A/HRC/22/10 20. The supply of rental housing for those in the lower income bracket had been reinforced. Improvements to the programme for residential environment development had been promoted to guarantee the right to adequate housing. 21. There had been a gradual expansion of the protection of social security, with the recent revision of the National Basic Livelihood Security System to accommodate the minimum cost of living and the lowering of eligibility conditions for benefits to allow more people in vulnerable groups to receive benefits. 22. The coverage of the universal national medical health insurance had been steadily expanded. For some patients, such as those with rare and incurable diseases, the co-pay rate had been reduced. The Republic of Korea was making continuous efforts to provide medical services to as many people as possible by reducing the burden on patients for the cost of medical care needed in cases of rare and incurable diseases and by providing medical support for foreigners and their families. 23. With the rapidly aging population in mind, the Government had introduced longterm care insurance systems in 2008 in order to relieve the burdens on families caring for the elderly, and had also taken measures for patients with dementia. 24. The Government had established and promoted the Framework Policy on Immigration, which would be evaluated every five years, to facilitate more comprehensive migrant policies. The second plan, to be initiated in 2013, was aimed at expanding comprehensive services for immigrants to assist with their adjustment in society and to support education for migrant children. 25. Foreign workers who entered the country through the Employment Permit System were afforded the same protections as citizens under various labour-related laws. Many services were provided to migrant workers, such as interpretation, counseling and medical services. Female migrant workers were guaranteed equal access to the maternity protection system in accordance with labour standards. In cases where women migrants were involved in the process of legal proceedings for human rights violations, even if the person was an illegal resident, deportation would be delayed and a special stay permitted. 26. The Republic of Korea was proud that it had become a model case, as it had transformed from aid beneficiary to aid donor, and was committed to increasing its official development aid volumes. In 2010, the Framework Act on International Development Cooperation had been enacted and the Government intended to consider human rights principles in the planning and carrying out of development projects. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 27. During the interactive dialogue, 65 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 28. Botswana commended the Republic of Korea for developments since its first review and referred to the withdrawal of reservations under article 9 of CRC and the development of policies in favour of persons with disabilities. It noted concerns raised by the Committee on the Rights of the Child over multiple forms of discrimination against children. Botswana made recommendations. 29. Brazil noted the accession by the Republic of Korea to CRPD and the enactment of legislation and policies to support persons with disabilities. Brazil raised concerns over reports of social stigma and hardship faced by single mothers, which may lead mothers to relinquish their children. It hoped that the enactment of the 2011 Special Adoption Act would improve that situation. Brazil made recommendations. 5