South Korea – NHRI

A. Meaning and Background

2. Background [page 2]

… The National Human Rights Commission of Korea recommended the Korean government to establish a NAP on business and human rights in September 2016.

 

C. Current Status

1. Domestic Status [page 3]

  • Following the adoption of the ‘UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights’ in 2011, various follow-up measures are being pursued to realize the guiding principle internationally.

    – The National Human Rights Commission of Korea also announced ’National Human Rights Policy Basic Plan Recommendation of Business and Human Rights’ on September 2016.