YouSaid · the spoken record

Cho Hyun

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

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“Moreover, noting the economic and social challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republic of Korea has made significant contributions under the “ODA Korea: Building TRUST” programme to enhance the comprehensive resilience of developing countries, supporting their education, business and social safety nets, and has contributed $5 million to the United Nations COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. The Republic of Korea will continue to join hands with the United Nations and the international community in its effort to protect objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“Parties to armed conflicts, including non- State armed groups, should be mindful of these laws and act in accordance with them. The Republic of Korea reiterates its commitment to continuing to support the efforts of the international community, including the United Nations, in this area. We have continued our efforts in this regard, including reflecting the norms concerned in our national laws, manuals and guides of the relevant agencies and entities.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“I would also like to reiterate our support for the Secretary-General’s appeal for a global ceasefire announced on 23 March 2020 and resolution 2532 (2020), against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. The international community has strived to establish principles and guidance for the protection of objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. Attacking, destroying, removing or rendering useless such objects is prohibited by international humanitarian law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Protocols Additional. The Security Council, in its numerous resolutions and statements, has also stressed the need to respect international law by parties to armed conflict, including the protection of civilians and civilian objects and safeguarding humanitarian assistance to those in need.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“The protection of civilian objects is important not only for fulfilling the humanitarian needs of civilians in armed conflicts, but also for their post-conflict resilience and peacebuilding. Furthermore, the ever-changing reality of conflicts caused by the pandemic, new technology, the urbanization of armed conflict and other new factors further aggravates the situation in various complex ways. The importance of ensuring the protection of civilian objects in armed conflicts has been recognized and documented on many occasions, including in the 2020 report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2020/366) and in many resolutions, such as 2175 (2014), 2286 (2016), 2417 (2018) and 2565 (2021).”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening today’s timely open debate on the protection of objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. To date, the international community has consistently emphasized the need to protect objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population, such as foodstuffs, crops, drinking water installations, energy systems and medical facilities during armed conflicts. Unfortunately, however, we are witnessing how even today armed conflicts and attacks have a direct and indirect effect on such objects, and their consequences warrant the ongoing attention and collective action of the international community.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“My delegation reiterates the importance of confidence-building measures to create a more favourable environment for dialogue and the need for the parties to refrain from unilateral actions that make a peaceful resolution of the conflict more difficult to achieve. The Republic of Korea expresses concern over the persistent health and socioeconomic threat that the coronavirus disease pandemic poses to Palestinians, and it reiterates its full support for the efforts of United Nations agencies to facilitate vaccination. The Republic of Korea will continue to join hands with the United Nations and the international community in advancing peace and stability in the region, and it reaffirms its commitment to continue its constructive role to this end.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“We welcome Palestine’s plans to hold legislative, presidential and Palestinian National Council elections later this year and reiterate our strong support for Palestinian efforts to reinforce solidarity and unity among the Palestinians through free and fair elections, and also for indispensable assistance of the United Nations in this regard. The Republic of Korea expresses its concern over the Special Coordinator’s report that violence continues daily, and together with the international community, calls for an immediate end to all violence against civilians. We emphasize the importance of respecting resolution 2334 (2016) and of international law.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his briefing and to reaffirm my Government’s full support for his tireless efforts. The Republic of Korea reiterates its commitment to continue supporting Israelis and Palestinians to resolve the conflict in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions as well as international law and bilateral agreements. We join the Special Coordinator in calling on the members of the Middle East Quartet, key Arab and international partners as well as the Israeli and Palestinian leadership to strengthen efforts to return to meaningful negotiations towards a viable two-State solution.”
2021-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/404 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, we believe that the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) can also play an important role as an effective channel to mobilize a wide range of relevant stakeholders, with a longer-term perspective and encompassing the full peace continuum. The PBC can thus help strengthen cooperation between the Security Council, regional organizations and the wider membership. The Republic of Korea will continue to work with the United Nations and the international community to promote more constructive and mutually reinforcing cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“As recognized in resolution 2457 (2019), the effects of climate change on peace and stability should be another area of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. We believe that regional organizations’ deep understanding of the environment and related dynamics in the region will help in devising a tailored response to climate-related risks. Thirdly, we emphasize the deeply interconnected nexus between peace and security, development and human rights, as well as the need for a comprehensive approach to peacebuilding that takes into account the multidimensional nature of peace and security challenges. Because they play prominent roles in their respective regions in the areas of peace and security, development, and human rights, regional organizations have much to offer in that regard.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“We need a collective solution to this collective problem, and regional cooperation will prove to be vital in that regard. That is why the Republic of Korea launched the Northeast Asia Cooperation for Health Security, which held its first meeting in December 2020 and its second meeting in March 2021. It is aimed at enhancing communication and strengthening S/2021/394 S/2021/394 coordination in response to cross-border health security crises. My delegation believes that we must continue our search for opportunities for regional cooperation that can contribute to regional and global peace and prosperity and are firmly rooted in the principles of inclusiveness, openness and transparency.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“As emphasized in Security Council statements, we strongly support the constructive role of ASEAN, including through the upcoming Special ASEAN Summit. We hope that ASEAN will play a pivotal role in stabilizing the situation in Myanmar, ending the suffering of innocent civilians and restoring democracy and peace in Myanmar. Secondly, the Security Council needs a new level of cooperation with regional organizations to combat new global challenges. In dealing with novel problems whose implications may not seem entirely clear, it is important to have a dialogue mechanism in place at an early juncture aimed at building confidence among the relevant stakeholders. In that connection, the global coronavirus disease pandemic and its impact on matters of peace and security are of growing concern.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“My delegation applauds the AU for its continued efforts to secure peace and stability in the region, including through the Silencing the Guns initiative, and we reiterate our support for the AU’s strategic vision of Agenda 2063. We support higher levels of cooperation between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council, and we emphasize the need for AU- United Nations cooperation in peace and security to operate on a more predictable, sustainable and flexible financial footing. My delegation supports the growing cooperation between the Security Council and ASEAN. In that regard, we particularly commend the contributions of the recent ASEAN members on the Council, Viet Nam and Indonesia. Today the importance of that partnership is amplified owing to the situation in Myanmar.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“With their geographical proximity and deeper understanding of regional dynamics, regional organizations are uniquely positioned as a trusted partner with the willingness and ability to act effectively. They are increasingly called upon to take more responsibility, and the cooperation between the Security Council and regional organizations such as the African Union (AU), the Association of South-East Asian Nations, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the League of Arab States has been continually strengthened. Now we must seek ways to build on that momentum and make such partnerships more constructive, with increased support to match the elevated demand for their role. A case in point is the African Union.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened today’s timely open debate. I thank the Secretary-General and all of the representatives of regional organizations for their briefings. I am especially happy to welcome back former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and I thank him for sharing his valuable support and insight. My delegation would like to highlight the following three points. First, given the intertwined and complex nature of today’s global crises, the United Nations needs to forge more effective and stronger partnerships with regional and subregional organizations in the context of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“We will continue to endeavour to restore the honour and dignity of the so-called comfort women victims and survivors and to turn their painful experience into a historical lesson to prevent conflict-related sexual violence. In 2014, the Republic of Korea established its first national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We are pleased to announce that the third national action plan, for the period from 2021 to 2023, has recently been established. We will continue to spare no effort to advancing the women and peace and security agenda in all its pillars moving forward.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“To that end, the Republic of Korea has been making efforts to increase the number of women military observers and staff officers serving in United Nations peace operations to 25 per cent by 2028, in line with the Secretary- General’s Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy 2018-2028. The Republic of Korea believes that the upcoming 2021 Peacekeeping Ministerial, which will be held in Seoul this December, will be a great opportunity to discuss further advancing the women and peace and security agenda. 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.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“In particular, peacekeeping missions must fully take into account gender mainstreaming across all mission activities at all stages. In that connection, we fully support the role of women protection advisers and monitoring arrangements on conflict-related sexual violence in the field. We also strongly support the important role of gender advisers and gender focal points in peacekeeping operations, highlighting their impact on incorporating gender perspectives throughout the mission activities. Furthermore, we need to step up our efforts to increase the number of women in peacekeeping operations and to ensure safe, enabling and gender-sensitive environments.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“We are deeply concerned that sexual violence continues to be employed as a tactic of war and terrorism in settings where security and humanitarian crises overlap in many parts of the world. For instance, the Secretary-General’s report presents allegations of over 100 rape cases in the Tigray region in Ethiopia, including reports of sexual violence against women and girls in refugee camps. This abhorrent violation of human rights is simply unacceptable. We take note that the Ethiopian Government has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on sexual violence and look forward to a heightened effort to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable. Last but not least, gender perspectives must be incorporated in the entire peace continuum.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“We must ensure that survivors of sexual violence receive non-discriminatory access to all the services they need, such as sexual and reproductive health-care services and mental and psychosocial support. In accordance with its Action with Women and Peace Initiative, the Republic of Korea proudly hosted the second International Conference last November, with a particular focus on a survivor-centered approach. Also, my Government has been participating in the Global Fund for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence as one of its board members and will continue our contributions to the Fund. Secondly, we need to elevate our sustained efforts to ensure accountability and end impunity.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“Its disproportionate socioeconomic impacts on women and girls have exacerbated their suffering, casting a grim shadow on the women and peace and security agenda. We are faced with heightened risk of sexual violence and gender inequality, while the voices and needs of survivors are increasingly overlooked or forgotten altogether. Now more than ever, our concerted effort is required to maintain our hard-won gains in this critical sphere. Against this troubling backdrop, the Republic of Korea would like to highlight the following three points. First, a survivor-centred approach, as outlined in resolution 2467 (2019), is key to preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence.”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“The Republic of Korea aligns itself with the joint statement of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security (annex 28) and has the honour to submit this statement in its national capacity. At the outset, my delegation commends you for convening today’s timely open debate and expresses its deep appreciation to the briefers for sharing their valuable insights. We also welcome the most recent report of the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2021/312) and reiterate our full support for Ms. Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. As the Secretary-General’s report has rightly points out, “[t]he current pandemic is a gendered crisis” (S/2021/312, para. 4).”
2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source
“The Republic of Korea hopes that the 2021 Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference to be held in Seoul this December can be an opportunity to explore strengthened partnership in this field with a view to enhancing the safety and security of peacekeeping operations.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“At the seventy-fourth session of the General Assembly, in 2019, President Moon Jae-in set out his vision to transform the Korean demilitarized zone into an international peace zone, including by clearing landmines in the area with the support of the international community. The Republic of Korea will continue the dialogue and explore further opportunities for cooperation. In that regard, we would like to ask for continued support from the international community to help bring lasting peace to the Korean peninsula.Landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices have not only caused civilian casualties but also been significant contributors to fatalities among peacekeepers. It is important to better equip and train uniformed personnel to successfully detect and avoid those threats.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“The Republic of Korea will continue to contribute to international efforts for mine clearance and victim assistance. Lastly, my delegation would like to draw your attention to the efforts for demining operations along the demilitarized zone of the Korean peninsula. Following the Agreement on the Implementation of the Historic Panmunjom Declaration in the Military Domain annexed to the Pyongyang Joint Declaration of September 2018, the two Koreas removed landmines in the Joint Security Area and in certain areas of the Korean demilitarized zone, which were selected as the site to conduct a joint pilot search for remains from the Korean War.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“The Government of the Republic of Korea is exercising tight control over anti-personnel landmines and has been maintaining an indefinite extension of the moratorium on their export since 1997. Secondly, as a party to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons and its Amended Protocol II, the Republic of Korea is taking an active part in a range of discussions and activities to ensure the limited and responsible use of mines. Thirdly, the Government of the Republic of Korea has contributed more than $40 million to more than 25 countries since 1993, bilaterally as well as through relevant United Nations programmes, for demining and victim assistance, including the United Nations voluntary trust fund for assistance in mine action and the International Trust Fund for Demining and Mine Victims Assistance.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“In that regard, effective communication and strengthened partnership among the relevant actors is essential to tackling the persistent challenges and growing complexity of those threats. The Republic of Korea shares the international community’s concern over the severe challenges caused by the indiscriminate use of anti-personnel mines. Owing to the unique security situation on the Korean peninsula, we are unable to accede to the Ottawa Convention at this juncture. However, we sincerely support the objectives and purposes of the Convention. In that regard, we wish to elaborate on the various efforts that we have been undertaking at the domestic and international levels to mitigate the suffering caused by anti-personnel mines. First, we have been clearing anti-personnel mines, wherever possible, in a steady manner.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“As we celebrate the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action this month, my delegation commends the Vietnamese presidency for convening today’s timely open debate on this critical issue. We also join others in expressing our deep appreciation to the briefers for their enlightening and informative briefings. Resolution 2365 (2017) recognized the threats posed by landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices while noting the positive contribution of mine-action activities to sustaining peace. Mine action is critical not only to the peace and security agenda but also to sustainable development and humanitarian response.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“In 2020, the Republic of Korea provided $1 million to support UNRWA’s humanitarian activities in the areas of primary and vocational education, health care and relief services, and around $4 million to support Palestinians, including through in-kind donations of COVID-19 test kits, as well as bilateral development cooperation projects. The Republic of Korea, a staunch supporter of efforts by the international community and the Security Council to create peace and stability in the region, reaffirms its commitment to continuing its constructive role to that end.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“We encourage Israelis and Palestinians to intensify efforts to foster dialogue and cooperation. We welcome the presidential decree issued by President Abbas to hold legislative, presidential and Palestinian National Council elections and reiterate that unity and consensus among the Palestinian people are critical to achieving peace and an independent, sovereign and democratic State. The Republic of Korea reaffirms our full support for the efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to improve the humanitarian situation in Palestine, particularly in the light of the difficult challenges posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and also recognizes its efforts to improve its own accountability.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“We welcome the respective agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Republic of the Sudan and the Kingdom of Morocco. We hope those developments will contribute to easing tensions and enhancing stability in the region. The Republic of Korea expresses its grave concern about all acts of violence against civilians, expresses serious concern about the reports of hostilities continuing over the past few months and joins in the international call for an immediate end to violence and incitement. The Republic of Korea emphasizes the importance of respecting resolution 2334 (2016) and international law. My delegation believes that confidence-building measures are urgently required to create a more favourable environment for dialogue between the parties to achieve sustainable peace.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“My delegation thanks Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, former Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his efforts and dedication for over five years to bring peace and stability to the region and wishes him much success in all his future endeavours. We also welcome the appointment of Mr. Tor Wennesland as the new Special Coordinator and reaffirm our full support. The Republic of Korea encourages the Israeli and Palestinian leaders to resume meaningful negotiations towards a two-State solution in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions as well as international law and bilateral agreements. We further express our support for efforts to resume credible peace talks, including those of the Middle East Quartet, and join the Secretary-General in calling for practical steps to enable the parties to re-engage.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“The Republic of Korea hopes that the related discussion and pledges made at that ministerial conference will contribute to stronger peace and security, especially for those in fragile contexts. The Republic of Korea reaffirms its firm commitment to working with the United Nations and all Member States in their common efforts to bring lasting peace and security to countries in fragile contexts.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“The drivers of fragility, especially in armed conflicts, disproportionately affect those populations, and we must strengthen our efforts to protect them and ensure that their needs are taken into account. Maintaining peace and security is one of the main tasks of the United Nations, and it becomes increasingly critical in fragile contexts. My delegation commends the Secretary-General’s active efforts to promote sustainable peace and security, including through his Action for Peacekeeping initiative. Sustaining peace will also be discussed as one of the main agendas at the ministerial conference on United Nations peacekeeping to be held in the Republic of Korea this year.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“That is why, in drafting Economic and Social Council resolution 2020/2, entitled “Support to the Sahel region”, the Republic of Korea emphasized the effects of climate change on the security of the region and the need for long-term strategies to address them. As a country that has committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, the Republic of Korea will continue to do its part in reducing and responding to climate-related security risks worldwide. Fourthly, in our efforts to maintain peace and security in fragile contexts, 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.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“The coronavirus disease has shown us the imperative need for a response based on global solidarity and multilateralism, and we urge the Council to step up its leadership role, building on the consensus set out in resolution 2532 (2020). The Republic of Korea, as co-Chair of the Group of Friends of Solidarity for Global Health Security, is ready to provide its full support for the Council’s endeavours in that regard. Thirdly, we believe the Council must respond to the challenges posed by climate change, which represents an increasing threat to international peace and security, in a more systematic and concrete manner. As recognized in numerous Security Council resolutions, climate change has adverse effects on the stability of fragile States, especially those on the African continent.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“First, considering the interlinkages between the various drivers of fragility and their impact across all three pillars of the United Nations, my delegation stresses the importance of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus and the “One United Nations” approach, as recognized in General Assembly resolution 75/201 and Security Council resolution 2558 (2020), on the review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture. In responding to the interconnected challenges of today, the Republic of Korea encourages enhanced cooperation between the Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, whose unique role in promoting the nexus should be fully utilized. Secondly, my delegation reiterates the importance of the Council’s role in responding to the impact of global pandemics on international peace and security.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“My delegation would like to commend you, Mr. President, for convening today’s timely open debate. As rightly pointed out in the concept note (S/2020/1296, annex), the fragilities caused by factors such as pandemics, climate change, socioeconomic inequalities and humanitarian crises aggravate existing security challenges. We appreciate that the members of the Security Council have increasingly taken a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to address that problem. In that regard, I would like to highlight four points that are of particular importance to my delegation.”
2021-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/24 (2021) · source
“The Republic of Korea has been exerting sustained efforts in the advancement of the women and peace and security agenda and will continue to spare no efforts to this end.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Following the first International Conference on Action with Women and Peace last year, the Republic of Korea, on 24 November, will host the second international conference of this kind, using a virtual platform, with the survivor-centred approach as the theme. We greatly look forward to the Security Council’s active participation. At this historic moment, in which we are celebrating the twentieth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), we would like to emphasize that its successful implementation has a very special meaning for Korea. The Government of the Republic of Korea will continue to endeavour to restore the honour and dignity of the victims known as comfort women and turn this painful experience into a lesson from history.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“My delegation would like to highlight the importance of preventing conflict- related sexual violence and protecting victims. In particular, a survivor-centred approach is critical to preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence. Accordingly, my delegation emphasizes the significance of implementing resolution 2467 (2019) adopted last year. Necessary assistance should be provided to all victims, including sexual and reproductive health-care services. To this end, the Republic of Korea, as one of the board members of the Global Fund for Survivors of Conflict- Related Sexual Violence, is participating in the Fund and will continue to provide support to it, including through financial contributions.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, the Republic of Korea is exerting its utmost efforts to increase the number of women serving as military observers or staff officers in United Nations peace operations to 25 per cent by 2028, in line with the Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy 2018-2028 of the Department of Peace Operations. We have already made steady progress, as the representation of women has increased from 18 per cent to 22 per cent since the Republic of Korea made its pledge last year. As the host country for the 2021 Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting, the Republic of Korea will strive to ensure that the voices of women in peace operations are duly recognized and endeavour to further contribute to the promotion of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“The delegation of the Republic of Korea fully aligns itself with the joint statement of the MIKTA countries — Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Turkey and Australia — and has the honour of submitting this statement in its national capacity. My country reiterates the importance of full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all aspects of peace and security. In particular, we highlight the importance of translating the guiding resolutions and strategies in this area into concrete actions. In 2014, the Republic of Korea established its National Action Plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and, in 2018, adopted its second National Action Plan, for the period of 2018-2020.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Considering the current fiscal realities, we hope that that suggestion will be duly considered. COVID-19 is an ongoing crisis that continues to hit the peacebuilding and sustainable development sectors of the international community hard. However, we can also use this crisis as an opportunity to refocus our discussion on the 2020 peacebuilding architecture review. In that regard, we hope that the sustaining peace approach can be more firmly established in the United Nations system. The Republic of Korea, as a member of the PBC and a member of the Group of Friends of Solidarity for Global Health Security, will continue to strive to make an active contribution to the enhancement of sustaining peace in response to this unprecedented pandemic.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“In line with Korea’s strong national commitment to peacebuilding, which includes our tenure as Chair and then Vice-Chair of the PBC, we are proud to not only contribute to the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) each year but also to increase our annual contributions. However, we are concerned that funding for peacebuilding activities, including contributions to the PBF, does not yet meet the current demand from the countries in need. Therefore, broadening and diversifying the donor base is essential, particularly alongside continued cooperation with the international financial institutions. In his report on peacebuilding and sustaining peace, contained in document S/2018/43, Secretary-General António Guterres suggested exploring opportunities for contributions from the private sector.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“As the host country of the 2021 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference, to be held in Seoul next April, the Republic of Korea hopes that there will be elevated interest on these two topics — technology and medical capacity — and looks forward to further developing in-depth discussions on those issues at the Ministerial. Fourthly, with regard to the financing situation related to sustaining peace, my delegation is concerned that financing for peacebuilding could diminish as a result of the surge in humanitarian aid related to the COVID-19 crisis. We hope to continue to discuss innovative solutions with a view to achieving a breakthrough on the issue.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“Recently we have been witnessing a trend where peacebuilding mandates are regarded as an important element of peacekeeping operations’ missions. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to place restrictions on implementing peacebuilding mandates such as engagement with the local community. With that in mind, it is now vital to redouble our efforts in applying the latest technology, particularly to assist missions in areas related to telecommunications, intelligence-gathering and enhancing digital technology. Such efforts would go a long way towards offering timely support to those in the field striving to carry out their mandates in the time of COVID-19. Additionally, to support the medical capacities of vulnerable host countries, peacekeeping operations must go further in building up their own medical capacities.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“We take this opportunity to commend the leadership of the PBC in showing agility and flexibility in responding to the crisis. We also hope that the PBC can catalyse its unique convening power to serve as a hinge in linking the three pillars of the United Nations system. As noted in the letter from the group of independent eminent persons addressed to the President of the Security Council, “the Peacebuilding Commission and the Security Council would benefit from enhanced interaction, particularly concerning peace operation mandates” (S/2020/678, annex II, p. 8). Thirdly, we would also like to bring more attention to the role of the United Nations and the importance of its capacity-building, particularly in the areas of technology and health care.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“In that connection, it is critical to adopt an inclusive approach in any response plan to aid conflict-vulnerable countries. By increasing the engagement of civil society and local communities, we can also help deal with the root causes of conflict more effectively. In that respect, my delegation hopes that the 2020 peacebuilding architecture review can serve as an important opportunity to open up a new chapter for the entire United Nations system to introduce a conflict-sensitivity lens to the overall system- wide approach. Secondly, my delegation would like to emphasize that as this unprecedented pandemic continues, it is crucial to strengthen the coherence of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) with the Security Council and enhance the complementary relationship between the two bodies.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“First, we must carefully assess the pandemic’s impacts on domestic and international conflicts. Furthermore, based on the shared assessment of conflict risks, we must also integrate a conflict-sensitivity lens when we establish international response strategies for countries in need. Due to the socioeconomic shocks of COVID-19, we face the possibility of a surge in conflicts. As such, it is high time to scale up our investment in the United Nations system-wide peacebuilding process in order to prevent a reversal of the peacebuilding gains that we have accomplished over the years. At the same time, we also need to consider COVID-19’s impacts on inequality, which, of course, can also be a driver of conflict on its own.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source