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Background information about the Republic of Korea:


Universal Periodic Review

The Republic of Korea was examined during the 2nd session (5-16 May 2008) of the Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review mechanism.


Treaty Bodies

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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

Republic of Korea was examined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) - which is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women - at its 49th session, 11 - 29 July 2011, in New York.

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

The Republic of Korea was examined by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) - which is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - at its 43rd session, 10 November and 11 November 2009 in Geneva.


Special Procedures

The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Mr. Frank William La Rue, visited Republic of Korea from 5 to 15 May 2010.


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