The one-year anniversary of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea's (NHRCK) approval of the 'Yoon Seok-yeol's Right to Defense' agenda has prompted critical reflection among staff members who have conveyed their dismay on the internal bulletin board. They are particularly responding to recent statements from Chairman An Chang-ho and other commissioners who insisted there were no issues with the agenda, despite widespread criticism from various quarters. Employees express their frustration and emphasize the need for the commission's normalization in light of the controversial nature of the agenda that seemed to endorse insurrectionist sentiments.

In February 2022, the commission made its controversial decision amid strong public backlash, with concerns that the agenda might be interpreted as supporting insurrection. Despite subsequent court decisions that classified the legal situation surrounding former President Yoon Seok-yeol's impeachment under national emergency as insurrection, NHRCK officials continue to affirm that their approval of the agenda was justified. Staff discussions have illustrated a clear divide regarding the legitimacy of the decision and its implications for the commission's credibility.

Some staff members, including those who posted under their real names, have criticized the content of the agenda's decision document, with one pointing out that the framing of the discussion around personnel affiliations raises questions about fairness and objectivity. There are strong concerns among employees about political biases potentially undermining the human rights commission's integrity, encouraging a call for urgent discussions on how to reform and restore the commission's credibility to fulfill its mandate effectively.