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, “Candidate for the National Human Rights Commission Chair, Ahn Chang-ho, expressed opposition to the ‘Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act.'”,
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, ‘During today’s personnel hearing held by the National Assembly’s Steering Committee, Candidate Ahn, when asked by Jo Guk-hyuk, a member of the New Country Reform Party, whether he supported or opposed the establishment of the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Act, replied, “Currently, I oppose it.”‘,
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, ‘Ahn stated, “Looking at the statistics, it appeared that many people were in favor of it when it was not properly known, but recently I have seen statistics showing many people opposing it.”‘,
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, ‘When Representative Shin pointed out, “Many international organizations, including the United Nations, recommended the establishment of comprehensive anti-discrimination laws and equality laws, stating that if we do not follow them, our country could become a backward country in terms of human rights and subject to surveillance,” Candidate Ahn responded, “That depends on the recommendations of international organizations.”‘,
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, ‘Ahn acknowledged the significant role the National Human Rights Commission has played in advancing human rights in South Korea, but emphasized the need for reform if there are any significant flaws, stating, “If I were to become the chair, it does not mean I would ignore the opinions of those who support the anti-discrimination law, but rather consider various opinions rationally.”‘,
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, ‘In addition, when Representative Boo Seung-chan of the Democratic Party quoted a passage from Ahn’s book and asked, “If the anti-discrimination law is introduced, will diseases like AIDS or hepatitis A really spread?” Candidate Ahn replied, “Based on various sources I have seen, there is sufficient evidence,” adding, “There are many other sources besides the quoted book, and I believe there is recent data available for 2023 as well in South Korea.”‘,
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