National Research Foundation of Korea Receives "Human Rights Management System" Certification

The National Research Foundation of Korea announced on the 29th that it has received Human Rights Management System (HRMS) certification from the Korea Institute for Startup & Venture Certification.

Hong Wonhwa, Chairman of the National Research Foundation of Korea (left), is taking a commemorative photo after receiving the HRMS certification plaque from Eom Jinyeop, President of the Korea Institute for Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (right) on the 29th. Provided by the National Research Foundation of Korea

The HRMS certification is granted based on a comprehensive evaluation of an institution's human rights management system and human rights risk management activities, in accordance with international standards such as the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the National Human Rights Commission of Korea’s Human Rights Management Guidelines.

The foundation received the HRMS certification for the first time, recognized for the excellence of its human rights management activities. Previously, in March, the foundation established a dedicated human rights department, the Ethics Management Team, and assigned specialized personnel, thereby strengthening its ethical management governance and establishing a comprehensive human rights management system across the organization.

In particular, the foundation newly launched initiatives such as the "On-Site Research Roundtable" and "Staff Appreciation Day," practicing hands-on human rights management based on communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

Hong Wonhwa, Chairman of the National Research Foundation of Korea, stated, "The foundation will continue to fulfill its social responsibilities as a public institution by upholding human rights-oriented management."