National Human Rights Commission of Korea

Human rights and protection concerns in South Korea

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: South Korean human rights watchdog calls for better immigration detention safeguards

Human rights concerns have been raised in South Korea regarding the protection and procedural rights of vulnerable populations. Reports indicate that despite a 70 percent increase in human trafficking crimes over a fiv

South Korean detention facility heatwave concerns

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: South Korea suspends prison air conditioning project amid heatwave

Human rights organizations in South Korea have called for urgent government intervention to address extreme heat within detention centers and prisons. Activists reported that indoor temperatures in these facilities have