A/HRC/42/2 often required to witness. It stated that the universal periodic review report was not reflective of these issues. 686. The United Towns Agency for North-South Cooperation stated that the death penalty was the cruellest and most inhuman and degrading treatment. It violated the right to life as recognized by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. One State after another had abolished the death penalty, and therefore only a minority of countries in the world continued to use the death penalty. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was continuing to present capital punishment as a solution to crime without dealing with the fundamental reasons for violent crime, and was not reforming its inadequate justice system. The United Towns Agency for North-South Cooperation was categorically opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances. It called upon the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to implement laws to abolish the systematic application of the death penalty for murders and to make psychiatric examinations obligatory for persons accused of this crime. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 687. The President stated that, based on the information provided, out of 262 recommendations received, 132 enjoyed the support of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and 130 were noted. 688. The head of delegation thanked delegations for positive, constructive and encouraging comments, but regretted that some comments were far from the reality on the ground with misunderstanding and prejudice towards the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. 689. The Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea remained consistent in its position to protect and promote genuine human rights and fundamental freedoms for all people, in conformity with its supreme principle of giving priority to the interests and convenience of the people. At the same time, it would continue to strongly reject the politicization, selectivity and double standards of human rights and, in particular, the politically motivated accusations against the country based on false information fabricated by hostile forces. 690. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was of the view that the universal periodic review was the most effective and successful mechanism within the United Nations human rights system, dealing with the human rights situation of all countries on an equal footing with respectful and constructive dialogue and engagement. 691. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea would make its utmost effort to fully implement the recommendations it received during the third universal periodic review, in good faith through constructive dialogue and cooperation in the field of human rights. Brunei Darussalam 692. The review of Brunei Darussalam was held on 10 May 2019 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Brunei Darussalam in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/33/BRN/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/33/BRN/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/33/BRN/3). 103