Turmoil at NHRCK has shone light on political appointment process that risks undermining principles its meant to uphold
A NHRCK campaign poster in a metro station that states "Sexual minorities are a part of your everyday life" is adorned with post-it notes from LGBTQ rights supporters, Aug. 5, 2020 | Image: Raphael Rashid
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) faces a credibility crisis as chairperson Song Doo-hwan’s term nears its end in September.
Concerns have arisen about the potential appointment of an unfit successor, with the two incumbent NHRCK commissioners, Lee Choong-sang and Kim Yong-won, at the center of controversy due to their recent actions undermining the principles they are meant to uphold.
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) faces a credibility crisis as chairperson Song Doo-hwan’s term nears its end in September.
Concerns have arisen about the potential appointment of an unfit successor, with the two incumbent NHRCK commissioners, Lee Choong-sang and Kim Yong-won, at the center of controversy due to their recent actions undermining the principles they are meant to uphold.
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