A/HRC/37/11 concerns about cases of violence and hate speech against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 105. China praised the progress made in promoting social inclusion, assisting vulnerable groups and expanding national health insurance coverage. It was concerned about gender inequality, the exploitation of migrant workers and racist and hate speech against foreigners. 106. Colombia welcomed the adoption of the Refugee Act and the Framework Act on Gender Equality and the establishment of the division on the rights of children and young people. 107. The Congo encouraged the Republic of Korea to persevere in its human rights efforts by strengthening legal protection of vulnerable groups, particularly children, women and migrants. 108. Costa Rica noted the amendments to the National Human Rights Commission of Korea Act to ensure the transparency of the Commission, and the establishment of the division on the rights of children and young people to protect children’s rights. 109. Côte d’Ivoire commended the Government for measures taken to follow up on the previous two cycles of the universal periodic review. It noted, however, that some important conventions and optional protocols on human rights had yet to be ratified. 110. Croatia noted positive developments regarding conscientious objection to military service, including the draft bill on alternative services for conscientious objectors. It encouraged the Republic of Korea to continue its efforts. It remained concerned over discrimination against conscientious objectors. 111. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea expressed concern about human rights violations, including the suppression of political parties, arbitrary detention, abuse in the military, restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression and assembly, and surveillance. 112. Denmark remained concerned about discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, women and minorities, and about domestic violence, while noting as commendable the measures taken in those areas. 113. Nicaragua noted the inclusion of recommendations from the universal periodic review in the national action plan on human rights and the Government’s efforts to ensure equality, combat racial discrimination and reduce suicides. 114. Egypt noted the positive development in the area of human rights and expressed confidence in the capacity of the Government to continue its efforts. 115. Ethiopia noted the positive impact of the country’s ODA and the plan to increase it to 0.3 per cent of gross national income by 2030. 116. France welcomed the engagement of the Republic of Korea in the protection and promotion of human rights. 117. Georgia noted the submission of the midterm report regarding the implementation of the recommendations from the universal periodic review. It encouraged the Government to continue that practice, and to strengthen its policies to further promote the rights of women and prevent domestic violence. 118. Haiti welcomed the adoption of the 2013 Refugee Act and the Government’s efforts to improve the legal and institutional framework for persons with disabilities. 119. The delegation of the Republic of Korea expressed its gratitude to eight delegations for having submitted questions in advance for the interactive dialogue and provided responses to them. It recalled that the national human rights action plan had incorporated the recommendations from international human rights mechanisms. The Human Rights Policy Council, chaired by the Ministry of Justice, had been assigned to monitor the implementation of the action plan. The Government supported the resolution of the Human Rights Council related to national mechanisms on reporting and follow-up. The new Government would enact a new human rights basic act, introducing a comprehensive mechanism for the follow-up to the national human rights action plan and recommendations 9