Human Rights Law in South Korea

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Introduction

South Korean human rights law is grounded in Chapter II (Articles 10–37) of the Constitution, which enumerates fundamental rights. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) (국가인권위원회), established in 2001, serves as the independent national human rights institution. The Constitutional Court of Korea exercises strong human rights protection through the constitutional complaint procedure. South Korea is party to seven core United Nations human rights treaties.

Constitutional Rights Catalogue

The Constitution guarantees a broad range of rights, including:

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Human Rights Law in South Korea

Introduction

Constitutional Rights Catalogue