A new head of the National Human Rights Commission
of Korea is nominated by President Moon.
Choi Young-ae..., the chief director of ‘Women's
Human Rights Defenders,’ a non-profit organization
seeking to improve rights for both South and
North Korean women, is tapped to direct the
human rights watchdog.
She is the current chair of the ‘Human Rights
Commission of Seoul.
The announcement comes amidst growing public
demand to better protect the rights of women
and minorities.
Choi will be formally appointed after a parliamentary
confirmation hearing.
