aim to foster an organizational culture where SH Corporation members care for and respect each other." He added, "We will contribute to creating a society free from discrimination and exclusion, as well as preventing human rights violations." He further stated, "We will continuously strive to cultivate a culture of respect for human rights through human rights education for employees and the production of UCCs to enhance sensitivity to workplace harassment and gender equality involving employee participation."

Kim Dong-a, head of the SH Human Rights Center, said, "Unlike the past when growth was prioritized, it is now an era where organizations can ensure sustainability only by personally caring for and protecting members and stakeholders." He added, "The establishment of the SH Human Rights Center reflects SH Corporation’s serious and strong awareness of human rights issues. We will do our best to help SH Corporation grow into a dignified company."

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