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Cho Hyun

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first: 2017-12-15
most recent: 2022-05-26
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“Therefore, the international community needs to pay increased attention to the unique situations of such vulnerable countries, and my delegation feels that today’s discussion is essential, as it reflects a common response to this challenge. As noted in the unanimously adopted resolution 2532 (2020), it is crucial to recognize that the COVID-19 outbreak could reverse the peacebuilding gains made by countries in transition and post-conflict countries. With that in mind, the Republic of Korea hopes that the Security Council can maintain its focus on this issue and contribute to strengthening resilience for such countries. We also hope to see more cooperative and constructive discussions on this critical topic moving forward. Against that backdrop, the Republic of Korea would like to highlight the following four points.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“My delegation takes this opportunity to commend you, Mr. President, for having convened today’s timely open debate of the Security Council on “Pandemics and the challenges of sustaining peace”. We would also like to thank today’s eminent briefers, Secretary-General António Guterres, former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Director of the Center on International Cooperation, New York University, Sarah Cliffe, for their extensive and insightful interventions today. We are now collectively coming to terms with the understanding that the challenges facing conflict-vulnerable countries and populations have multiplied due to the prolonged coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“COVID-19 clearly demonstrates the importance of transnational cooperation in tackling transborder threats. This lesson also applies to our counter-terrorism efforts. Now is the time for the whole international community to unite against the common challenge of terrorism and organized crime. The Republic of Korea will continue to work closely with the United Nations for a world free from terrorist threats.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“Last but not least, my delegation would like to emphasize the importance of a whole-of-society and holistic approach to preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism. Combating terrorism and preventing violent extremism must encompass not only security-based measures but also preventive steps that address the underlying conditions that drive individuals to terrorism and violent extremism. According to its national plan of action for preventing violent extremism, adopted in 2018, the Republic of Korea’s response has encompassed a wide spectrum of efforts to address the environments conducive to terrorism, such as promoting human rights, creating an inclusive community that embrace marginalized groups, and enhancing public-private partnership.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“Therefore, we must invest in creative education programmes, including e-learning activities, which can be effective in reaching out to young people, particularly in the time of the pandemic. Sports can also be a powerful means to promote a culture of tolerance and mutual understanding and to facilitate social inclusion and conflict prevention. The Republic of Korea has been working closely with the Office of Counter-Terrorism on the United Nations Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events and Promotion of Sports and Its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism. We will continue to explore avenues for expanding our efforts in preventing violent extremism.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“The illicit trafficking of arms through the dark web is one example of how organized crime methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The efforts of the Republic of Korea in responding to emerging terrorist threats include hosting three rounds of the Asia ICT and Counter- Terrorism Dialogue between 2017 and 2018 and co-hosting the regional workshop under the Initiative to Counter Unmanned Aerial System Threats in 2019. Thirdly, my delegation wishes to highlight that youth are our most important asset in the fight against terrorism. We must empower young people and strengthen their resilience against violent extremism. It is particularly relevant considering that extremist groups focus on spreading violent extremist ideas online, exploiting the fact that young people are spending more time online, especially with schools closed.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“The Republic of Korea has made a financial contribution to the project for enhancing coordination and coherence across United Nations entities on counter-terrorism and the prevention of violent extremism through the effective implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact. The Council can count on our continued support. Secondly, we need to step up our efforts to prevent and counter the misuse of new and emerging technologies for terrorist and criminal purposes. While such technologies can be effective tools in countering terrorism and organized crime, we should remain vigilant to the fact that those same tools can be exploited by terrorists to incite, recruit for, fund or plan terrorist acts.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“It is also important to foster capacity-building efforts aimed at strengthening Member States’ responses to linkages between international terrorism and organized crime. My delegation emphasizes the central role of the United Nations in pulling together the counter-terrorism efforts of the international community. We need to enhance coordination and collaboration among Member States and the various United Nations agencies. In that regard, the Republic of Korea commends the role of the Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact and welcomes the launch of its platform to strengthen cooperation among States and Compact entities.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, while the entire international community is focused on responding to the current pandemic, terrorists and violent extremists are trying to capitalize on the socioeconomic grievances exacerbated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to advance their propaganda. Against that backdrop, the Republic of Korea would like to emphasize the following four points. First, the strongest possible regional and international cooperation is of foremost importance in countering terrorism and its financing. No country can single-handedly respond to transnational organized crime and terrorist activities. The enhanced coordination of cross-border investigations is essential and the timely exchange of relevant operational information and financial intelligence is critical.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“My delegation commends you, Mr. President, for convening today’s timely open debate of the Security Council on the linkage of counter-terrorism and transnational organized crime and offers its deep appreciation to the briefers for their enlightening and informative briefings. Last year, the Security Council adopted resolution 2482 (2019) and expressed its concern that terrorists can benefit from organized crime as a source of financing through the illegal trafficking of arms and drugs, while emphasizing the importance of strengthening international efforts to respond to this threat. As the resolution highlights, the combined presence of terrorism and organized crime may undermine security, stability, governance and the social and economic development of a region and complicates conflict prevention and resolution efforts.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“The Republic of Korea reaffirms its driving commitment and strong support for the women and peace and security agenda and looks forward to hosting the second International Conference on Action with Women and Peace this year. As we now begin the third decade of the agenda, we will continue to stand with all victims and survivors and to work together in solidarity with the United Nations, as well as all Member States, to address the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence and ensure a survivor-centred approach.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“Last but not least, holding perpetrators of sexual violence to account is vital to delivering justice to victims and deterring future crimes. We must end impunity and safeguard judicial justice. To that end, we call for improving national, regional and international legal mechanisms for reporting and prosecuting sexual violence cases, putting perpetrators on trial and fully respecting international law, particularly international human rights law. We should not forget that sexual violence can constitute a war crime, a crime against humanity or a constitutive act with respect to genocide, as stipulated in resolution 1820 (2008).”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“In that regard, the Republic of Korea hopes that the 2021 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting, to be held in Seoul next April, will serve as a timely platform to promote relevant discussions. For our part, the Korean Government continues to increase women’s participation among our peacekeepers. Fourthly, women must play a meaningful role in peacebuilding and decision- making processes. We should also endeavour to increase engagement with a wider range of actors and stakeholders, including civil society. Inclusivity is key to sustaining peace. Women’s full, equal and meaningful participation must be ensured in the full continuum of peace processes, including peace negotiation, mediation and post-conflict reconstruction. Women’s electoral rights must be upheld as well.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“The Korean Government has been endeavouring to restore the honour and dignity of the so-called comfort women victims during the Second World War. We believe that it is crucial to ensure that lessons are learned from these victims’ painful experiences. Thirdly, we reiterate the pressing need for prevention. In that regard, my delegation would like to highlight the expanded role that United Nations peace operations can play. We encourage the increased participation of women in peace operations, more gender-sensitive mandates and enhanced training on gender- sensitivity for all United Nations peacekeeping and civilian personnel with a view to preventing sexual violence and exploitation. We emphasize the importance of incorporating the latest technologies to support such efforts.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“We should ensure survivors’ non-discriminatory access to all the services that they need, such as sexual and reproductive health-care services and psychosocial care, so as to prioritize the rights and needs of victims of sexual and gender-based violence. Furthermore, we must increase our efforts to prevent stigmatization, discrimination, hate speech and any form of revictimization to protect all survivors. To that end, the Republic of Korea actively participates in the Global Fund for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence as one of its board members, and is also providing $8 million in tailored assistance to survivors through the United Nations Population Fund, UNICEF and the International Organization for Migration in 2019 and 2020. Addressing sexual violence in armed conflict carries a very special meaning for Korea.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“In that connection, we welcome the recent adoption of resolution 2532 (2020), and call for its full implementation, particularly the general and immediate cessation of hostilities and the durable humanitarian pause. Any military threat or attempt to incite violence must stop and political solutions must be pursued. Additionally, sexual violence must never be used as a tactic of war, terrorism or political repression, particularly in situations where people are suffering from the current health security crisis. Secondly, we emphasize the importance of a survivor-centred approach. The landmark resolution 2467 (2019), which recognizes a survivor-centred approach in preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations, must be fully implemented.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis on the socioeconomic and security environment may pose even greater challenges to addressing sexual violence in armed conflict. As such, we must once again renew our commitments and pay heightened attention to this critical agenda. Against that troubling backdrop, while aligning myself with the statement submitted by the representative of Canada on behalf of 62 Member States (see annex 20), I would like to highlight the following five points on this important topic. First, COVID-19 could aggravate the suffering of those who are exposed to sexual violence in armed conflict, and we must do our utmost to minimize its negative impacts.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“My delegation commends you, Mr. President, for convening this high-level open debate on conflict-related sexual violence for two consecutive years. The Republic of Korea offers its deep appreciation to the briefers for their valuable interventions today, and we take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for Ms. Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and her Office. This year holds a special meaning for the women and peace and security agenda as we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000). However, we are still witnessing a significant gap between commitments and implementation.”
2020-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/727 (2020) · source
“My delegation would like to reaffirm its commitment to working alongside the United Nations, as well as all Member States, in improving the effective implementation of mandates, including the protection of civilians grounded in the protection and promotion of human rights. In that connection, we look forward to developing this discussion at the 2021 Peacekeeping Ministerial, to be held in Seoul on 8 and 9 April.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“We also emphasize the need to prioritize the prevention of and response to sexual and gender-based violence as an important component of protection-of-civilian mandates. The Republic of Korea, for its part, will continue to deliver on the women and peace and security agenda to ensure that women’s rights are incorporated into the relevant planning and implementation of peacekeeping operations. We will increase the representation of our female peacekeeping officers and observers to 25 per cent by the year 2028. The Republic of Korea will redouble its peacekeeping efforts, especially in the areas of training, capabilities and women.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“We also underscore the growing importance of access to technology in encouraging the further participation of more stakeholders. It is the key to ensuring people’s engagement in the continuum of peace processes so that the needs of all segments of society are taken into account. Bearing in mind the double-edged characteristics of technology, we must maximize the positive aspects of new technology. In that regard, my Government welcomes the initiative taken by the Secretariat to establish a panel of experts on digital technology and United Nations peace operations. Thirdly, the meaningful participation of women at all levels of United Nations peacekeeping operations at Headquarters and in field missions not only is a final goal in itself but also benefits the operational effectiveness and mandate implementation of each mission.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“First, we believe that the effective implementation of mandates, including the protection of civilians grounded in the protection and promotion of human rights, is dependent on adequate resources, well-organized predeployment and in-mission training. This is the reason that the Government of the Republic of Korea has focused on training programmes to deploy well-prepared and appropriately equipped personnel in its units. For instance, it has designated a child protection adviser in its units to contribute to the delivery of protection-of-civilian mandates on the ground. Secondly, in the pandemic situation, we would like to highlight the importance of incorporating the latest technological developments into planning and monitoring operations to fully and effectively implement protection-of-civilian mandates.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“The coronavirus disease pandemic is having far-reaching implications that cut across all aspects of human life, undermining social cohesion, increasing the risks of instability and violence and subsequently affecting the operating context for peace operations. At the same time, however, it also serves as an opportunity to promote thorough discussions on the nexus between the two pillars: peace and security and human rights. Today, my delegation would like to emphasize the following three points with a view to enhancing the role of United Nations peace operations in the context of the protection of human rights.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“Allow me to first express my gratitude for Germany’s leadership in convening today’s timely and relevant open video-teleconference of the Security Council on peace operations and human rights. The Republic of Korea offers its deep appreciation to Her Excellency Ms. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, German Federal Minister of Defence, for presiding over the meeting today. My delegation also thanks Ms. Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; and the civil society representative for their enlightening briefings.”
2020-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/674 (2020) · source
“Fourthly, the Republic of Korea strongly supports the child-protection mandate in United Nations peacekeeping operations. We particularly emphasize the important role carried out by senior child protection advisers and sections in peacekeeping missions, and believe that they should be adequately resourced to implement child- protection mandates, including in the context of transition and downsizing. Efforts to prevent violations against children today are a high-yield investment that will prevent future violence and crimes. The Republic of Korea reaffirms its driving commitment in working with the United Nations, as well as all Member States, with a view to better protecting children from the scourge of armed conflicts.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“Child reintegration programmes must take a community-based approach to avoid stigmatization, and I emphasize the importance of education and vocational training programmes, which help ensure that communities enjoy the concrete benefits that reintegration programmes bring. Thirdly, we must ensure accountability for all violations against children. Strengthening accountability and ending impunity are key to ending gross violations and preventing recurrence. Violators must be held accountable through both national and international justice systems. Furthermore, we must support and strengthen the tools we have to document and address violations, including the United Nations-led monitoring and reporting mechanism, the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and the Secretary-General’s annual report.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“In this regard, my delegation strongly hopes that the Security Council will be able to unite to come up with substantive measures to support the Secretary-General’s urgent appeal for an immediate global ceasefire. It is better late than never. Secondly, the reintegration of children affected by armed conflict is a strategic investment that can help break the vicious cycle of violence. The Republic of Korea, as a member of the Steering Committee of the Global Coalition for Reintegration of Child Soldiers, commends and supports the work of the Office of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and UNICEF.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“Against this troubling backdrop, and while aligning myself with the statement by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict, I would like to highlight the following four points of particular importance to my delegation. First, the Republic of Korea urges all parties to conflict to support the Secretary-General’s timely appeal for an immediate global ceasefire to collectively tackle the COVID-19 crisis. Any military threat or attempt to incite violence must stop. The entire global population is now facing a common threat, and protecting vulnerable populations, especially children in armed conflict, requires us to work together in solidarity to silence the guns.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“In addition, the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic raises grave concerns regarding the safety and well-being of children in armed conflicts. As the Secretary-General emphasized in his April global appeal to “protect our children” amid the pandemic, children in armed conflict are among the most vulnerable groups and deserve to be accorded our highest priority. It is in this context that I am particularly concerned over the Secretary-General’s report that the denial of humanitarian access to children saw a shocking increase of over 400 per cent in 2019. Full, comprehensive and unhindered humanitarian access to children, including those in detention, should form an integral part of our efforts to minimize the negative impact on children.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“My delegation commends you, Sir, for convening today’s timely open video- teleconference of the Security Council on children and armed conflict, and expresses its deep appreciation to the briefers for their enlightening interventions. Since the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), 15 years ago, there has been meaningful progress in our efforts to protect children from armed conflicts. However, the Secretary-General’s annual report on children and armed conflict (S/2020/525) clearly illustrates that significant gaps remain between our goals and the harsh realities on the ground. Government forces and non-State armed groups alike have increased the intensity and frequency of their attacks against children, and sexual and gender-based violence against children horrifically persists unabated.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we welcome and support the United Nations initiative to establish the Expert Panel on Technology and Innovation in United Nations Peacekeeping. Bearing in mind the double-edged characteristics of technology, we must maximize the many positive aspects of new technology while minimizing its negative impacts. The Republic of Korea would like to reaffirm its driving commitment to working with the United Nations as well as all Member States with a view to better protecting civilians in armed conflict today, tomorrow and beyond.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“Fifthly, we would like to highlight the importance of incorporating the latest technological developments into the work of the United Nations to improve engagement with the vulnerable populations in the post-COVID-19 era, to enhance the effectiveness of peace operations and to protect civilians in armed conflict as we look forward to hosting the 2021 Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting. Peacekeeping operations should be equipped with the best available resources and equipment to facilitate the effective implementation of their respective mandates, including the protection of civilians. For example, new technologies in data collection, digital early warning, and information and communications can be leveraged to help protect civilians, expedite humanitarian assistance and secure accountability.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“In that connection, it is important that we all strive to reduce the continued and troubling gap between the existing normative framework that we have accomplished on the one hand and the stark reality of undercompliance and, in some cases, impunity on the ground on the other. The international criminal tribunals have been playing a critical role in reducing that gap by ensuring that there is no safe haven for perpetrators of major crimes under international law. The precedents of accountability must be accumulated in order to secure viable and critical pathways to truth and justice for appalling crimes against civilians in armed conflict, thereby stamping out impunity.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“While Governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting their own citizens, greater support from the international community to ensure the safety and human rights of those affected by conflict should go hand in hand. Prevention and sustaining peace were at the heart of the Republic of Korea’s efforts as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission in 2017 and 2018, and we are consistently increasing our financial contributions to the Peacebuilding Fund, the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme to realize this vision. Fourthly, my delegation urges all parties to respect and fully comply with the guiding rules and principles of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“Sadly, in so many conflicts around the world, time and again we witness rampant sexual and gender-based violence, the systemic marginalization of ethnic and religious minorities and other deplorably hateful targeting. The Council has been steadily expanding protection for such groups, including women, children, people with disabilities and others, through a series of resolutions. We should continue to work harder to strengthen the requisite protection Thirdly, in order to achieve sustainable peace and security, more must be done to address the root causes of conflict through a comprehensive approach to the peace-development-human rights nexus.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“First, the Republic of Korea urges all parties to conflict to support the Secretary-General’s timely appeal for an immediate global ceasefire to collectively tackle the COVID-19 crisis. The entire global population is now facing a common threat, and we must work together to minimize the pandemic’s impact on all. In this regard, my delegation very much hopes that the Security Council can unite to come up with substantive measures to support the Secretary-General’s urgent appeal for an immediate global ceasefire. Secondly, in protecting civilians in armed conflict we must pay greater attention to the disproportionate impact conflict has on vulnerable groups.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“We continue to witness the horrific suffering of innocent people in many parts of the world. Scores of civilians are being killed, maimed, starved and displaced on a daily basis. Hospitals and schools are being targeted. Economic and social infrastructure is being ravaged. Such tragic events have lingering impacts beyond the current generation, thereby hampering the normal trajectory of societal progress. Furthermore, as the report of the Secretary-General this month (S/2020/366) rightly points out, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic could exacerbate untold suffering for the most vulnerable populations already in difficult situations. Against this troubling backdrop, my delegation would like to emphasize the following five points with a view to enhancing the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“My delegation commends the President for convening today’s timely open video-teleconference of the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The Republic of Korea expresses its deep appreciation to Mrs. Kersti Kaljulaid, President of Estonia, for her participation today. My delegation also thanks Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General, Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Ms. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, member of The Elders, for their enlightening briefings. Over the past 20 years since the inclusion, in 1999, of the protection of civilians as an item on the Security Council’s agenda, we have witnessed steady progress on this very important issue. However, the reality on the ground is still far from ideal.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“Improving the working methods of the Council is an integral part of this endeavour. The Republic of Korea, in close cooperation with the United Nations and fellow Member States, will continue its strong support for the efforts of the Council aimed at better carrying out its guiding mandate of maintaining international peace and security.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“We believe that it should be a process that does not rush to conclusions, considering the sustained impact this pandemic will have on how the Council operates in future. My delegation commends the efforts made by Council members to keep the Council working during the past few months despite not being able to physically meet. We hope that the Council will be able to further strengthen its agility by agreeing on additional ways to improve its working methods under extraordinary circumstances, such as record- keeping, the participation of non-Council members and the formal announcement of meetings. My delegation believes that it is critically important that we continue our efforts towards Security Council reform to ensure that the Council becomes more democratic, effective, representative, transparent and accountable.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“Based on our recent experience serving as Chair of the PBC in 2017 and Vice-Chair in 2018, we are of the view that the PBC plays an important and unique bridging role between the Security Council and other organs of the United Nations. The PBC is also well- positioned to help mobilize a wide range of relevant stakeholders with a view to sustaining peace from a longer-term perspective, encompassing the full peace continuum and providing advice to the Council for its due consideration. The coronavirus disease pandemic has affected the functioning of the Security Council in various ways, and this gives us much food for thought as we collectively S/2020/418 S/2020/418 contemplate ways to improve the Council’s working methods.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“Coordination and joint action among the elected members can be useful tools in overcoming stalemates, fostering the participation of civil society and shining a spotlight on cross-cutting issues. In this regard, we support calls for the fair distribution of work, including penholderships and subsidiary body chairpersonships, among both permanent and elected members. Moreover, we call on the Council to find ways to help improve the preparation of newly elected members that would enable them to hit the ground running upon assuming their seats. Thirdly, we encourage the Council to have more frequent, substantial and systematic engagement with the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC).”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“First, my delegation expresses its concern that exercising or threatening to exercise the veto power is repeatedly causing stalemates within the Security Council. We therefore hope that the Council will be able to engage in more serious discussions to limit the use of the veto. At the intergovernmental negotiation meetings on Security Council reform, we hear increasingly widespread and strong opinions on the need to abolish the right of veto, which has proven to be one of the main obstacles to the Council’s actions and deliberations. At the least, we believe that there should not be any expansion of the right of veto in the future Security Council reform process. Secondly, we support efforts aimed at improving the Council’s working methods so as to allow the permanent and elected members to work on as equal a footing as possible.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“As such, my delegation especially welcomes the holding of today’s open video-teleconference, with the participation of non-Council member countries. We believe that this, in itself, is a testament to the Council’s commitment to continuing to promote transparency and efficiency, while holding itself accountable to the wider membership. We hope that, moving forward, the Council will continue to spare no effort in that regard. In the presidency’s concept note (S/2020/374, annex), Estonia invites Member States to consider concrete proposals on improving transparency and efficiency and on ensuring that the Security Council acts on behalf of the wider United Nations membership. To that end, I now have the honour to highlight the following points.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“My delegation commends the President’s initiative in convening today’s very important open video-teleconference of the Security Council on “Ensuring transparency, efficiency and effectiveness in the work of the Security Council.” My delegation would also like to express its appreciation to Ambassador Inga Rhonda King, Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions, and Karin Landgren, Executive Director of Security Council Report, for their informative briefings today. Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations emphasizes that the Council should act promptly, effectively and on behalf of the wider membership. That is why its working methods are so important and relevant.”
2020-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/418 (2020) · source
“Together, let us energize our efforts in order to make the choices that will propel us forward in the right direction. It is also important to highlight that the youth, peace and security agenda is closely interlinked with the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Republic of Korea notes with appreciation United Nations efforts to expand the critical role of youth in helping to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Republic of Korea strongly supports global efforts to strengthen the youth, peace and security agenda and will continue to play its part, alongside the United Nations and other Member States, to ensure that our world is more peaceful and secure for our future generations.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“My delegation believes that our recent experience in that regard can provide some hope for others, including young people, as the world collectively responds to the unique challenges presented by the pandemic. There are various prospects for the post-coronavirus global order, and it is our own choice what path we elect to take. Will we choose a world that is divisive, exclusive and closed owing to bigotry, stigmatization and demagoguery? Or will we rise to the challenge and consider the possibility of a world that is inclusive, cooperative, peaceful and based on solidarity, tolerance and transparency? This is a critical moment for all peoples and nations, and the choices we make in the construction of the post-coronavirus order will have outsized and long-lasting ramifications on our youth and subsequent generations.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“Youth are undoubtedly among the most vulnerable in the face of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, with its historic economic impact, including unprecedented levels of unemployment. Moreover, COVID-19 has serious implications for young people’s ongoing role in the field of peace and security. The Republic of Korea has been targeting its response on the basis of transparency, openness and accountability to its citizens and is making efforts to mitigate the impact on the most vulnerable. As a result, Korea was able to successfully hold its nationwide legislative elections in the shadow of COVID-19 and saw the highest voter turnout for a general election in 28 years. At this election, the Korean Government S/2020/346 lowered the voting age to 18, thereby expanding the participation of young people in the political process.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“Such efforts include presenting last year’s landmark draft resolution on youth, disarmament and non-proliferation in the First Committee for the first time in history. The Republic of Korea is also proud to be scaling up its engagement with various United Nations Development Programme projects, such as the YouthConnekt initiative in Rwanda, youth volunteers supporting peace and recovery in Darfur and strengthening women’s and youth leadership to accelerate participatory, inclusive and sustainable local governance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as with UNESCO, including youth empowerment through technical and vocational education and training in the Gambia, to name just a few.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“That includes our leadership in the Peacebuilding Commission as the previous Chair and our robust support of the recently released Peacebuilding Fund Strategy 2020-2024, which clearly lays out the Secretary-General’s prioritization of youth empowerment projects. The Republic of Korea has been a proud champion of youth engagement in the field of disarmament. As I emphasized at the 74 Years of Nuclear Disarmament and the Contribution of Youth Beyond 2020 event that my Mission co-hosted with the Office for Disarmament Affairs, youth engagement is meaningful for securing diversity, as well as creating new positive momentum for disarmament discussions that have been polarized and have remained at a standstill for quite some time.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source