A/HRC/22/10 that such a provision was constitutional considering that it was meant for military discipline and sustenance of combat capabilities and only valid in the case of an act taking place between military personnel within a barrack. Therefore, it was inappropriate to repeal or revise such a provision at that time. Meanwhile, the Government was making efforts to protect the human rights of homosexuals in the military. 114. The scope of those with the duty to report child abuse had recently been expanded. The Government was working on enacting an act on special cases of punishment for child abuse crimes, according to which the perpetrator would be subject to stricter punishment and reformation rules than those applied when adults were the target. 115. A Korean NGO had been assigned the operation of the Monitoring Centre for Children’s Rights. Ombudspersons and Ombudskids for children’s rights were appointed to monitor children’s rights in eight areas and provide inputs on possible institutional improvements regarding current laws and policies that violate children’s rights. The Government was working on stabilizing the operation of the Monitoring Centre for Children’s Rights through legal formalization. 116. The Government had continuously reviewed the feasibility of the ratification of the core International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions. The harmonization of regulations would be required for the ratification of ILO Convention No. 189 (2011) concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers. The Government would continue to work on the ratification, taking into consideration public opinion and circumstances. 117. Recognizing challenges in tackling gender discriminatory ideas and practices in society, the Government would continue to work to promote a deeper understanding of gender equality, and to address gender discriminatory practices in day-to-day life through education, promotion and campaigns. The Government had enacted the Gender Impact Assessment and Analysis Act in September 2011, and starting in March 2012, the Gender Impact Assessment had been applied to the drafting and amendment of laws and the development of mid- to long-term national policies, as a critical component of all policies formulated at the national level. 118. The Marriage Brokerage Business Management Act had been amended to reinforce control of intercountry marriage brokerages and to strengthen the visa issuance process for those agencies to eliminate any potential elements of human trafficking. 119. To tackle the problem of school bullying, including of migrant children, relevant ministries joined together and came up with the Comprehensive Plan to Eliminate School Bullying in February 2012. 120. To relieve the tuition burden, the Government established national grants and scholarships, as well as the Income Contingent Loan system. Students in the bottom 70 per cent of the income scale received financial support that amounted to 25 per cent of their tuition. 121. Regarding recommendations to extend an invitation to the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children, among others, delegates were reminded that a standing invitation had been extended to all special procedures of the Human Rights Council. 122. With regard to discrimination against children with disabilities, starting August 2012, childcare and rehabilitation services were being provided so that children with disabilities could be cared for in their homes, and education was provided free of charge to children with disabilities. 123. The delegation expressed appreciation to Member States for preparing their evaluation of and recommendations to the Republic of Korea. The Government would 15