Republic of Korea: Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review: Second session of the UPR Working Group, 5-16 May 2008

Republic of Korea: Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review: Second session of the UPR Working Group, 5-16 May 2008

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Index Number: ASA 25/002/2008
Date Published: 25 January 2008
Categories: South Korea

In this submission, Amnesty International provides information under sections B, C and D (as stipulated in the General Guidelines for the Preparation of Information under the Universal Periodic Review). Amnesty International raises concern over the death penalty and the National Security Law. The organisation also describes concerns related to migrant workers and use of force against irregular workers by police and security forces. Amnesty International makes a number of recommendations in the areas of concerns listed.