KNAGMI Achieves 'Human Rights Management System' Certification for Four Consecutive Years

The Korea National Arboretum and Garden Management Institute (KNAGMI) announced on November 4 that it has obtained the 'Human Rights Management System' certification from the Korea Management Certification Institute for the fourth consecutive year.

Provided by Korea National Arboretum and Garden Management Authority

The Human Rights Management System certification is granted based on the results of a comprehensive review by a professional certification body. The review assesses an organization's implementation and continuous improvement of human rights management processes, legal compliance, and analysis and implementation of measures for human rights risks, according to standards established on the basis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the National Human Rights Commission of Korea's human rights management guidelines.

During the assessment, KNAGMI was highly rated for its efforts, including: conducting surveys and in-depth interviews to prevent discrimination against employees with disabilities; holding 'On-site Mind Interviews' for emotional labor workers; organizing participatory activities such as a 'Crossword Quiz to Eradicate Workplace Bullying' for all staff; strengthening the qualification requirements for internal human rights management auditors; and operating a mobile ethics audit office to focus on preventive human rights management activities. These initiatives contributed to the institute receiving the certification.

In particular, this year, KNAGMI worked to protect the human rights of both internal and external stakeholders by implementing a human rights management pledge and monitoring compliance with the prohibition of forced labor for employees of partner companies.

Shim Sangtaek, President of KNAGMI, stated, "Receiving the Human Rights Management System certification for four consecutive years is not only the result of establishing institutional conditions for human rights management within the organization, but also a reflection of all members practicing human rights protection in their daily work." He added, "KNAGMI will continue to strive to establish a culture of human rights management based on mutual respect among all employees under the core institutional value of 'integrity and responsibility.'"

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