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lines on the record: 94
first: 2003-01-14
most recent: 2023-12-19
sittings or episodes: 15
sources: un-security-council

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“If they continue with their reckless and irresponsible military threat in an attempt to infringe upon the sovereignty and security interests of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, its armed forces will never remain an onlooker to it and the provokers will be held entirely responsible for all consequences arising from it. In future, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea will also continue to build up its strategic power to a more advanced level to contain and control any threat from the United States and its followers with immediate, overwhelming and decisive countermeasures. It will also work hand in hand with the righteous international community to establish a new, independent and peaceful international order based on the principles of respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, justice and equality.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“As long as the illegal and unlawful acts and double standards of the United States and its followers are allowed, the Security Council has no moral or legal qualifications to deal with issues pertaining to international peace and security. If the United States and the forces that follow it seek again to divest our State of its sovereignty, clamouring about the implementation of the unlawful and unwarranted sanctions resolutions of the Security Council against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, it will inevitably provoke the just exercise of the right to self-defence of a sovereign State enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. We take this opportunity to send a stern warning once again to the United States and the Republic of Korea.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“Any reasonable person can easily judge that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s counter-measures vis-à-vis the security threats from the United States and the Republic of Korea are an absolutely reasonable, normal and reflective response. Overwhelmed by the high-handedness and arbitrariness of the United States, the Security Council has now been reduced to a mechanism of injustice that openly allows such brigandish logic and double standards as to call into question who did it instead of what was done. The prevailing reality clearly shows that the biggest threat to international peace and security is coming from the Security Council itself.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“The United States and the Republic of Korea have brought in vast aggressive armed forces, including nuclear submarines and strategic nuclear bombers, that are more than enough to reduce the entire territory of our country to ashes, and are conducting provocative nuclear war exercises before us and at all times. If that is not a violation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s security interests, then what is it? Who would surrender to an enemy attacking with a sword? What country would remain indifferent or defenceless in the face of large-scale military exercises waged by an enemy State on its doorstep? A man without a future such as the lame duck President of the United States might remain indifferent to it, but that will never be the case for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which is a dignified sovereign State.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“Certain countries lend their ear only to the one-sided argument of the United States and the Republic of Korea — that they were compelled to strengthen their extended deterrence posture under the pretext of countering so-called nuclear threats from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. That is a typical example of the extreme double standards that undermine the truth. The international community needs to think at least once about the security concerns of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, on the opposite side from the United States and the Republic of Korea.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“It also pushed in nuclear aircraft carrier strike groups in succession, such as the USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan and deployed B-1B and B-52H strategic bombers on more than 20 occasions. The area of the Korean peninsula has literally been turned into a general depot for the strategic nuclear assets of the United States and the most unstable zone in terms of nuclear war danger owing to the deployment of strategic nuclear assets and large-scale joint military exercises conducted incessantly by the United States all year round. That reality clearly shows that the vicious cycle of the aggravated situation in and around the Korean peninsula is attributable to none other than the United States and the Republic of Korea, which have unilaterally heightened the level of military tensions in both rhetoric and action.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“From the beginning to the end of the year, the United States conducted joint military exercises of a clearly aggressive nature one after another with the Republic of Korea, including Ssang Yong, the “combined joint fire annihilation drill”, and Ulchi Freedom Shield. It also issued the Washington declaration, which made it a policy to use nuclear weapons against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and set in motion the so- called Nuclear Consultative Group, the mission of which is to plan, operate and implement a pre-emptive nuclear attack. This year, the United States introduced six nuclear- powered submarines, including the strategic nuclear submarine USS Kentucky, into the area of the Korean peninsula under the guise of enhancing the regular visibility of strategic assets.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“At this juncture and as 2023 draws to a close, the international community needs to seriously reflect upon whether the situation on the Korean peninsula this year would have reached such an extreme phase as it has today if the United States and the Republic of Korea had ceased their acts of military provocation against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, waking themselves from the illusion of an extended deterrence posture. As witnessed by the world, this year is bound to be recorded as the most dangerous year, with the military security landscape on the Korean peninsula and the region plunged into an unprecedentedly serious crisis due to the frenzy of reckless military confrontation.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“Had it not been for the intolerable provocation by the United States and the Republic of Korea — who introduced a nuclear-powered submarine into the region of the Korean peninsula while talking about the end of the regime of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, against the aspirations and desire of the international community to see out this complex and unhappy year in tranquillity — then the representatives of United Nations Member States would not have to sit in this absurd and unwarranted meeting to argue for and against the just exercise of the right to self-defence of a United Nations Member State while wasting precious time that would be better spent on the discussion of substantial issues directly related to the maintenance of international peace and security, such as the mass killing atrocities of Israel, just days before the start of the new year.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“Only 11 days ago, right here in this Chamber (see S/PV.9499), the United States wielded the veto on the draft resolution on a settlement of the Middle East situation (S/2023/970) on the grounds that it failed to mention the right of Israel to self-defence, patronizing and shielding Israel’s crime of the mass killing of civilians as a legitimate exercise of the right to self- defence. Such being the case, it makes a mockery of and shows disregard for the Charter of the United Nations and is the height of tragicomedy in itself, as today the United States picks on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s exercise of the right to self-defence, a warning measure taken to cope with the United States’ military provocation.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“That notwithstanding, the United States and a few countries that are blindly following it have forcibly convened yet another meeting, to be recorded as a shameful one in the history of the United Nations, while illegally and unlawfully taking issue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which exercised the undeniable just and legitimate rights of a sovereign State to self-defence, recognized by international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, and equally conferred upon all United Nations Member States. I strongly denounce and categorically reject the unfair and abnormal practice repeated yet again in the Security Council to deal unjustly with the legitimate exercise of the right to self-defence of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, at the brigandish demand of the United States and its followers.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“The United States and other hostile forces have persistently committed acts constituting a military threat against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea throughout the year. They have become all the more undisguised and extremely dangerous, including as we speak now in December, close to the year’s end. The latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is a warning counter-measure in the face of the grave situation.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9514 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, as Korea joins the Security Council next year, my country is examining a range of ways to fulfil its role as a responsible actor in the international community. We are determined to play a constructive role in facilitating regional and international cooperation in countering transnational organized crime, which is constantly evolving.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As a member of Commission on Narcotic Drugs for the term 2022-2025, the Republic of Korea is also striving to respond to the international drug problem through close cooperation with UNODC, taking into account the link between the manufacturing and trafficking of drugs and transnational organized crime. The Republic of Korea is especially concerned about the illicit transfer of arms in the context of arms embargoes mandated by the Council. In that vein, my delegation would like to highlight the role of the Security Council in combating transnational criminal networks that violate those embargoes, as well as the important work of the committees’ panels of experts in reporting on sanctions implementation.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“With Indonesia’s accession to the Network in 2023, SEAJust has firmly established itself as the major international cooperation network in the Southeast Asia region, comprising all 10 member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. In addition, countries like Australia, the Maldives, the Republic of Korea, the United States, Mongolia and Romania have also joined SEAJust, thus making it an important pillar of the global network based in the Asia-Pacific region. The Republic of Korea believes that SEAJust will enable us to share criminal intelligence, evidence and expertise among practitioners from competent central authorities in charge of international collaboration so that we can ensure the timely prosecution of offenders and full asset recovery for victims.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“To respond to such multidimensional global challenges and the rise of violence and organized crime, a comprehensive approach is required, one that addresses the root causes or their multipliers, including marginalization and exclusion. In order to promptly counter growing transnational crimes, it is critical that we use cooperation networks effectively. To that end, starting in 2021, the Republic of Korea has been supporting the programme for the Enhancement of Crime Response Capacity and Cooperation among Southeast Asian Countries programme through contributions to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The South East Asia Justice Network, or SEAJust for short, is an important part of that programme, which was established to enhance informal communication between central authorities.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking the presidency of Ecuador for convening this important meeting. The Global Organized Crimes Index 2023 reveals the continuing rise of organized crime globally, with 83 per cent of the world’s population living in conditions of high criminality. As all manner of exchanges across countries has increased, it has led to a subsequent rise in cross-border crimes, including trafficking in persons, drugs and firearms, as well as international terrorism and corruption. Indeed, transnational organized crime is a serious threat — not only to the safety, property and lives of our citizens, but ultimately to international peace and security. During the past 15 years, the Security Council has held several meetings and adopted key outcomes focusing on the various challenges posed by transnational organized crime.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We believe that sustainable peace in the region can only be achieved through sincere negotiations based on the two-State solution, with security and dignity for both Israel and Palestine.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We highly appreciate all diplomatic efforts by major players in the region, including Egypt and the United States, to facilitate rapid, safe and unimpeded access for humanitarian relief. Unfortunately, the entire area is increasingly vulnerable, and we are now facing a high risk of serious spillover to other parts of the region. The level of tensions in the West Bank is steadily growing, and ongoing exchanges of fire across the Blue Line in southern Lebanon is very worrisome. The international community must use all possible means at its disposal to prevent further exacerbation of the current situation. Protecting civilians and preventing spillover must serve as our guiding priorities at this fragile moment. At the same time, to break the cycle of violence, we also have to renew our efforts to revive the political process.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“All civilian lives matter, and all civilians must be protected under international humanitarian law. Therefore, all parties must abide by the rules under international humanitarian law, and the protection of civilians is the core pillar in that regard. Rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian aid is also essential for the survival of the civilian population and must be guaranteed under international humanitarian law. Humanitarian workers and medical personnel must also be protected. In that regard, we welcome the Secretary-General’s announcement on 21 October of the initial provision of humanitarian supplies to civilians in Gaza through the Rafah crossing, with additional deliveries of supplies on 22 and 23 October. We hope that enough humanitarian supplies can be constantly delivered to those in need.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The current situation in Israel and Gaza, initiated by the heinous terrorist attacks by Hamas on 7 October, is extremely alarming. We strongly condemn the abhorrent and indiscriminate Hamas terrorist attacks 17 days ago. Those attacks by Hamas cannot be justified under any circumstances. The Republic of Korea urges for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. We are facing the most dangerous moment of the past five decades in the region. Until now, more than 6,000 people, mostly civilians, have died in Israel and Gaza. The number of casualties is rapidly increasing. Innocent civilians are losing their lives. Those alive are suffering from acute shortages of necessities, including water, food and medical supplies. United Nations staff members, health workers and journalists are not safe in the current situation.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, my Government decided to increase our support to the Agency’s programme budget this year and will continue its support going forward. In addition, my Government has recently decided to provide additional humanitarian assistance this year to those vulnerable in Palestine and Palestinian refugees in the region through UNRWA, as well as the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Korea hopes that this support can help improve the humanitarian conditions in the region and alleviate the suffering of the Palestine refugees and vulnerable population.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Republic of Korea reiterates its firm commitment to contributing to international efforts to establish permanent peace in the region. My delegation firmly believes that there is no alternative to a two- State solution in which Israelis and Palestinians live side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders consistent with international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions. I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm my Government’s unwavering commitment to supporting international initiatives to address the humanitarian and development needs of the Palestinian people. The ongoing financial hardship facing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is worrisome.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“My delegation strongly urges all parties to take concrete steps to lower tensions and create an environment conducive to dialogue to advance the peace process. We hope to see the continued engagement pledged in the joint communiqués in Aqaba and Sharm El-Sheikh last spring. In that connection, my Government expresses its deep concern about the Israeli Government’s recent plan to expand settlement homes in the West Bank and to amend settlement approval procedures, which could expedite their expansion. We urge the Israeli Government to reverse its policies of settlement activities, demolitions and evictions since these constitute clear violations of international laws and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would first like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing today. The Republic Korea is deeply concerned about the security situation in Israel and Palestine, which has been deteriorating since early this year. It is particularly alarming that the recent clashes in the West Bank city of Jenin led to numerous casualties, followed by the terror attack on 20 June that killed 4 Israelis and rampages against Palestinians on the same day. My delegation strongly condemns all violence against civilians and reaffirms that there can be no justification for terror attacks. Continued violence in the region will only exacerbate mistrust and further undermine a peaceful resolution to the conflict. We call upon all parties to exert the utmost restraint in the light of the current volatile situation on the ground.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“My Government has proudly provided $5 million in humanitarian assistance to people, focusing on children in Bor, South Sudan, through UNICEF and in close cooperation with the civil-military cooperation activities of our engineering units in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, which could serve as a good practice. As an elected member of the Security Council for the term 2024 to 2025, the Republic of Korea reaffirms its commitment to working with the United Nations, as well as with all Member States, with a view towards better protecting children from the scourge of armed conflict.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“In addition, we need to reinforce capacities on the ground, including by ensuring sufficient human and financial resources for the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism, while preserving its independence, impartiality and credibility. This year, the Secretary- General added Haiti and the Niger to the list of situations of concern. The situation of children in those regions, as in all countries mentioned in the report, must receive the necessary attention from the Security Council, as well as from the international community. In that context, the Republic of Korea strongly supports United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions in facilitating a protective environment for all children affected by armed conflict.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“Children must not be deprived of their access to education, even in conflict- affected settings, as it is crucial to building resilience in societies and achieving sustainable peace, as well as sustainable development. In order to prevent those grave violations and to better protect children in conflict-affected areas, we need to fully utilize the relevant legal and operational tools that we have already developed. In that connection, all parties to conflict must comply with international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The Republic of Korea also reiterates its full support for the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols on the involvement of children in armed conflict.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“It is even more appalling that the report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/363) reveals that Government forces were the main perpetrators in the killing and maiming of children, attacks on schools and hospitals and the denial of humanitarian access. In that regard, my delegation takes note of the new listing decisions pertaining to the situation in Ukraine, as well as the additional incidents of violence added to the listing of the Myanmar armed forces, with concerns about the situation of children in the region. My delegation is particularly concerned by the increasing number of attacks on schools, which continue to constitute a blatant infringement on children’s right to education.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“I would like to express my delegation’s support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mrs. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, and her Office. My appreciation also goes to the United Kingdom for convening today’s important meeting and to the briefers for their contributions. The Republic of Korea aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict. I would now like to deliver the following statement in our national capacity. The Republic of Korea remains deeply concerned about the disturbingly high number of grave violations against children around the world.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“We urge the Israeli Government to reverse its settlement activities, demolitions and evictions since they constitute clear violations of international laws and relevant Security Council resolutions. We also remain concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as conflict intensifies. The Republic of Korea expresses its strong support for ongoing efforts by the international community to meet the humanitarian and development needs of the Palestinian people. In that regard, my Government decided to increase our support to the program budget of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). We will continue to support UNRWA and its activities going forward.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Republic of Korea supports all diplomatic efforts by the international community to establish lasting peace in the region and reaffirms its driving commitment to continue its constructive role to that end. My delegation reiterates its firm belief that there is no alternative to a two-State solution wherein Israelis and Palestinians live side by side in peace and security within internationally recognized borders, as enshrined in the relevant Security Council resolutions. The Republic of Korea is deeply concerned with the Israeli Government’s decisions to expand its settlements in the West Bank this year, which would significantly undermine the efforts to establish permanent peace between Israel and Palestine based on a two-State solution.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In addition, violence against civilians cannot be justified under any circumstances. We take this opportunity to condemn all terrorist attacks in the strongest terms. My Government strongly encourages all relevant parties to maintain crucial momentum for engagement. In that regard, my delegation commends the recent meetings among the five parties, including Palestine, Israel, Egypt, Jordan and the United States, in attempts to de-escalate tensions on the ground. We express support for efforts by international parties, including the joint communiqués issued at Aqaba in Jordan and Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt in February and March, respectively, and hope that it can lead to more concrete steps in both establishing and maintaining much- needed stability in the region.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his timely briefing. I also reaffirm my Government’s full support for his ongoing efforts and dedication to bringing peace to the region. The Republic of Korea is deeply concerned about the escalation and sustained violence in Palestine since early this year. It is particularly worrisome that acts of violence and clashes led to a number of civilian casualties in the region during Ramadan and Passover this month. That vicious cycle of violence will undermine the foundation for a political solution. My Government reaffirms its position that the status quo of holy sites in Jerusalem must be respected and all relevant parties should undertake every effort to prevent a further deterioration of the situation in the area.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“There is a reason that humanitarian elements, development and peace are a nexus. They are inherently intertwined, and each pillar cannot be advanced without the other amid the complex and interconnected challenges in the region. The Republic of Korea renews its commitment to actively joining international efforts to enhance development and sustain peace in Africa.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Korea will continue to work alongside the African Union to support regional programmes in that regard. Lastly, the efforts I mentioned simply cannot bear fruit without adequate, predictable and sustained financing. That is why we need to advance all options, including the use of assessed contributions, to finance the Peacebuilding Fund, as well as AU-led peace support operations authorized by the Security Council. The Republic of Korea has been a consistent contributor to the PBF since 2006, with this year’s contributions culminating in $4.3 million. We have also proudly contributed more than $17 million to the African Union’s peace and security activities, including $1.2 million to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia this year to narrow the financing gap it is facing.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As a long-standing member of the PBC, Korea is delighted about the increased coordination between the PBC and the Security Council, and we stand ready to support such interaction. Secondly, my delegation would like to highlight the importance of an inclusive approach as an enabler of peace and development. Indeed, the diverse and unique voices from each and every corner of our society, including women, young people, other marginalized populations and civil society, will inevitably contribute to, strengthen and enrich the path towards, sustainable peace and development. The empowerment of women and young people is one of the priority areas of cooperation between Korea and Africa stipulated in the Korea–Africa Framework of Cooperation 2022–2026.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Rather, it is more important to lay foundations that will lead to consolidating peace and fostering sustainable development. Against that backdrop, I would like to focus on the following three aspects. First, there should be a greater focus on building resilient institutions and strengthening governance, which underpin the peacebuilding framework. Security sector reform is one of the critical measures to strengthen and consolidate peace in post-conflict situations. Transitional justice initiatives that address accountability are also essential to bringing together communities affected by conflict in order to take a step forward towards sustaining peace. In that regard, the crucial role of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) cannot be overemphasized.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would first like to commend you, Mr. President, for having convened this timely and important debate. Let me also thank the briefers for their insightful remarks this morning. The Silencing the Guns initiative of the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 aspires to end all wars, conflict and gender-based violence. In 2020, the African Union extended that initiative until 2030 as a result of the coronavirus disease pandemic, but the current global geopolitical context, together with the food and energy insecurity, as well as emerging challenges, such as the climate crisis, seem to have exacerbated the already dire situation in the region. For Africa to truly achieve the aspirations set out in the initiative, simply ending war and conflict will not be enough.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“My delegation also expresses serious concern at the rising number of civilian casualties over the past year. We condemn all terrorist attacks in the strongest terms and reiterate that any violence against civilians can in no way be justified. We furthermore remain concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip due to chronic political instability, as well as the recent hike in commodity and energy prices. The Republic of Korea expresses its strong support for the ongoing efforts of the international community to meet the humanitarian and development needs of the Palestinian people and reaffirms its continued humanitarian support. The meeting rose at 5 p.m.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Against that backdrop, my delegation believes that measures that undermine relevant parties’ efforts to create an environment in which to resume peace talks should be reversed. My delegation also takes this opportunity to reiterate its position that the status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem must be respected. We call upon all sides to exercise restraint and refrain from any actions that would erode the likelihood of a two-State solution. My delegation is deeply concerned about Israeli’s ongoing settlement expansion, demolitions and evictions in the occupied West Bank, in violation of relevant Security Council resolutions and international law. Such actions will not help address the root causes of the conflict but will only exacerbate tensions and undermine the foundation for a political solution.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would first like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his briefing. At the outset, the Republic of Korea expresses deep concern about the recent rising tensions around the holy sites in Jerusalem, as well as the Israeli Government’s recent decision to take several measures against Palestine in response to General Assembly resolution 77/247, which requests the International Court of Justice to render an advisory opinion relating to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory. Notwithstanding my delegation’s position to abstain in the voting on that resolution, such measures are not conducive to a two-State solution, in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions, international law and bilateral agreements, which Korea continues to support.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Today's open discussion on children and armed conflict should make a substantive contribution to the deliberations of the Security Council, as did the most recent open debate on that subject. The Republic of Korea looks forward to a new draft resolution that will move that most critical process forward.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“If we are to effectively address the complex issue of children in armed conflicts, ending Violations, carrying out recovery and reintegration processes and protecting children over the long term require the full cooperation of all relevant bodies, including the Security Council; the Office of the Secretary-General; peacekeeping operations; political missions; the Peacebuilding Commission; humanitarian agencies such as UNICEF, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and non- governmental organizations; and development actors. That is especially true at the field level; community- based programmes and the participation and contributions of non-governmental organizations are critical.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Above all, each national Government should take ultimate responsibility for protecting its own children. In that connection, technical and financial assistance should be provided for capacity-building, and Governments should cooperate fully with the Security Council in preparing and implementing action plans, including by establishing an effective and transparent justice mechanism. Finally, my delegation would like to discuss the development approach, as emphasized in the concept paper. We fully agree that the international community needs a broader strategy for the protection of children from the perspective of both prevention and development.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The role of the Working Group could be further strengthened if it addressed concrete measures, such as the recommendation of targeted measures to the Security Council, in addition to monitoring their implementation. Important new actors are emerging in the area of addressing the issue of children in armed conflict. Peacekeeping operations and political missions - particularly their child protection advisers - are included on the list. My delegation believes that their role is very important not only for the full implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism, but also for the effective prevention of Violations and for more comprehensive protection of children. In that regard, the Security Council and the Secretary-General should send a strong message to the head of each mission to provide solid leadership.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We anticipate that a result will appear soon in the form of a new resolution. Ending impunity is a critical element in addressing any kind of Violations. Impunity for parties to an armed conflict, as well as for individual perpetrators, should be ended. In order to do so, the Security Council must refer systematic and persistent Violators of children to the International Criminal Court, while paying full attention to the development of national justice mechanisms. Effective implementation of resolution 1612 (2005) is also part of the critical work being done by the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and of the consideration of the Security Council itself.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Unless the international community - specifically, the Security Council, which is the only body capable of taking forceful measures - responds with strong determination to end such Violations, the situation cannot be improved. In that regard, the adoption of Security Council resolution 1820 (2008) on women and peace and security, and sexual Violence in situations of armed conflict, is a very positive development. The scope of the monitoring and reporting mechanism of resolution 1612 (2005) should be expanded to include sexual violence as a trigger for listing a party in the Secretary-General's annexes. That is why many delegations welcomed the adoption of last February's presidential statement, which demonstrated the Security Council's readiness to review the relevant provisions of resolution 1612 (2005).”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It also expressed concern about the widespread and systematic use of rape and other forms of sexual Violence against children - in particular girls - during situations of armed conflict. The prevalence of sexual violence in armed conflict has become horrible. The Secretary-General's report highlighted the fact that girls, and sometimes boys, have been targeted with various forms of sexual and gender-based violence, including rape, during armed conflicts. Alarmingly, close to 60 per cent of the Victims of sexual Violence are children in various areas of armed conflict, and sexual Violence - in particular rape - has been deliberately used for political and military purposes in some conflict areas.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the outset, let me express my appreciation for the work of the Security Council and its Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict to end violations against children in armed conflicts. My delegation would also like to commend the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict for her dedication to the alleviation and ultimate resolution of the plight of children in armed conflict. A statement by the President of the Security Council adopted in February this year (S/PRST/2008/6) underlined the importance of the full, safe and unhindered access of humanitarian personnel and goods and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to all children affected by armed conflict.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source