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Major Activities
- 1. Research on case studies on transitional justice and policy development
- 2. Social integration research and policy development
- 3. Development of a social integration model for the Korean peninsula and implementation of related projects
- 4. Identifying data related to transitional justice and social integration, operation of records center, publication and lifelong education projects
- 5. Supporting the above mentioned activities including academic research services, broadcasts, publication, education, event planning etc.
- 6. Other projects necessary for attaining the objectives of the institution
Purpose
The issue of transitional justice in the reunification period of North and South Korea is a decisive factor for the future of the Korean peninsula. If the transitional justice approach fails, it may give rise to conflicts within the North and trigger new human rights problems, which would become a heavy burden to a unified Korea.
ITJI constitutes of legal experts, researchers, government officials, journalists, North Korean human rights activists in NGOs and businessmen. With a consensus on the importance of a 'transitional justice' approach and a need for its preparation, this institute was established to collect, analyze and research data by specialists from various fields.
In its initial stage, ITJI examined the process of transitional justice in other countries and its applicability to the unified Korean society. After that ITJI has been operating with the objective of presenting a plan for transitional justice and a blueprint of a social integration model.
In April 2015 a decision was taken to establish the 'Institute for Transitional Justice and Integration' and the institute was officially registered under the ROK Ministry of the Interior in August the same year.
It is recognized that the issue of North Korean human rights is more than just a human rights problem and that it has moved to the realm of transitional justice. However it is also recognized that there has not been adequate preparation and research activities by the government and civil society organizations. Therefore a need is felt that there should be performed more systematical and professional preparation for transitional justice that reflects the will of the main constituents on the Korean peninsula.
The Institute for Transitional Justice and Integration has consistently been working professionally with relevant organizations and researchers. ITJI will continuously publish materials containing the results of its research based on cases of transitional justice. Additionally, ITJI will create awareness among the general public about the implications of transitional justice and will work towards contributing to social integration.
ITJI constitutes of legal experts, researchers, government officials, journalists, North Korean human rights activists in NGOs and businessmen. With a consensus on the importance of a 'transitional justice' approach and a need for its preparation, this institute was established to collect, analyze and research data by specialists from various fields.
In its initial stage, ITJI examined the process of transitional justice in other countries and its applicability to the unified Korean society. After that ITJI has been operating with the objective of presenting a plan for transitional justice and a blueprint of a social integration model.
In April 2015 a decision was taken to establish the 'Institute for Transitional Justice and Integration' and the institute was officially registered under the ROK Ministry of the Interior in August the same year.
It is recognized that the issue of North Korean human rights is more than just a human rights problem and that it has moved to the realm of transitional justice. However it is also recognized that there has not been adequate preparation and research activities by the government and civil society organizations. Therefore a need is felt that there should be performed more systematical and professional preparation for transitional justice that reflects the will of the main constituents on the Korean peninsula.
The Institute for Transitional Justice and Integration has consistently been working professionally with relevant organizations and researchers. ITJI will continuously publish materials containing the results of its research based on cases of transitional justice. Additionally, ITJI will create awareness among the general public about the implications of transitional justice and will work towards contributing to social integration.