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This analysis talks about South Korea's policy dilemma regarding an appropriate response to the human rights abuses in North Korea. Specifically, the author examines the debate about whether the South Korean Human Rights Commission should address issues in the North and the efforts to pass a North Korean Human Rights Act. The author contends that four main principles should guide South Korea's policy in this area, including the promotion of multilateral initiatives and ensuring that North Korea does not distract focus from domestic rights issues.