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Cho Hyun

lines on the record: 230
first: 2017-12-15
most recent: 2022-05-26
sittings or episodes: 36
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“In order to help address this challenge, the Republic of Korea has recently provided $1.5 million to fund the emergency appeal of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the humanitarian fund for Palestinians of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. My delegation reaffirms its strong support for efforts by UNRWA and the Office 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. In addition, my delegation would like to touch upon an important recent development at the Security Council.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“My delegation believes that confidence-building measures are urgently required to create a more favourable environment and encourages Israelis and Palestinians to refrain from any activity that undermines the prospect of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace. Intra-Palestinian reconciliation must be reinvigorated, and the Republic of Korea expresses its support for the efforts made by international partners in this regard. We reiterate that unity and consensus among the Palestinian people are crucial in achieving peace and an independent, sovereign and democratic State. My delegation is deeply concerned by the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and the West Bank, aggravated by the recent hostilities and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“We must do everything we can to avoid another deadly escalation. My delegation takes this opportunity to welcome the new Israeli coalition Government sworn in last month. We reiterate our commitment to continue to support a two-State solution in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as international law and bilateral agreements. My delegation encourages the Israeli and Palestinian leaders to resume meaningful negotiations toward this goal, and we further express our support for efforts made by international partners, including the Middle East Quartet, to enable the parties to re-engage. The Republic of Korea emphasizes the importance of respecting Security Council resolution 2334 (2016) and international law.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“My delegation would like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, for his briefing, and reaffirm my Government’s full support for his efforts and dedication. My Government welcomed the agreement on 20 May between Israel and Palestine to cease hostilities, emphasizing the importance of its faithful implementation. In this vein, we are deeply concerned by the Special Coordinator’s recent report that the ceasefire agreement remains very fragile. It is particularly worrisome to hear that violent incidents continue on a daily basis throughout the occupied Palestinian territory. The Republic of Korea urges all sides to exercise maximum restraint, to refrain from unilateral steps and provocations, to take steps to reduce tensions and, most importantly, to solidify the ceasefire.”
2021-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/685 (2021) · source
“In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm the Republic of Korea’s commitment to working with the United Nations and all Member States in further promoting an open, secure, stable, accessible, and peaceful cyberspace.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Under the principles of inclusivity, transparency, and openness, the Forum will provide a welcoming international platform that is accessible to various stakeholders. Fourth, we cannot emphasize enough that cybersecurity requires a multi- stakeholder approach, as international security dimension of cyberspace cuts across multiple domains and disciplines. While governments remain at the centre, we can only be truly effective when we involve other key stakeholders such as the private sector, academia, civil society, and the technical community in the process. We should also keep in mind that engagement with other stakeholders can contribute significantly to promoting common understandings and implementation of the framework of responsible behaviours in cyberspace.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Just last week on June 22nd, the ROK, in close cooperation with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, successfully hosted “The Third Inter-Regional Conferences on Cyber/ICT Security” to discuss current trends in cybersecurity and promote cybersecurity cooperation between regional organizations. We also hosted the 19th ROK-United Nations Joint Conference on Disarmament and Non-proliferation focusing on the development and impact of emerging technologies in 2020, and will be co-chairing the ARF Inter-sessional Meeting on ICT security for 2021–23. Moreover, this coming November, the ROK will launch an international forum to further invigorate discussions to address emerging security threats including cyberattacks and malicious use of emerging technologies in the context of international peace and security.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“This principle of “due diligence”, which was suggested by the ROK and first reflected in the 2015 Group of Governmental Experts report, points out that each State should take appropriate and reasonable steps to address the situation if it is aware of or if notified of an internationally wrongful act. Third, we must further elevate our efforts towards building confidence and promoting common understanding. The Republic of Korea, as a responsible Member State and a leading nation in the digital and technological sector, has been actively participating in and contributing to various regional and multilateral fora.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“The report reaffirmed the applicability of international law including the Charter of the United Nations, and notably, international humanitarian law in situations of armed conflict. We also strongly support the recommendation of the Group of Governmental Experts that States party to any international dispute, including those involving the use of ICT, shall first seek a solution by peaceful means, as described in article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations. Specifically, my delegation is happy to see the report further elaborating on the norm that States should not knowingly allow their territory to be used for internationally wrongful acts with the use of ICT.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“As all Member States agreed by consensus in the previous Open-ended Working Group report, international law applies to State use of ICT, and States should be guided by the framework for responsible State behaviour in the use of ICT, as outlined in the Group of Governmental Experts reports. The primacy of international law and the rules-based order must be equally applied to cyberspace in order to ensure peace and security. Second, my delegation highly appreciates the recent Group of Governmental Experts consensus report presenting an additional layer of understanding on the norms of responsible State behaviour, confidence-building measures, capacity-building, and how international law applies to the use of ICT by States.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“In this regard, my delegation welcomes the adoption of the consensus report earlier this year of the United Nations Open-ended Working Group on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security, as well as the fourth consensus report of the Groups of Governmental Experts (Group of Governmental Experts) which was adopted last month. These achievements reflect the progress that has been made in the cumulative and evolving framework for responsible State behaviour in their use of ICT, and, through these exercises, has enhanced the understanding of the international community as a whole in this critical area.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Over the past year, in the midst of the global pandemic, our lives have become even more susceptible to cyberthreats as more people have been online. At the same time, the increasing number of cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, including medical infrastructure and facilities around the world, is increasingly concerning. Against this backdrop, I would like to highlight the following four points that are of particular importance to my delegation. First, the Republic of Korea supports the United Nations’ central role in ongoing discussions on how to address the challenges at hand and advance responsible State behaviour in cyberspace.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“I would like to first thank you for convening today’s timely open debate on “Maintaining international peace and security in cyberspace”. My appreciation also goes to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Nakamitsu, for her in- depth briefing. Over the past couple of decades, the human race has witnessed technological advancement in the field of digital technology like never before. The concept of cyberspace, which was once only in the imagination of science fiction, has since become an everyday reality to us all; with the virtual and physical space surrounding us being integrated into one ecosystem. And, as much as this advancement has brought us unprecedented economic and social benefits, we have also become ever more vulnerable against malicious cyberactivities.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“The Republic of Korea reaffirms its driving commitment to working with the United Nations, as well as all Member States, with a view towards better protecting children from the scourge of armed conflicts, as well as from the ongoing pandemic.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“The Republic of Korea fully supports the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict. We also believe it is essential to support and strengthen our tools to document and address violations, including the United Nations monitoring and reporting mechanism, the Security Council Working Group, and the annual report of the Secretary-General. Violations against children are threats not only to our present, but, more importantly, to our future. If we do not stop and prevent them now, it will get more and more difficult to cut the vicious cycle of violence.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“Moreover, In order to facilitate the re-integration of children and provide them necessary care, the Republic of Korea has been making contributions to UNICEF, including through providing one million dollars for the “Saving lives and strengthening the protection of Afghan girls and boys affected by armed conflict ” project. With the Secretary-General’s recent annual report noting Afghanistan as one of the places where the highest numbers of grave violations were verified, we believe our project has been providing pragmatic support for improving its situation. Last, but not least, we must ensure accountability of all violations against children and find ways to strengthen compliance with international humanitarian law.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“Fourth, the Republic of Korea strongly supports the role of United Nations for child protection, including through United Nations peacekeeping operations and UNICEF. We support United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions in facilitating a protective environment for children affected by armed conflicts. We emphasize the importance of their child protection mandates as well as the vital role carried out by senior child protection advisers in peacekeeping missions, and believe that they should be adequately resourced. We look forward to furthering our discussion on protection of civilians, including children, at the upcoming Peacekeeping Ministerial to be held in Seoul in December of this year.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“Third, we must strengthen our efforts to ensure access to quality education for children in conflict affected settings. Attacks on schools increased in 2020, infringing on children’s rights to education. It is also worrisome that the long-term socio-economic impacts of pandemic may aggravate the situation, further depriving so many children around the world of their access to education. We must be reminded that education is a key to break the cycle of violence, build resilience, and achieve sustainable peace and development. As a member of the Steering Committee of the Global Coalition for Reintegration of Child Soldiers, the Republic of Korea has consistently called for the need to ensure inclusive, equal access to education for all children affected by conflicts, and we will continue our active efforts to this end.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“It is particularly concerning to find from the annual report that there were 4,156 incidents of denial of humanitarian access for children in 2020 when the need for humanitarian assistance surged. We echo the call of the Secretary-General for safe and unimpeded humanitarian access in many fragile parts of the world. Second, gender perspectives must be incorporated into child protection. As the annual report of the Secretary-General rightly pointed out, violations affect boys and girls differently. 85 per cent of children recruited and used were boys, while 98 per cent of sexual violence was perpetrated against girls. Girls are also usually the first to drop out of school and most will never return. As such, it is vital to take a gender- sensitive approach in child protection and reintegration.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated vulnerabilities of children, while posing additional challenges to child protection capacity and the monitoring and reporting of violations. Against this disturbing backdrop, and while aligning myself with the statement by Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict, I would like to highlight the following five points that are of particular importance to m y delegation. First, let me reiterate the importance of full implementation of Security Council resolutions 2532 and 2565. In particular, full, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access to children in armed conflicts must be ensured to adequately respond to the pandemic.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“At the outset, my delegation commends the President for convening today’s open debate on children and armed conflict, and offers its deep appreciation to the briefers for their statements. Today’s open debate is particularly timely as this year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the children and armed conflict agenda. Let me take this opportunity to reiterate my support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Virginia Gamba, and her Office. My delegation is deeply concerned by the sustained high number of violations against children. According to the Secretary-General’s recent annual report on children and armed conflict, 19,379 children in 21 situations were affected by violations; including recruitment, killing, and denial of humanitarian access.”
2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source
“My delegation would also like to see more meaningful participation of troop- and police-contributing countries in the early stages of the decision-making process for missions in which their forces are involved. Last but not least, we need a formal adoption of the current provisional rules of procedure. The Republic of Korea reaffirms its commitment to continue to work constructively with the United Nations and other Member States to help the Security Council better carry out its guiding mandate of maintaining international peace and security in a more democratic, effective, efficient and transparent manner, and with agility.”
2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source
“We also call on the Council to find ways to help improve the preparation of newly elected members in order for them to “hit the ground running” upon assuming their seats. Fourth, efforts to improve transparency and accountability in the Council’s work must continue unabated. My delegation encourages the Council to deepen its cooperation with the Peacebuilding Commission, which is well positioned to help mobilize a wide range of relevant stakeholders and provide the Council with advice that encompasses the full peace continuum. We believe that efforts should be made to maximize the number of open meetings, and in cases where closed consultations are deemed necessary, the participation of non-members that are parties to the dispute under consideration must be facilitated to the fullest extent.”
2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source
“At this year ’s intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform, the outcome document, the Co -Chairs’ elements paper, stipulated in its convergence section that “a significant, growing number of Member States supports limitations to the veto”. We believe that, at least, there should not be any increase in the number of rights to veto in the future Security Council reform process. Third, we support efforts to improve the Council’s working methods so as to allow for the permanent and elected members to work on a more equal footing. My delegation supports calls for the fair distribution of work, including penholderships and subsidiary body chairpersonships, among all 15 members of the Council.”
2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source
“Obviously, videoconferences will never be able to completely replace in-person interactions, but there will certainly be plenty of situations in which virtual meetings will be beneficial. With this in mind, we encourage the Council to consider treating virtual meetings as official ones, which will allow the Council to be better prepared should another exceptional situation like the pandemic arise in the future. Second, my delegation expresses its hope that the Security Council will be able to engage in more serious discussions to limit the use of veto powers. There is wide agreement that veto power lies at the heart of the problems that undermine the Council’s abilities to fully carry out its mandate.”
2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source
“Moreover, in the face of a global challenge that requires of us a global response, the imperative of improving the democracy, effectiveness and accountability of the Council’s work has become all the more relevant. Against this backdrop, while aligning myself with the statement submitted by New Zealand on behalf of former elected members of the Security Council over the past decade, I would like to highlight the following points in my national capacity. First, we must preserve and further utilize the merits of virtual meetings identified through the Council’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual meetings have proved their usefulness in channelling the views of those working on the ground into the Council’s work, and they have been helpful in facilitating high- level participation.”
2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source
“I thank the President for convening today’s open debate, as well as the briefers for their insightful briefings. The Republic of Korea commends the efforts made over the past 15 months by members of the Security Council to ensure that the Council continues to function under the pandemic-related constraints. With the gradual stabilization of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in New York, my delegation believes that it is time for us to reflect on which pandemic-inspired procedures and practices need to be retained and on where further improvements could be made, with the possible advent of similar future challenges in mind.”
2021-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/572 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm the Republic of Korea’s commitment to working with the United Nations and all Member States to better protect civilians in armed conflict.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“However, we must not take that for granted and provide the adequate support they need. We emphasize the need to provide peacekeepers with sufficient pre-deployment training for enhanced capabilities on civilian protection, such as gender equality education and strategic communications training at the local level. We should also provide the components of protection of civilians mandates, including women’s protection advisers, child protection advisers and human rights teams, with adequate resources. We look forward to furthering our discussions on that important issue at the upcoming peacekeeping ministerial meeting to be held in Seoul in December.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“As the report of the Secretary-General rightly points out, armed conflicts and the global pandemic have had a disproportionate impact on those populations and we must strengthen our efforts to protect them and ensure that their needs are taken into account in every phase of the peace processes. Fourthly, noting that peacekeeping remains one of the most effective tools available to the United Nations for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, my delegation strongly supports the role of peacekeeping operations in facilitating a protective environment for the most vulnerable populations. We agree with the finding in the Secretary-General’s report that peacekeeping operations continue to deliver on their mandates to protect civilians and we highly commend the sacrifice and commitment of all peacekeepers.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“In that vein, we emphasize the need to support and strengthen our tools to document and address violations, including United Nations investigation and monitoring mechanisms, and we acknowledge the important role of international tribunals and hybrid courts, which provide complementary avenues to enable accountability. My delegation also takes this opportunity to reaffirm its support for the International Criminal Court. Thirdly, in our efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict, we cannot emphasize enough the need for an inclusive approach that prioritizes the most vulnerable and marginalized populations, such as women, children and persons with disabilities.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, resolution 2565 (2021), which demands the facilitation of equitable, safe and unhindered delivery and distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations in areas of armed conflict, must be fully implemented. The Republic of Korea, as co-Chair of the Group of Friends of Solidarity for Global Health Security, is committed to providing its full support in that regard. Secondly, we must ensure accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law. Indeed, strengthening accountability and ending impunity is the key to ending violations against innocent civilians in armed conflicts and preventing their recurrence.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“First, my delegation welcomes the focus on the protection of medical care in today’s debate and calls for the full implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on civilians in conflict situations and to overwhelm health-care systems, it is imperative that all parties to conflict ensure the respect and protection of all medical personnel, transports and facilities, as demanded in resolution 2286 (2016). We strongly support the Council’s call for a general and immediate cessation of hostilities in its resolution 2532 (2020), which recognizes that violence and instability can exacerbate the pandemic.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“I would first like to thank the President of the Security Council for convening today’s timely open debate. Twenty-two years have passed since the protection of civilians in armed conflict was included as an item on the Security Council’s agenda in 1999 and we have indeed made much progress. However, as expressly stated in this year’s report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/423), civilians still bear the brunt of military conflicts, with the recent situation in Israel and Palestine serving as a grim example. Moreover, the acute suffering caused by the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been exacerbated by armed conflicts. Against that backdrop, I would like to highlight the following four points that are of particular importance to my delegation.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“We are actively exploring new areas and ways to enhance the safety and security of peacekeepers, which will ultimately improve the overall performance of peace operations. The Republic of Korea will play its part in strengthening peace operations, while working closely with all relevant partners moving forward.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“As discussed in the Security Council open debate on mine action and sustaining peace held on 8 April (see S/2021/346), appropriate mine action is indispensable to upholding the peace and security agenda. In particular, substantial predeployment and in-mission training are essential in countering and mitigating the threat of IEDs. Moreover, convoys and peacekeepers should be supported by situational awareness and threat assessments before and during operations. To strengthen cooperation, the Secretariat and peacekeeping missions should provide adequate information and technical advice to their respective troop and police contributors. The Republic of Korea is committed to maintaining international peace and security and has contributed all the necessary means, including financing and troops.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“To prevent such restrictions and build trust with the host Governments, we should 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 can not only improve the safety and security of our peacekeepers but also facilitate the implementation of their mandate. Thirdly, the Secretariat and troop- and police-contributing countries should regard landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as a major threat to peacekeepers. According to recent research on peacekeeping casualties, mine threats, including IEDs, pose the most lethal threats to missions.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“The Seoul Ministerial in December will be a great opportunity for Member States to generate tangible pledges related to technology and medical capacity, both of which are vital for the safety and security of peacekeepers. Secondly, host States should facilitate the free movement of United Nations peacekeepers and their equipment consistent with the mandate, including for casualty and medical evacuation purposes. There have been reported cases of violations of status-of-forces agreements, including restrictions on peacekeepers’ movement and delays in resupplying missions. Hindering the freedom of movement threatens the safety and security of peacekeepers as well as the lives of the civilians that peacekeepers are mandated to protect.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“In this vein, I would like to emphasize the following three points. First, we must leverage more advanced technologies for stronger performance and improved safety and security for peacekeepers. Given the increasing number of hostile acts targeting Blue Helmets, it is more important than ever to strengthen the capability to identify threats early on and mitigate casualties. Technology should be an integral part of our strategy to improve situational awareness and enhance field support. As such, the upcoming 2021 Peacekeeping Ministerial will highlight technology and medical capacity as cross-cutting themes, which is in line with the Secretariat’s initiative to develop a strategy for the digital transformation of United Nations peacekeeping.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by commending your leadership, Mr. President, in convening today’s timely open debate on this critical issue. I would like to pay tribute to all the peacekeepers who have selflessly served in United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world, as well as to extend condolences to those who have fallen in the line of duty. Since peacekeepers are operating in increasingly complex and risky political and security environments, the safety and security of Blue Helmets has become one of the top priorities for the effective delivery of mandates. Accordingly, relevant stakeholders, such as troop- and police-contributing countries, host countries, the Security Council and the Secretariat, have an ever-growing responsibility to ensure and enhance the safety and security of peacekeepers.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“To further elevate the partnership, in 2018, we established the Korea-Africa Foundation under the auspices of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs so as to further extend cooperation in both the public and private sectors. Despite the multiple challenges that Africa is facing now, I remain confident that, through enhanced global solidarity, we will be able to overcome them together by addressing the root causes of conflict and beyond. I expect the fifth Korea-Africa Forum, to be held in Korea this year, will be a valuable opportunity to further enhance Korea-Africa partnership and promote sustainable peace and development in the region.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“We hope that this could be a steppingstone for the success of the twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and also an opportunity to promote green recovery from the pandemic. The Republic of Korea has always been a close partner with Africa and its peoples. Korea has, since 2013, contributed more than $200 million to the African Union (AU) to promote sustainable peace and development. As an avid supporter of peace in Africa, Korea has also contributed more than $14 million to the AU’s peace and security activities, including the deployment of a Level 2 Mobile Field Hospital in Mali and its troops to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Many countries in Africa are grappling with the detrimental impacts of climate change, which aggravate humanitarian situations and eventually fuel conflicts in the region. Now is the time for us to exert concerted efforts to address the urgent challenge of climate change. In particular, we need to pay more attention to the adaptation aspect of climate change in Africa. For its part, the Republic of Korea will host the second Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) summit in Seoul this month. The P4G summit will serve as a multi-stakeholder platform to bolster enhanced climate action and sustainable development.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“In this regard, I would like to highlight the crucial role played by the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in promoting a coherent and integrated approach to addressing challenges. As a platform for convening all relevant actors, the PBC has served a unique bridging role within the United Nations system as a whole, as was evident in the recent informal exchange between the PBC and the President of the Security Council on 10 May. My delegation encourages the Security Council to engage in a more candid discussion with the PBC and more systematically seek inputs from it, especially on the topic of peacebuilding in Africa. Last but not least, among the many aspects of root causes of conflicts, climate change is one of the most significant threat multipliers.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“It was especially serious in Africa, where 9 out of 10 children were not connected to the Internet at home, which deprived them of access to remote education. Based on its Digital New Deal policy, the Republic of Korea has been pursuing digital transformation in every aspect of our society and expanding digital official development assistance to developing countries and will continue to work with our African partners to narrow the digital divide. Thirdly, my delegation emphasizes that the humanitarian-development-peace nexus is indispensable in addressing the region’s multidimensional challenges, such as food insecurity, poverty, terrorism and violent extremism, and the ongoing pandemic. All of these complex challenges are closely interlinked with one another and therefore must be tackled in a holistic manner.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“Global cooperation must be intensified to ensure equitable access to, and the distribution of, COVID-19 vaccines. We are encouraged to see shipments of COVID-19 vaccines to African countries through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility, but the roll-out should be further scaled up. It is crucial that the international community continue to support the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator, including COVAX. Secondly, we must continue our efforts to mitigate the disproportionate socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 in Africa and invest more on future generations. In particular, I would like to emphasize the importance of educating students and lessening the digital divide to break the perpetuating cycle of inequality. We are deeply concerned that too many children have lost out on their education during the pandemic.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“First, my delegation emphasizes the need to strengthen global solidarity and multilateral cooperation to fight the pandemic. As a co-Chair of the Group of Friends of Solidarity for Global Health Security, the Republic of Korea has been playing an active role in promoting global cooperation for pandemic response and preparedness. In particular, the Republic of Korea has been supporting the COVID-19 response in Africa, including by providing a package of assistance worth approximately $200 million to 53 African countries last year. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and Ethiopia are among the key public-health partners in Africa. We also supported the establishment of a COVID-19 diagnosis centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the first national laboratory for infectious diseases in Madagascar.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“At the outset, the Republic of Korea commends you for convening today’s high-level open debate and offers its deep appreciation to the briefers for sharing their valuable insights. Africa has tremendous potential and opportunities for growth, yet is faced with multifaceted challenges, from violent extremism to climate change. Furthermore, the socioeconomic impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated an already dire situation, aggravating the root causes of conflict. As such, this is indeed a timely opportunity to discuss how the African region can successfully emerge from these challenges and achieve sustainable post-pandemic recovery. Against this backdrop, let me highlight the following four points.”
2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source
“We call for respect for international law, including international humanitarian law. My delegation further expresses concern about the tensions and violence in East Jerusalem. We urge for the exercise of maximum restraint and respect for the status quo at the holy sites. The Republic of Korea reiterates its support for a negotiated two-State solution, in line with relevant United Nations resolutions as well as international law and bilateral agreements and calls on the parties concerned to cooperate with the efforts of the international community towards that aim. The Republic of Korea — a staunch supporter of the efforts of the international community and the Security Council to establish lasting peace in the region — reaffirms its commitment to continuing its constructive role to that end.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“I would first like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened today’s open debate. I reaffirm my Government’s strong support for the Security Council, the Secretary-General and the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and their efforts to end hostilities and de-escalate tensions. The Republic of Korea expresses its deep concern over the aggravating situation of violence in Israel and Palestine. In particular, we express our serious concern over the large number of civilian casualties, including children, caused by the indiscriminate firing of rockets from Gaza and the response thereto. Violence cannot be justified under any circumstances. My delegation calls on the parties to refrain from further escalation and immediately halt the use of force.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source