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Cho Hyun

lines on the record: 230
first: 2017-12-15
most recent: 2022-05-26
sittings or episodes: 36
sources: un-security-council

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“As such, we urge Pyongyang to positively respond to the call for dialogue to establish peace on the Korean peninsula through complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization. The Republic of Korea remains committed to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and will continue to offer dialogue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to that end.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“As I emphasized earlier, unchecked provocations will only embolden the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s continued escalatory behaviour. Right now, we are looking at the possibility of another nuclear test by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. At the same time, Pyongyang recently released statements threatening the pre-emptive use of nuclear weapons. All of those developments are a cause for significant concern and clearly indicate the direction that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is headed. I truly hope that today’s decision will not be taken as carte blanche for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to do whatever it wants. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea should realize that it will gain nothing from continued provocations.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“Those launches, particularly amid the ongoing pandemic, distinctly demonstrate where the Pyongyang regime places its national priorities — in weapons of mass destruction and ballistic-missile programmes over its own people. Indeed, we watch in horror as the people starve and suffer. But we also clearly see that the money is spent on weapons and that this is where the regime’s attention remains. This cannot, and should not, go on; and we must act accordingly. In that context, it is with deep regret that the Council failed to adopt draft resolution S/2022/431, which is long overdue. My delegation is concerned that this could send the wrong signal to both the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and other potential WMD-proliferators — that they can do whatever they want with impunity.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“It is simply shocking to see that, even in the face of the country’s recent massive coronavirus disease outbreak, which its State media described as, “the greatest upheaval in our history since the founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, the country does not relent in the development of its weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and ballistic-missile programmes. Instead of fully committing to curbing the pandemic, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is still preoccupied with its nuclear and ballistic capabilities, diverting its scarce resources to be vainly blown up in the sky. Following the news of the outbreak, we were the first to immediately offer help. We extended our hand of unconditional assistance to tackle the pandemic, yet the country’s response was a clenched fist of ballistic-missile launches.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“Unfortunately, our continued call for dialogue and engagement fell on deaf ears, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea once again responded with additional launches. Against that backdrop, the Republic of Korea again condemns in the strongest terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s ballistic-missile launches, which constitute a flagrant violation of multiple Security Council resolutions. These provocative actions by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea threaten the peace and security of the Korean peninsula, the region and beyond. Furthermore, if left unchecked, such actions will also undermine the very foundation of the global non-proliferation regime.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting. I am grateful for having been invited to take part in this important meeting. We all vividly remember that we gathered here in the Chamber on 11 May (see S/PV.9030) in response to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in March. Along with other delegations at that time, my delegation condemned the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s ballistic-missile launches and called upon North Korea to choose a path of engagement instead of one of confrontation and escalation. Almost every member of the Security Council urged the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to cease its provocations and stressed the need for dialogue.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“We urge Pyongyang to respond to our endeavours to build sustainable peace on the Korean peninsula through complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“The Security Council and the rest of the international community must speak up and send a clear warning to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that another nuclear test is intolerable and will be met with a very firm response by the international community, including resolute and united measures to be taken by the Council in accordance with multiple consensus resolutions adopted by this very organ. We strongly urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to cease its provocative behaviour, fulfil its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions and engage in meaningful dialogue on denuclearization with the Republic of Korea and the United States. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea should realize that it will gain nothing from provocations.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“The Council’s silence in the face of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s countless ballistic-missile launches earlier this year, including the latest ICBM launch, only further emboldened Pyongyang. That led it to think that it can get away with its bad behaviour without any consequences. In that light, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must be held accountable for its actions. The international community has recently been witnessing the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s activities around its nuclear test sites. Pyongyang has also proclaimed that it will continue to take measures for further developing nuclear forces at the fastest possible speed, forewarning that a nuclear test may be imminent.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“Unfortunately, despite such alarming threats and continued violations of international law, the Council has been unable to muster an effective response. If the Council does not firmly respond to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s continued escalatory behaviour, it will inevitably lead to more Member States deliberately ignoring their obligations under multiple Security Council resolutions. Therefore, the Security Council must respond to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s repeated provocations with the adoption of a new resolution that contains robust measures corresponding to the gravity of the behaviour of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Now is the time to take swift and strong measures to send a firm message to Pyongyang that its escalatory behaviour must come to an end.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“Moreover, the launches demonstrate that the North Korean regime continues to prioritize its weapons-of-mass-destruction and ballistic-missile programmes at the expense of its own people, who are continuing to suffer from the dire humanitarian situation. My delegation is particularly alarmed at and concerned about the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s recent statements in which it has threatened to pre-emptively use its nuclear weapons. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s position is becoming increasingly aggressive, edging towards the actual use of nuclear capabilities. In other words, the international community is entering a much more dangerous phase of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear threat.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“At the time, almost every member of the Council urged the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to cease its provocative actions. However, despite those calls by the international community, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has chosen to further destabilize the region. The Republic of Korea condemns in the strongest terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s recent ballistic-missile launches, which constitute a flagrant violation of multiple Security Council resolutions. They pose a significant threat to the Korean peninsula, the region and the international community, and is also a serious challenge to the global non-proliferation regime. Those launches once again demonstrate Pyongyang’s complete disregard of international norms, including the Charter of the United Nations and the Council.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for having convened this meeting of the Security Council to address the recent ballistic-missile launches of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which took place on 4 and 7 May, local time. I appreciate this opportunity to participate in today’s discussions and thank Assistant Secretary- General Ambassador Khiari for his briefing. At the most recent open meeting of the Security Council held in response to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s intercontinental ballistic-missile (ICBM) launch, held in March (see S/PV.9004), my delegation urged the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to choose the path of engagement and cooperation instead of that of confrontation and escalation.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“We strongly urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to choose the path of engagement and cooperation instead of confrontation and escalation. The Republic of Korea, along with the international community, stands ready to work constructively with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to make a better future for us all, if the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is willing to do so as well.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“We strongly urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to refrain from further provocations, fulfil its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions and engage in meaningful dialogue with the Republic of Korea and the United States towards the denuclearization of and lasting peace on the Korean peninsula. We also call for all States Members of the United Nations to fully implement the relevant Security Council resolutions and continue to support a peaceful and diplomatic solution for the Korean peninsula. My Government firmly believes that dialogue and cooperation is the only possible way forward, regardless of the hurdles we face. Our commitment to improving inter-Korean relations remains unchanged. The door for dialogue remains open.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Reports on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s movements to restore its nuclear-test site and its ongoing nuclear-related activities, are all deeply concerning. They must stop immediately. Throughout the past few years, my Government has spared no effort to restart dialogue with North Korea to seek progress towards the complete denuclearization of and lasting peace on the Korean peninsula. We have offered to hold dialogue at the time and place and in the format that North Korea prefers. My Government has also expressed its willingness to support North Korea in responding to the global pandemic. Regrettably, all of these sincere efforts have been met not only with a cold silence, but also with continued provocations. Let me be clear. No one harbours any hostile policy towards Pyongyang, nor is there any reason to do so.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“This launch means that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has reneged on its own commitment to the moratorium on ICBM tests that it had announced in April 2018. We welcome the Secretary-General’s strong statement yesterday and look forward to a firm and united response by the Security Council. My delegation also expresses his support for the United States initiative to pursue a new draft resolution in response to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s ICBM launch and calls on other members of the Council to join in this effort. Despite the international community’s repeated calls for de-escalation and dialogue, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has, in the last couple of months, continued its provocative activities, as evidenced through countless ballistic-missile launches.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the President for convening today’s emergency meeting of the Security Council. I appreciate this opportunity to participate in the Council’s discussions to address the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s intercontinental-ballistic-missile (ICBM) launch on 24 March. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. The Republic of Korea condemns in the strongest terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s ICBM launch, which constitutes a flagrant violation of multiple Security Council resolutions. It poses a serious threat to the Korean peninsula, the region and the international community. It is also a significant threat to the global non-proliferation regime.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“The Republic of Korea has continued to be a member of the PBC since 2015 and remains a staunch supporter of the PBF and the multi-year appeal. Furthermore, sustaining peace will also be discussed at the 2021 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, to be held in Seoul next month. We hope that will be another great opportunity to strengthen the impact and contributions of peacekeeping on transitions and achieving sustaining peace, and we will spare no effort in that regard.”
2021-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/952 (2021) · source
“We need a more systematic mechanism for close consultation between those two bodies. Last but not least, we need to ensure adequate, predictable and sustained financing for prevention and peacebuilding. In that regard, I would like to highlight the importance of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and the multi-year appeal of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. In particular, the PBF has been playing an instrumental and catalytic role in advancing various peacebuilding projects. Therefore, we need to continue to explore how to finance the PBF, including funding through assessed contributions. The prevention of conflicts and peacebuilding has always been a priority for the Republic of Korea.”
2021-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/952 (2021) · source
“As the 2020 peacebuilding architecture review process reaffirmed, effective peacebuilding must involve the entire United Nations system. That is also highlighted in Our Common Agenda, which states that prevention must be based on better links between peace and security and human rights, climate and development work. Secondly, it is crucial to expand the unique advisory, bridging and convening roles of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in support of peacebuilding and sustaining peace. In particular, it is important to strengthen the coordination and cooperation between the Security Council and the PBC. The PBC has been providing written advice to the Security Council on some country-specific issues, particularly ahead of the mandate renewal of peacekeeping missions. However, much more needs to be done.”
2021-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/952 (2021) · source
“In addition, we are also witnessing multifaceted challenges, from terrorism and violent extremism to hate speech and the infodemic. The adverse impacts of climate change to global peace and security are becoming all too real. It is high time to accelerate our efforts for sustaining peace. In that regard, we warmly welcome the Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda, which highlights a stronger and more inclusive multilateral system anchored within the United Nations for prevention and peacebuilding through the new agenda for peace. Against that backdrop, let me highlight three points. First, my delegation emphasizes the importance of the humanitarian- development-peace nexus and the comprehensive all-of-United Nations approach.”
2021-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/952 (2021) · source
“My delegation would like to commend the President of the Security Council for convening today’s timely open debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General, the President of the General Assembly, the President of the Economic and Social Council and the President of the International Court of Justice. The convening of this meeting itself is a great example that demonstrates how the Security Council coordinates with the other principal organs of the United Nations. As the Secretary-General mentions in his report Our Common Agenda (A/75/982), we now stand at an inflection point in history. Despite all of our efforts for the prevention of conflicts and peacebuilding, we are still facing the grim reality of continued conflicts and violence in many parts of the world.”
2021-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/952 (2021) · source
“My Government hopes that the elections will lead to the swift formation of a Government to meet the Iraqi people’s legitimate needs for a better future. The Republic of Korea reaffirms its commitment to continue its constructive role in advancing peace and stability in the region in cooperation with the United Nations and the international community.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“In order to help address that challenge, the Republic of Korea has so far provided $1.7 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the emergency pooled fund for the occupied Palestinian territory of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). My delegation reaffirms its strong support for efforts made by UNRWA and OCHA to improve the humanitarian situation in Palestine, and we call on all parties to ensure full unimpeded humanitarian access and to respect international law, including international humanitarian law. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome the fact that parliamentary elections, which represent a meaningful step towards further stability and development, were conducted in Iraq without major security incidents.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“My delegation takes note that no new settlement housing plans were advanced or approved during the Special Coordinator’s latest reporting period. My delegation looks forward to the expansion of further confidence- building measures, which will eventually create a more favourable environment for dialogue and cooperation. The engagement of women, youth and civil society in the confidence-building process is also crucial moving forward. At the same time, intra-Palestinian reconciliation must be reinvigorated. We reiterate that unity and consensus among the Palestinian people are vital to achieving peace and an independent, sovereign and democratic State. My delegation remains deeply concerned about the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and the West Bank.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“We call for an immediate end to violence and incitement and reiterate our appeals for all parties concerned to refrain from provocative acts. My Government emphasizes the importance of respecting resolution 2334 (2016), international law and related bilateral agreements. Together with the international community, we strongly believe that dialogue and negotiation are key to advancing a viable two-State solution. Violence, especially against civilians, can never be a means to achieve peace. We express our support for efforts to resume peace talks, including those of the Middle East Quartet in that regard. Accordingly, the Republic of Korea welcomes continuing engagement between the Israeli Government and the Palestinian leadership.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“At the outset, my delegation would like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his briefing. My Government reaffirms its full support for his tireless efforts and dedication to bring about peace in the region. The Republic of Korea expresses its deep concern about the Special Coordinator’s recent presentation of the report the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 2334 (2016) (see PV.8869) on the continuing violence and hostilities happening on a daily basis. It is appalling that women, youth and even children have been victims of frequent violence. A Palestinian boy was killed because he was throwing a stone. A 1-year-old Israeli child was injured near Jerusalem’s Old City. This must stop.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“In particular, by ensuring the participation of women and youth, we can strengthen the resilience of the entire political system as well as societies. Lastly, Member States are more than welcome to continue their discussion with regard to sustaining peace and peacebuilding at the upcoming ministerial meeting on peacekeeping, to be held on 7 and 8 December in Seoul, Republic of Korea. My delegation wishes the ministerial be a valuable platform for boosting the momentum of the international community’s efforts to build sustainable peace.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“Third, the Republic of Korea would like to underscore the crucial hinge role the Peacebuilding Commission has played in supporting countries in conflict. It is imperative that we emphasize and make the best use of the Commission’s advisory role to the Council. Thanks to its bridging and convening mandates, the Commission has been an indispensable venue to encourage more active engagement with the local communities. It has become a place where Member States are not simply talking “about”, but rather “with” people on the ground. We hope that this Council will engage more with the Commission, especially during the transition period. In conclusion, Korea would like to stress once again that we need an entire society’s participation to sustain peace.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“The rule of law is the cornerstone of every society – it is the basic foundation upon which people are protected and social trust can be built. Without the rule of law, good governance cannot take place, and people can hardly trust judicial institutions, government authorities, or even each other. Ensuring the rule of law is essential to bringing people together. That is precisely why the role of the United Nations police is so important. They provide the necessary assistance to reinforce the rule of law in the host country. In this regard, my delegation urges Member States to come up with concrete contributions in the run-up to the peacekeeping ministerial, especially in the police area.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“With that said, Korea would like to reiterate the critical role of the United Nations peacekeeping missions in the transition period to engage with grass-roots civil society. Therefore, we must bolster our effort to expand the role of the engagement platoon and support United Nations entities’ engagement with local communities, especially women and youth. United Nations entities should also actively cooperate with regional organizations in advancing the political process. Simultaneously, the host government must do its part to engage the community more during the policy and decision-making processes. Second, regarding State-building, Korea would like to highlight the significance of the rule of law.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“The critical question will be how the international community can better embrace diversity and reflect different voices in our efforts to build sustainable peace and development. Today’s topic is directly tied to the increasingly hostile environment our peacekeepers are operating in. It also urges us to consider how we can better engage with local communities in our efforts to address the root causes of conflict. Against this backdrop, my delegation would like to highlight the following three points. First, inclusivity is one of the keys to sustaining the political process. A successful political process can only be achieved when we reinforce the diversity of the stakeholders and empower women, youth, and other vulnerable populations. This is even more so in transition settings.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“Thank you for bringing our attention to this salient topic. The Republic of Korea, as a long-standing member of the Peacebuilding Commission, has been a staunch supporter of peacebuilding and sustaining peace. For instance, in 2019, we initiated the resolution of the Economic and Social Council entitled “Support to the Sahel region” to call for more attention for the linkage between sustainable development and peacebuilding in the Sahel. As my delegation values and understands the importance of peacebuilding endeavours in our search for peace, Korea would like to emphasize that peacebuilding and sustaining peace concern not just a single region and have become even more relevant now than before. In this regard, Korea particularly welcomes Kenya’s decision to host a high- level open debate in the Council today.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“My delegation would like to conclude by reminding everyone that the upcoming United Nations peacekeeping ministerial meeting of 2021 in Seoul this December will provide an invaluable platform to enhance United Nations peacekeeping operations by sharing good practices and mobilizing concrete pledges. The topics of transitions, peacebuilding and sustaining peace will be addressed in depth. The Republic of Korea would like to reaffirm its driving commitment to working with the United Nations and all Member States to protect civilians and achieve sustainable peace by improving peacekeeping transitions.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“On the basis of our experiences with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, Korea learned the valuable lesson that peacekeepers were able to build strong bonds and trust with host communities through continued civil-military operations. Such close relationships with people on the ground are conducive to the peacekeeping operations. Going forward, we also believe that the engagement platoons can and should play a significant role in encouraging the participation of marginalized groups, in particular women and youth.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“Second, the Peacebuilding Commission can support the Security Council with well-coordinated and inclusive transition planning. Using its advisory, bridging and convening role, the Commission can bring a wide range of stakeholders together and provide substantial and practical advice to the Council. In addition, holding regular meetings or sharing advance copies of relevant reports of the Secretary-General with the Commission can help to systematize its contributions to the Council. As such, we request the Council to engage more with the Commission when discussing mission transitions. Third, transitions must be anchored in the local context to avoid relapse into conflicts. Lasting peace can only be achieved when local communities are included in the peace process.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“It is never enough to emphasize that ensuring a smooth and lasting transition is key to achieving the ultimate goal of peacekeeping: sustaining peace. In this vein, my delegation would like to emphasize the following three points with a view to advancing sustainable and successful transitions of peacekeeping missions. First, peacebuilding priorities should be incorporated at all levels of peacekeeping mandates. The vital work of peacebuilding and addressing the root causes of conflict should not wait until the drawdown of peacekeeping missions. Instead, peacebuilding should begin from the first day of the intervention. We need to discuss and consider the desired end state from the early stages of designing missions’ mandates.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“My delegation thanks the President for convening today’s timely ministerial open debate of the Security Council on transitions of the United Nations peacekeeping operations. The Republic of Korea offers its deep appreciation to António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the former President of Liberia, for their presence today and enlightening briefings. Since its inception, peacekeeping has been one of the most effective and visible instruments for the international community to maintain and promote global peace and security. More recently, we have underscored the importance of enhancing peacekeeping operations’ impact, with the launch of the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping initiative three years ago and the new phase of the Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative this year.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“As such, we need to scale up enduring and strong partnership for all peacekeeping stakeholders. For our part, Korea is highlighting technology, along with medical capacity-building, as one of the cross-cutting themes of the upcoming Peacekeeping Ministerial in Seoul with a view towards encouraging concrete pledges and synergizing partnerships. I would like to conclude my remarks by re-emphasizing the importance of the Ministerial, where the Member States will have an invaluable opportunity to explore ways to collaborate and contribute to advancing the application of technology in United Nations peacekeeping operations. The Republic of Korea cordially invites Member States to take part in the process with tangible pledges this year. We will individually reach out to each of you to follow up and discuss your pledges moving forward.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“With this in mind, the Republic of Korea would like to reassure our steadfast political support for the implementation stage and remind everyone that the upcoming United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial in Seoul this December can provide an invaluable platform to show political will and galvanize substantial support. Thirdly, peacekeeping is essentially a collective effort, and even more so is incorporating technology into peacekeeping, as it requires shared responsibility and stronger partnership of Member States and the Secretariat. Technological transformation in peacekeeping operations requires a multipronged approach, including changing mindsets and providing necessary equipment. No one can do this alone – whether it is a troop-contributing country, capacity contributor or the Secretariat.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“At the same time, technologies have enabled armed groups to launch more lethal, physical threats that target blue helmets and peacekeeping missions. We have to face this reality and adapt as quickly as possible. Accordingly, we need better equipment and facility systems, such as the smart camp, to protect peacekeepers and ensure the successful delivery of mandates. Therefore, I call upon this Council to consider incorporating technology deployment when designing peacekeeping missions. Secondly, implementation is the key. The best strategy is the one that is implemented. Regarding the digital transformation strategy, we should also start focusing on political support, funding and resources to carry out the strategy.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“As the host country of the 2021 Seoul United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, the Republic of Korea has been emphasizing the importance of this issue and believes that this resolution will contribute to enhancing peacekeeping by reaffirming our collective commitment to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. Against this backdrop, I would now like to highlight the following three points. First of all, digital transformation of the peacekeeping operations is not an option, but a necessity. Hostile actors are employing advanced technologies in complex ways. We are also witnessing a concerning trend of misinformation and disinformation campaigns against peacekeeping operations over social media.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“I thank the President for convening today’s meeting on such an important and relevant topic. Indeed, improving the technological capabilities of United Nations peacekeeping operations has become a pressing priority for all of us. The release of the strategy for the digital transformation of United Nations peacekeeping is yet another telling example. Peacekeepers are operating in an increasingly hostile environment, and it is our shared responsibility to equip them with better technology. In this regard, we commend the role of the Security Council for drawing greater attention to this vital issue. Particularly, we welcome the adoption of the resolution on accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, which the Republic of Korea proudly co-sponsored.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“To tackle every threat to maritime security and establish safe and secure maritime order, it is essential to raise awareness of such threats, strengthen consultation and information-sharing among all stakeholders and build law enforcement capacity. The Republic of Korea will redouble its efforts to enhance maritime security and cooperate with the international community in this regard.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“Suppressing and disrupting ill egal marine activities, including the evasion of maritime sanctions, requires close cooperation and coordination among States and international organizations. Furthermore, attention should be drawn to marine pollution and the degradation of marine ecosystem, which can have negative impacts on maritime security. Should there be concerns among the international community regarding the protection and conservation of the marine environment, all stakeholders should actively engage in consultations, share information in a timely fashion and make their utmost effort to address such concerns.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“The Republic of Korea strongly supports efforts to tackle this issue through the relevant international cooperation mechanisms. The Security Council has adopted various resolutions, including Security Council resolutions 2018 (2011) and 2039 (2012) to address piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and resolution 1816 (2008) to counter Somali piracy. We have actively engaged in the Group of Seven Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea and relevant discussions in the Peacebuilding Commission. The Republic of Korea has also participated in the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia established in response to Security Council resolution 1851 (2008). When it comes to the issue of non-proliferation, it is crucial to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“Therefore, we reiterate our commitment to maintain peace and stability, lawful unimpeded commerce, and respect for international law, including freedom of navigation and overflight. We stand ready to work with the international community to safeguard maritime order based on international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and oppose all activities that undermine, destabilize or threaten the rules-based international order. One of the major challenges undermining maritime security is piracy, which impedes free and safe navigation and poses threats to the lives of seafarers. The Republic of Korea has been paying close attention to the many pirate attacks that have recently taken place in different regions, such as the Gulf of Guinea.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“The international community has been witnessing numerous threats to maritime security including piracy; trafficking in narcotics, arms and persons; the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery; terrorist acts; illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; and the deterioration of the marine environment. Worrying developments taking place at sea cannot be solved by any one country and warrant comprehensive international cooperation to enhance maritime safety and security in a holistic manner. Maritime security and safety at sea is pivotal to the Republic of Korea, as we have the fourth-highest cargo-carrying capacity in the world, with 99 per cent of imports and exports transported by shipping.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“The Republic of Korea welcomes the unanimous adoption of Council resolution 2585 (2021), which extended the cross-border humanitarian assistance to Syria. The resolution will help to provide timely and essential assistance to millions of Syrian people in need, and we commend the close and constructive cooperation demonstrated by the members of the Security Council. The Republic of Korea reaffirms its commitment to continue its constructive role in advancing peace and stability in the region, in cooperation with the United Nations and the international community.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source