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1. “The Republic of Korea reaffirms its commitment to working with the United Nations as well as all Member States with a view to better protecting children from the scourge of armed conflict.”

   2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source

2. “In addition, schools, hospitals and their personnel must be protected at all times. Attacking such facilities aggravates the difficult situation of children, which has been impacted by the coronavirus disease and conflict. Thirdly, my delegation reiterates the significant role played by the United Nations, including peacekeeping operations and UNICEF, in child protection. We strongly support United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions in their efforts to facilitate a protective environment for children affected by armed conflict. My Government has been working with UNICEF for education, reintegration and assistance programmes for girls and boys in many fragile regions of the world, including Afghanistan, and we assert our willingness to continue that cooperation.”

   2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source

3. “First, we call for all parties to conflict to fully comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law. In addition, ensuring accountability and ending impunity for violations against children is crucial. To facilitate that process, we urge Member States to accede to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict and to consider endorsing and implementing measures for child protection. It is imperative that all parties release all abducted children in their custody immediately and unconditionally. Secondly, safe, timely and unhindered humanitarian access as well as access by children to services and protection must be ensured. The lives of children depend on such measures.”

   2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source

4. “I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened today’s open debate. I would first like to express my delegation’s support for Special Representative Virginia Gamba de Potgieter and her Office. This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the children and armed conflict mandate, and while we can point to some notable accomplishments, the sustained high numbers of violations, including the killing, maiming and abduction of children and the recruitment of child soldiers, is very alarming. Despite the efforts of the Special Representative’s Office and country task forces, which allowed for the release of more than 12,000 children from armed groups and forces last year, it is our belief that we can do much more to protect children in armed conflict. Against that troubling backdrop, I would like to make the following points.”

   2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source

5. “The United Nations Engagement Platoon is another good example in that regard. The Republic of Korea takes this opportunity to reaffirm its concrete commitment to supporting peacekeeping operations by promoting effective and strategic communications.”

   2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

6. “Secondly, Member States need to focus on building trust with host and local Governments. When a mission’s reputation is tarnished by the spread of misinformation, mandate implementation can be more challenging as well. Without proper communication with local authorities, there can be restrictions on peacekeepers’ movement or delays in resupply. That, in turn, can threaten the lives of Blue Helmets, as well as the civilians they are mandated to protect. We should therefore consider engaging more actively with local communities through civilian and military coordination activities. The experience of Korean peacekeepers, currently deployed to South Sudan and Lebanon, shows us that such engagement not only improves the safety and security of our peacekeepers, but also facilitates the implementation of their mandates.”

   2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

7. “First, the United Nations should take an integrated approach to supporting field missions in responding to disinformation, misinformation and hate speech. To tackle such elements, the United Nations must provide peacekeeping operation missions with the proper guidance and tools to improve monitoring, detection, analysis and response capabilities. In that regard, Korea welcomes the Strategy for the Digital Transformation of United Nations Peacekeeping, which seeks to help missions harness the potential of digital technologies and mitigate their risks. Korea has already contributed to the development of the strategy and will continue to work closely with the United Nations to support its implementation, especially on the project on countering misinformation and disinformation.”

   2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

8. “Let me begin by commending your leadership, Mr. President, in convening today’s open debate on this critical issue. As technologies have become more prevalent and more sophisticated, we are seeing armed groups exploiting such technologies to influence public perceptions and political discourse. In the context of United Nations peacekeeping, that alarming trend undermines public trust and confidence in missions, thereby threatening the safety and security of United Nations personnel, as well as the delivery of mandates. As such, strategic communications, as one of the seven priorities in the Action for Peacekeeping Plus plan, has become increasingly important. In that vein, I would like to emphasize the following two points.”

   2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source

9. “The role of the PBC should be further utilized by the Council in order to enrich its discussion on thematic and regional issues, as well as on mandate renewals.”

   2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source

10. “The enhancement of inclusivity and meaningful participation should also be encouraged, along with the sustained engagement of the wider membership, in particular the States concerned, as well as civil society actors, including women and young people. We encourage the continued utilization of virtual participation to attract a wider spectrum of briefers and allow members to be able to listen to key voices on the ground. Fourthly, we encourage the Council to continue to strengthen its interaction and engagement with other United Nations organs and bodies, including the General Assembly, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Human Rights Council. The contribution of the PBC in particular is essential given its unique ability to provide cross-cutting perspectives.”

    2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source

11. “While commending the positive steps taken for the early inclusion of newly elected members, we believe that more needs to be done to help them better prepare for the Council’s intense workload ahead of assuming their membership. We also support a more equitable division of labour and greater burden-sharing among all 15 members, including more active roles for elected members in the drafting and consultation processes. That will enable the Council to benefit to a greater degree from the insights of all members. Thirdly, we support the continued efforts of the Council to make strides towards finding the right balance between efficiency and transparency. While retaining efficiency and effectiveness, the Council needs to increase transparency by holding more open- format meetings and informative briefings.”

    2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source

12. “The use or threat of use of the veto continues to pose impediments to the Council’s ability to carry out its responsibilities. With that in mind, Korea welcomed the adoption of General Assembly resolution 76/262, on the veto initiative, in April, as well as the successful holding of the first General Assembly meeting under the process (see A/76/PV.77) earlier this month. We reiterate our support for all other initiatives aimed at limiting the use of the veto and making the Council more accountable to the whole United Nations membership. Secondly, we would like to underline that all members of the Council should have more opportunities to shoulder its work equally.”

    2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source

13. “The Republic of Korea welcomes the timely holding of this open debate and commends Albania’s leadership as President of the Security Council and Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. We also thank the briefers for their insightful remarks. The experience of the Council’s innovative adaptation during the pandemic presents us with a unique opportunity to look critically at how the Council has been doing its work. Building on the lessons learned, we need to continue to explore how to further improve the transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of the Council’s work. Against that backdrop, I would like to highlight the following points. First, the Council needs to pay greater attention to the growing calls from the international community for limiting the right of the veto.”

    2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source

14. “Lastly, my delegation would like to recall that patience and perseverance are salient features of seeking accountability. The question should not be whether, but how, and when, perpetrators will be held accountable. Only with such conviction can the genuine impact of deterrence then follow.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

15. “Only by empowering survivors and their communities can peace be sustainable and justice complete. Our first step is to listen to their stories. Fourthly, accountability can be better achieved through teamwork. Our endeavours towards accountability are often multifaceted, and they therefore require coordination. Despite various jurisdictions and mandates, judicial and investigative bodies can converge on the same objective of addressing serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law. Our efforts to ensure accountability need resources and political will, and expectations are high for the Security Council to fulfil the role of leading and supporting that political will. Only the Council is endowed with the authority to create a binding obligation for States to cooperate in the pursuit of accountability and truth.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

16. “In the face of allegations of such violations, the State concerned is obliged to investigate and address the issue of accountability. Secondly, accountability is about truth. Establishing truth is an integral part of ensuring accountability. As crucial as a State’s obligation to address serious human rights violations is its duty to cooperate in fact-finding. That is a building block for ensuring accountability, and the failure to do so must not be taken lightly. In that vein, my delegation would like to emphasize that States must counter false narratives and not engage in the spread of disinformation, which hinders the pursuit of truth. Thirdly, accountability is for victims. We must not forget the victims and should accord them a rightful place in our pursuit of justice.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

17. “The Security Council has played an instrumental part in seeking accountability by setting up tribunals and referring situations to the International Criminal Court. Yet there have been setbacks and obstacles. Wide accountability gaps remain, and they loom even larger in cases of gross violations of international law. Our focus of concern now is on how to fill such gaps in the unfolding crisis in Ukraine. My delegation would like to highlight a few points to strengthen our resolve and guide us towards zero impunity for flagrant breaches of international law. First, accountability is a duty, not a choice. It is part of addressing serious violations of human rights and is prescribed by treaties such as the Geneva Conventions and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

18. “I would like to thank Albania for convening today’s timely open debate, and my gratitude also goes to all the briefers for their thought-provoking interventions. Accountability is both a means and an end in itself. As an essential component of the rule of law, it accords with our shared sense of justice. Ensuring accountability also serves as an instrument to deter the recurrence of atrocities, build trust in post-conflict societies and help restore the dignity of victims. The polar opposite of accountability, namely, unrelenting impunity for gross violations of international law, constitutes a threat to international peace and security, and therefore pertains to the mandate of the Security Council. Our journey from impunity to accountability has not been linear.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

19. “The Republic of Korea, as a staunch supporter of diplomatic efforts by the international community, including the Security Council, to establish lasting peace in the region, reaffirms its commitment to continue its constructive role to that end.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source

20. “The Republic of Korea reaffirms its support for a two-State solution, in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions, international law and bilateral agreements. We strongly urge all sides to resume peace talks and reiterate our support for the mediation efforts of the Quartet and the international community. Taking this opportunity, my delegation would like to touch on the positive developments in Yemen. My Government welcomes the agreement of a truce and the establishment of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council. We reiterate our support for Special Envoy Hans Grundberg for a peaceful resolution of the Yemeni crisis. My Government will provide $20 million in humanitarian assistance this year for Yemen.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source

21. “Furthermore, we take note of the second round of the municipal elections in Palestine. My delegation believes that reconciliation, unity and consensus among Palestinians are crucial to achieve a peaceful, independent, sovereign and democratic State. We remain concerned about the possibility of further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip due to the hikes in food and energy prices. The Republic of Korea expresses its strong support for ongoing efforts by the international community to meet the Palestinian people’s humanitarian and development needs and reaffirms its continued support and contributions, both bilaterally and multilaterally.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source

22. “My Government reiterates its position that the status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem must be respected and supports the active engagement of the international community and neighbouring countries to prevent further deterioration of the situation. My delegation condemns all terrorist attacks in the strongest terms and highlights that nothing can be achieved by terrorism. Any violence against civilians, by either terrorists or authorities, cannot be justified. It must stop immediately. And those who are responsible for such acts must be held accountable. Despite that grim context, my delegation welcomes the confidence-building measures between Israel and Palestine, including the issuance of identity documents for Palestinian reunions. We strongly encourage such measures for building trust and confidence to be continued and expanded.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source

23. “My delegation would first like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his briefing, and to reaffirm my Government’s full support for his efforts and dedication. It has been nearly one year since the May conflict between Israel and Palestine, which resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties. Today the Government of the Republic of Korea is again deeply concerned, as we have been witnessing numerous acts of violence this year in Israel and Palestine, especially at Al-Haram Al-Sharif, also known as the Temple Mount. As the Secretary-General appealed recently, we call on all sides to refrain from actions and incitement that escalate tensions, particularly at this time of heightened sensitivity.”

    2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source

24. “As a country that experienced the tragedy of conflict-related sexual violence, the so-called comfort women, we will continue to endeavour to restore the honour and dignity of the victims and survivors and to turn their painful experiences and courage into a historical lesson to prevent conflict-related sexual violence. As a candidate for non-permanent membership of the Security Council for the 2024-2025 term, we will also spare no effort in achieving the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peace processes.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

25. “We highlight the fact that all Afghan citizens, including women and girls, deserve to have an equal right to education at all levels, and call on the Taliban to reverse that decision. Last but not least, promoting women’s participation in peacekeeping is essential to ensuring safe, enabling and gender-responsive environments. As the host of the 2021 Seoul UN Peacekeeping Ministerial, the Republic of Korea will continue to exert its active efforts to increase the number of women military observers and staff officers serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations to 25 per cent by 2028. The implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, including preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence, has a very special meaning for the Republic of Korea.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

26. “In that light, my delegation commends the work of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict to assist rule-of-law institutions in enhancing accountability for conflict-related sexual violence. Thirdly, we need to step up our efforts to tackle the root causes of conflict-related sexual violence. To that end, it is imperative to address structural gender inequality and to ensure equal opportunities for women and girls. Women and girls have been increasingly and systematically excluded from economic participation, public education and access to essential services in conflict-affected countries. My delegation deplores the Taliban’s decision on 23 March not to reopen secondary schools to Afghan girls, which contradicted its previous commitments.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

27. “In accordance with the Action with Women and Peace initiative, the Republic of Korea has underscored the significance of the survivor-centred approach. At the third international conference on Action with Women and Peace, held in Seoul last November, we once again shed light on the need to strengthen women’s role and leadership in building and sustaining peace through the survivor-centred approach. Secondly, we must end the culture of impunity. Sexual violence continues to be exploited as a tactic of war, torture, terrorism and political repression in both conflict and post-conflict settings. The protection of survivors and witnesses from reprisals under an effective accountability mechanism is key to ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

28. “My delegation would like to commend the United Kingdom for convening today’s important meeting. At the outset, the Republic of Korea deplores the fact that the appalling situation in Ukraine as a result of Russia’s aggression places women and girls at increased risk of sexual and gender-based violence. The unfolding tragedy in Ukraine highlights the critical importance of the women and peace and security agenda. Against that backdrop, I would like to highlight the following four points. First, a survivor-centred approach is required to address conflict-related sexual violence. We must ensure that survivors of sexual violence receive non-discriminatory access to all the services that they need.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source