could eve~ be imprisoned. As stated in paragraph 39 of the sixth periodic CERD/C/SR.871 page 12 report, articles 750 and 751 of the Civil Code also provided for penalties for wilawful acts, covering cases of racial discrimination. He would convey the Committee's concern to his Government, as had been done after tha Ccr..raittee's consideration of the fourth periodic report. After due consideration, the Govenunent's position had then been that the Constitution and existing legislation and practice fully covered all aspects of article 4 and that there was no need to enact further legislation. The figures concerning the increase in the number of trade wiions spoke for themselves, since the number of trade wiions had increased from 2,725 in Jwie 1986 to 7,380 in Jwie 1989. On the.subject of the minimum wage, the practice was that any firm employing more than 10 persons was required to pay the minimum wage, namely the equivalent of $240. That requirement also applied to foreign nationals, who were treated in the same way as other employees. It should be added that most foreign employees in his cowitry were in well-paid white-collar jobs. Regarding specific legal safeguards for foreign nationals. The latter were guaranteed equal rights wider domestic law, as stated in paragraphs 36 and 37 of the sixth periodic report. All freedoms, including freedom of the press and academic freedom, were fully guaranteed under the Constitution and other relevant laws. His Government's positive attitude in that regard was reflected in its recent accession to the two international covenants on human rights and to the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. As to providing proof that there was no racial discrimination in the Republic of Korea, he recalled that when his country had hosted the Olympic 
**Analysis**
The text appears to discuss the human rights situation in the Republic of Korea, specifically addressing concerns about racial discrimination, employment, and equality. It mentions the Constitution, laws, and practices in place to ensure the protection of human rights, and provides statistics to support the country's progress in these areas.

**Category**
Human rights, Employment