Song Doo-hwan, the nominee for Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, is attending the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 30th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Song Doo-hwan, the nominee for Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, is attending the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 30th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in approved the appointment of Song Doo-hwan as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission around 5 p.m. on the 31st.



The current Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, Choi Young-ae, will serve until the 3rd of next month, and the appointment date of the new Chairperson Song is the following day, the 4th.


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