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1. Outline

Date: August 27, 2026 (Thursday)

Venue: Daejeon Human Rights Education Center, Daejeon Regional Office of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea

Participants: Hyesun Kwon, Juyoung Kim, Taegyun Kim, Wooyoung Kim, Seoyoon Lim, Hyukjae Choi, and Yuri Hong

2. Overview

 Unlabeled participated in a human rights film screening and a discussion with practitioners, hosted in collaboration with the Daejeon Regional Office of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK). During the event, we watched Nima, a short film from the anthology If You Were Me: Anima Vision, and explored the working conditions, precarious residency status, and everyday relationships experienced by migrant women workers in Korean society.

 Nima follows the life of Nima, a Mongolian migrant woman living in Korea without documented status and working as a bedding attendant at a motel. Rather than portraying migrant women merely as "labor," the film carefully depicts Nima as an individual navigating insecure employment and residency status, poor working conditions, and social isolation. It prompted us to consider that migrant labor issues are not limited to institutional or legal questions, but are closely connected to human rights across all areas of life—including housing, safety, dignity, and relationships.

 During the discussion, we learned that the NHRCK connects human rights issues to people's everyday lives through a range of audiovisual and educational content, including human rights films. Such content is not simply intended to explain the circumstances of a particular group; it can also serve as a starting point for viewers to reflect on their own social position and the structures of society. This screening offered a concrete and multifaceted opportunity to better understand migrant rights, women's labor, and the challenges faced by undocumented residents.

 In the subsequent meeting with Yoonmi Kwon, Head of the Cooperation Team, we heard about the role of the NHRCK, practical work in the field of human rights, and career paths in the public and human rights sectors. In particular, we learned about the process through which complaints concerning migrants are received, reviewed, and mediated, as well as the attitudes and competencies required to address the difficulties faced by individuals accurately through the language and framework of human rights.

3. Activity Highlights

4. Outcomes and Reflections

  This event was more than a film screening. It was an opportunity to gain a concrete understanding of the issues addressed by the NHRCK and the ways in which it protects people's rights. Head of the Cooperation Team Yoonmi Kwon introduced the background behind the establishment of the NHRCK, its history since its founding, and the significance of its status as an independent institution, distinct from other administrative bodies. We were especially struck by the fact that the Commission addresses human rights violations and discrimination while maintaining independence from state power and particular interests.

 We also learned that the Daejeon Regional Office handles human rights issues not only in Daejeon, but also across Sejong and the Chungcheong region. This made us realize the broad scope of work and responsibility carried by those working in regional human rights settings. We were introduced to the many roles of the NHRCK: receiving, investigating, and mediating complaints involving human rights violations and discrimination—including complaints related to migrants—and promoting human rights awareness through education and cultural content. The event showed us that film screenings are not simply cultural programs; they are an important form of human rights education that helps people understand others' lives more concretely and reflect on their own awareness of human rights.

 Since the Human Rights Café held for Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, Unlabelef has received support and encouragement from the Daejeon Regional Office of the NHRCK. This film screening and meeting were another valuable opportunity to continue that relationship. We sincerely thank Head of the Cooperation Team Yoonmi Kwon for making time and providing a space for students despite her demanding schedule. Building on this connection with the Daejeon Regional Office, Unlabeled hopes to continue activities that promote the value of human rights more widely within the local community.