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128. The delegation stated that, rising from the ashes of the war, the Republic of Korea
had achieved economic development along with democratization and the promotion of
human rights. However, the path to democracy had not been easy and the country had been
through various reforms and challenges. Civil society had been a driving force in
overcoming many challenges. The new Government had set an objective to build a society
that upheld fairness, justice and respect for human rights. The Government had recognized
the need to improve the protection of human rights in order to meet its international
obligations. The recommendations made as part of the universal periodic review would be
reflected in the Government’s human rights policy.
129. In conclusion, the delegation reaffirmed the Government’s continuing commitment
to working with the international community to create a society where no one was left
behind in the Republic of Korea and internationally. Guaranteeing universal human rights
could not be achieved by one country alone and, thus, solidarity and cooperation would be
crucial. It would be important to maintain effective communication and interaction with
international civil society and to garner the collective wisdom not only of the people who
were deprived of their due rights, but also of civil society groups, experts and the private
sector at the national level. Thus, the Government would continue to work to further
advance the promotion and protection of human rights at the national and international
levels.
II. Conclusions and/or recommendations
130. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue listed below
have been examined by the Republic of Korea and enjoy the support of the Republic
of Korea:
130.1
Continue cooperation with ILO on the ratification of the fundamental
labour conventions (Uzbekistan);
130.2
Ratify the four fundamental conventions of ILO concerning freedom
of association and prohibition of forced or compulsory labour (Spain);
130.3
Ratify and implement the remaining four ILO core conventions
concerning freedom of association and protection of the right to organize, the
right to organize and collective bargaining, forced labour and the abolition of
forced labour (Sweden);
130.4
Consider ratifying the four core ILO conventions related to freedom
of association, the right to organize trade unions and collective bargaining, and
on the prohibition of forced and compulsory labour (Nicaragua);
130.5
Expedite the review of the relevant domestic laws and administrative
practices to facilitate ratification of the four fundamental conventions of ILO
that the Republic of Korea has not yet ratified (Uganda);
130.6
Consider amending domestic legislation to pave the way for
ratification of a number of other key regional and international human rights
conventions (Philippines);
130.7
Continue supporting the work of OHCHR Seoul office (Japan);
130.8
Continue contribution of its efforts to the Human Rights Council and
its mechanism (Myanmar);
130.9
Continue its good work of contributing to the United Nations and its
human rights mechanisms (Bhutan);
130.10
Adopt necessary legislation to ensure a fully transparent and
participatory process for the selection and appointment of the members of the
National Human Rights Commission of Korea, guarantee the independence of
their members and ensure that it has sufficient resources (Guatemala);
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