Oh Young-geun, who recently became the Military Human Rights Commissioner after his appointment on September 6, has made his inaugural public engagement by visiting the Army Training Center in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, on October 16. During his visit, he met with new recruits and their families to inform them about the functions and roles of the Military Human Rights Commissioner. Established on July 1, 2022, this role investigates human rights violations and discrimination within the military, providing corrective measures and policy recommendations as necessary.

During the visit, Oh emphasized to the recruits and their families the channels available for seeking redress if they experience human rights violations during their service. He expressed the importance of seeing themselves not just as fulfilling a mandatory defense duty under the constitution but as 'citizens in uniforms' who play a vital role in protecting the fundamental values of human rights in a democratic society. He voiced hopes that their military experience would contribute to their growth as mature members of a democratic society.

Oh also met with Ryu Seung-min, the director of the Army Training Center, to discuss the status of human rights education being provided at the training facility. He urged for meticulous attention to ensure that trainees do not encounter any form of human rights violations during their training, and he requested enhanced promotion of the Military Human Rights Commissioner system. This visit marks a critical step in reinforcing human rights awareness and ensuring accountability within the military ranks, aligning with the broader human rights initiatives being pursued in South Korea.