A/HRC/37/11 70. The Sudan noted the accession by the Republic of Korea to many international human rights instruments, its acceptance of individual complaints procedures under four human rights treaties and its issuance of a standing invitation to special procedure mandate holders. 71. Sweden acknowledged the continued work of the Government to fulfil its human rights obligations and encouraged it to continue its efforts. 72. Switzerland welcomed the de facto moratorium, but noted with regret that no measures had been taken to abolish the death penalty since the second review. It expressed concern at the large number of conscientious objectors in detention. 73. Thailand praised the steps taken to improve the protection of older persons and to promote inclusive education for children with disabilities. It welcomed the amendment to the Criminal Act to expand the scope of crimes of human trafficking. 74. Timor-Leste noted the measures taken to reconcile work and family responsibilities as a way to improve the rights of women in employment. 75. Togo noted with satisfaction the de facto abolition of the death penalty since 1997 and encouraged the Republic of Korea to take the decisive step to abolish it fully. 76. Tunisia praised the steps undertaken to implement the recommendations from the previous review and to strengthen human rights in a comprehensive manner. 77. Turkey commended the Republic of Korea on the significant achievements in promoting human rights. 78. Uganda urged the implementation of the national action plan on human rights. It noted the growing challenge of racism and xenophobia and human rights abuses faced by migrant workers. 79. The United Kingdom encouraged further progress towards the abolition of the death penalty and further efforts so that legislation could ensure peaceful assemblies and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people. 80. The United States of America remained concerned by legislation limiting the freedom of expression, the large number of conscientious objectors serving jail terms and a lack of anti-discrimination legislation extending protection to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 81. Uruguay noted measures on gender mainstreaming in public affairs. It encouraged the Republic of Korea to redouble efforts to ensure gender equality and women’s empowerment, and to ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. 82. Uzbekistan noted the successful implementation of the second national action plan on human rights, the cooperation with the special procedure mandate holders and efforts to ratify International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions. 83. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela commended the Government on its initiatives to combat poverty and ensure a social security network and pension plan for people with disabilities. 84. Viet Nam noted the achievements made in protecting the rights of and combating discrimination against migrant workers and vulnerable groups, including women, children, older persons and persons with disabilities. 85. Yemen noted the revised law on the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, guaranteeing transparency of the selection of its members, and the Framework Act on International Development Cooperation. 86. Zambia applauded the active participation of the Republic of Korea in the work of the Human Rights Council and the legal guarantees of lawyers of suspects in criminal process. 7