A/HRC/7/78 page 155 IV. Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention A. Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 314. At the 23rd meeting, on 13 March 2008, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Vitit Muntarbhorn, presented his report (A/HRC/7/20). 315. At the same meeting, the observer for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, as the concerned country, made a statement. 316. During the ensuing interactive dialogue at the same meeting, the following made statements: (a) Representatives of States members of the Council: Cuba, Indonesia, Japan, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Republic of Korea, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; (b) Observers for the following States: New Zealand, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, United States of America; (c) Observer for the following non-governmental organization: Jubilee Campaign. 317. At the same meeting, the Special Rapporteur answered questions and made his concluding remarks. B. Situation of human rights in Myanmar 318. At the 23rd meeting, on 13 March 2008, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, presented his annual report (A/HRC/7/18) as well as his report submitted in accordance with resolution 6/33 relating to follow-up to the fifth special session (A/HRC/7/24) as requested by the Council in its resolution S-5/1 of 2 October 2007. 319. At the same meeting, the observer for Myanmar, as the concerned country, made a statement. 320. During the ensuing interactive dialogue at the same meeting, the following made statements: (a) Representatives of States members of the Council: Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference), Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; (b) Observers for the following States: Czech Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, New Zealand, Norway, Thailand, United States of America, Viet Nam;