Republic of Korea-28th Session November 2017-International human rights instruments

National Report
Para 49) The Government decided to prepare for the accession to the Optional Protocol to the CRPD, which was formerly noted at the third cycle review. The bill for accession to the Optional Protocol was submitted to the NA on December 2021, and the procedures for obtaining approval by the NA are in progress. If the individual communication procedure is introduced upon the accession to the Optional Protocol to the CRPD, it is expected to ensure individual rights through international procedures. Para 66) … The Government is currently reviewing the ratification of the OP-ICESCR considering the potential conflicts with domestic laws and the necessity to amend the laws.
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