Choi Young-ae and Park Beom-gye Meeting... Joint Promotion of 'Basic Law on Human Rights Policy' Enactment

Chairperson Choi Young-ae of the National Human Rights Commission (right) and Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye are discussing the joint legislative promotion of the "Basic Act on Human Rights Policy" and related cooperation measures at the Ministry of Justice on the morning of the 30th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The National Human Rights Commission and the Ministry of Justice announced on the 30th that they will jointly promote legislation for the enactment of the "Basic Human Rights Policy Act," which stipulates the national human rights policy promotion system for the protection and promotion of human rights. To this end, Choi Young-ae, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, met with Park Beom-gye, Minister of Justice, in the morning to discuss cooperation measures.

The "Basic Human Rights Policy Act" comprehensively regulates the overall national human rights system, including the establishment of the national human rights policy basic plan, the human rights protection responsibilities of local governments, the domestic implementation of recommendations from international human rights organizations, corporate respect for human rights practices, and human rights education for the public. This is the first case where the National Human Rights Commission and the Ministry of Justice have joined forces to jointly promote legislation.

Chairperson Choi said, "The enactment of the Basic Human Rights Policy Act will be an important opportunity for protecting the human rights of the people and spreading a culture of human rights," adding, "I hope that the National Human Rights Commission, a national agency dedicated to human rights, and the Ministry of Justice will communicate closely and cooperate so that the Basic Human Rights Policy Act successfully contributes to guaranteeing and enhancing the human rights of the people."

Minister Park said, "Since the Ministry of Justice and the National Human Rights Commission are jointly promoting legislation, I hope this will be an opportunity to deepen trust and strengthen cooperation between the two agencies for the protection and promotion of the people's human rights," and added, "The Ministry of Justice promises to continue to work closely with the National Human Rights Commission in promoting human rights policies."

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