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Paik Ji-Ah

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2013-12-11

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2015-07-30

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1. “The Republic of Korea is deeply concerned over the continuing tensions in eastern Ukraine. Despite the agreement reached in Geneva on 17 April, the situation in Ukraine is showing no signs of abating. We are troubled in particular by the continuing violence and aggressive provocations by illegal armed groups, including the seizure of key public buildings and the recent assassination attempt against the Mayor of the eastern city of Kharkiv. All provocative actions and hostile rhetoric aimed at destabilizing Ukraine must cease immediately. As agreed in the Geneva statement, all illegal armed groups must be disarmed and all illegally seized key public buildings vacated.”

   2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7165 (2014) · source

2. “Ukraine's future must be steered solely by the will and aspirations of Ukrainians themselves without intervention or influence by outside forces.”

   2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7157 (2014) · source

3. “With the important election scheduled in May, we call on the Ukrainian Government to lead an inclusive political process that reflects the region's diversity and ensures the protection of all ethnic and linguistic minorities. That is esential for any sustainable solution to the crisis. Before concluding, we stress that a solution to the crisis can be found only by exploring all diplomatic efforts, especially bilateral dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. In that regard, we welcome the forthcoming Geneva meeting among Ukraine, Russia, the United States and the European Union and encourage all concerned parties to continue such efforts to seek a peaceful political solution. We once again reaffirm our full supprt for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of its internationally recognized borders.”

   2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7157 (2014) · source

4. “In Crimea, the referendum was marred by a significant increase in propaganda and incitement to hatred and violence. We are especially concerned that such distorted narratives and restriction of media freedom are also being exploited in eastern Ukraine to further exacerbate the tense and vulnerable situation. We are closely monitoring unfolding events in eastern Ukraine and are alarmed by the violent seizure of key public buildings by armed individuals. Such instances point to a serious deterioration in the situation. We condemn any use of force in seeking a change is status. Any further incitement to hostility and provocative actions aimed at destabilizing Ukraine must stop.”

   2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7157 (2014) · source

5. “I thank Assistant Secretary-General Ivan Simonovie for his briefing. We take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine. We are confident that such independent and credible international mechanisms can contribute to the de-escalation of tensions on the ground. We hope that the United Nations monitoring mission, in close cooperation with the special monitoring mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, will continue to play a constructive role in that process. The recent report of the United Nations monitoring mission raises a number of human rights concerns in Ukraine. There have been credible allegations of harassment, arbitrary arrests and torture, targeting journalists and activists.”

   2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7157 (2014) · source

6. “We support the Secretary-General regularly reviewing and reporting on his strategic assessment to the Council as the Council seeks the most appropriate course of action in the years ahead. We hope that the Haitian people and their leadership will take all of those challenges more proactively, in close cooperation with international partners. The Republic of Korea extends its full support to Special Representative Honore and MINUSTAH in assisting Haiti's stabilization and capacity-building in this consolidation process.”

   2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

7. “In that context, we welcome the continued professionalization of the Haitian National Police and hope that that impetus can spread to other equally important institutions ensuring the rule of law in Haitian society. MINUSTAH, the United Nations Development Programme and other partners need to continuously seek greater synergy to assist the Haitian Government in its capacity-building efforts through effective coordination. Lastly, on the reconfiguration of MINUSTAH, we appreciate the Secretary-General's forward-looking approach to reconfiguring MINUSTAH beyond 2016. The five options presented in the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/162) provide a good basis for the Security Council possible alternatives given the evolving situation.”

   2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

8. “The political leadership in Haiti should step up preparations for the long-delayed elections while providing a level playing field for all participants. Addressing the socioeconomic grievances of citizens should be a top priority for the Haitian Government. In that regard, we commend the supporting role played by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and international partners. Secondly, with regard to institution-building, we would like to stress that the establishment of national institutions should be accompanied by strong political will, otherwise their legitimacy and effectiveness, which constitute a solid basis for national unity and the credibility of authorities, cannot be ensured. Political consensus on that aspect is another indispensable ingredient for the success of the upcoming elections.”

   2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

9. “I would like to thank Special Representative Sandra Honore for her briefing. During last week's discussion on post-conflict peacebuilding (see S/PV.7143), we deliberated on some core elements that also apply to today's debate. Today I would like to make three points, focusing on mutual responsibility among all parties concerned. This factor will be all the more important in consolidating the achievements made to date and expediting the remaining process. First, with regard to the political process, the recent agreement signed by all political stakeholders to hold combined elections this year is encouraging. The growing impatience among the population must be addressed without further delay.”

   2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

10. “In addition to the financial contribution to the Peacebuilding Fund and the United Nations Civilian Capacities Initiative, the Republic of Korea will continue to explore ways to provide value-added contributions under our shared vision.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

11. “Fourthly, the Secretary-General's seven-point action plan on gender-responsive peacebuilding should be strenuously maintained. Women are too often victimized in conflict areas, and their role is still regarded as secondary, not only in peacebuilding but in the general process of development. The role of women could be maximized if and when Governments and the international community continue to systematically empower women. We long for the day when women will no longer need quotas to fulfil their full potential, as witnessed in many countries across the globe. Lastly, we would like to briefly mention the Republic of Korea's participation in efforts aimed at the peacebuilding process.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

12. “In order to create synergy, both bodies should be interdependent, not just out of principle but based on mutual needs. Both sides need to make more efforts. The PBC and its country-specific configurations should be able to provide value-added consultations to the Security Council, while the latter could be more engaged and provide enhanced feedback. For a response tailored to meet each country's unique historical and social challenges, the Council needs to take better advantage of country-specific configurations. In particular, we hope that the PBC configuration for the Central African Republic, under the new leadership of Morocco, will strengthen cooperation with the United Nations field-based mission, beginning with the preparation process, taking into consideration the possible dispatch of Blue Helmets.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

13. “We believe that scarce resources can be better utilized through effective coordination among the relevant organizations operating in the same areas. Similar tasks performed by each organization need to be streamlined and rearranged according to their respective comparative advantages under the "delivering as one" perspective. The role of the United Nations Development Programme can be strengthened in terms of the division of labour in relation to political and peacekeeping missions. The coordination efforts between the United Nations and the World Bank for the security and development of the Great Lakes region and the Sahel are commendable examples. Thirdly, interactive cooperation between the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Security Council has yet to reach its full potential.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

14. “Empirical evidence shows that if a Government fails to address social grievances, the international community loses confidence and becomes reluctant to translate their development partnership into action, which is crucial to take on the root causes of conflicts. Social cohesion through reconciliation should be the basis for early stabilization as well as for long-term prosperity. In that context, we would like to underline that women can play an important role in ensuring social cohesion and political legitimacy. Secondly, delays in institution-building threaten the credibility of newly established authorities in post- conflict situations, as illustrated by the case of the Central African Republic. Providing basic services is critical to achieve stability and to discourage people from taking the law into their own hands.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

15. “We hope that today's discussion can be another step forward towards the solidification of our shared strategy for peacebuilding in which the role of women is sufficiently taken into consideration. As today's briefers stressed, the success of peacebuilding depends on the implementation of key priorities, such as inclusivity, institution-building, sustainable support and mutual accountability, with a horizontal focus on gender mainstreaming. Today I would like to address the challenges we face and ways to overcome those impediments to achieve progress in peacebuilding. First, we have seen that it is often difficult to incorporate inclusivity into local political culture. Winner-take-all politics and the alienation of minorities undermine hard-won yet still fragile stability and even lead to relapses into conflict.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

16. “I thank you, Madam President, for having organized today's meeting. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson for his comprehensive briefing. I also thank Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota and Administrator Helen Clark, who provided value-added insights from the Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations Development Programme, respectively. The issue of post-conflict peacebuilding is multifaceted and covers a wide range of interconnected values that the United Nations has pursued. If it were not for the effective condition of the entire United Nations system and beyond, the task of peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict would remain difficult.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

17. “In conclusion, in facing the final year of transition, the sustained support of the international community remains essential for the improvement of predictability and confidence in Afghanistan. We appreciate UNAMA's contribution to stability and development in Afghanistan and fully support resolution 2145 (2014), on the extension of its mandate.”

    2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source

18. “Thirdly, as noted at the special meeting of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board in Kabul in January, the Afghan Government should continue to implement the key commitments of the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework. In particular, the Government needs to reinforce its efforts to tackle corruption and the illicit economy. We also urge the Afghan Government to make additional efforts in partnership with the United Nations for the protection of women and children. The law on the elimination of violence against women should be fully implemented to end impunity for violence against women. It is also necessary to support the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission in assuming its full functions.”

    2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source

19. “Secondly, with regard to the security situation, while we welcome the ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of the Afghan National Security Forces and police, the growing number of security incidents demonstrates that grave security challenges remain. In particular, we strongly condemn indiscriminate attacks on civilians and humanitarian personnel. We reiterate that all parties must take every feasible step to comply with their obligations under international law. The ongoing support of the international community in strengthening Afghan security capacity and enhancing cross-border cooperation are crucial to the improvement of the overall security situation.”

    2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source

20. “In that vein, I would like to touch upon three main areas where more effort is required to facilitate a peaceful transition and lasting development in Afghanistan. First, the presidential and provincial council elections scheduled for 5 April will be a significant milestone in Afghanistan's political transition. We welcome the electoral preparations made by the Afghan Government, including the mobilization of observers for the presidential elections and the security assessment of polling centres. Given the growing attacks from a number of groups, including the Taliban, security for electoral personnel and voters must be ensured. It is also important that any incitement to defamation and violence not be tolerated, with a view to safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.”

    2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source

21. “I thank Special Representative Jan Kubis for his informative briefing. I appreciate the dedication he has shown in implementing his mandate and commend the continued resilience of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I also thank Ambassador Tanin for his remarks. My delegation would like to take this opportunity to express our deep condolences for the loss of United Nations and other international staff members in the attack on a restaurant in Kabul in January. Afghanistan has achieved considerable progress in its political, security and economic transition over the past decade. The final year of transition is critical in making that progress sustainable and irreversible.”

    2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source

22. “The Republic of Korea remains deeply concerned over the situation in Ukraine, particularly the escalation of tensions in the Crimean region. Given the tense situation, we call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and surmount the crisis through dialogue. It is vital that the unity, independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine be fully respected in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. The Republic of Korea hopes that the situation in Ukraine will be settled in a peaceful manner. In that vein, we support the mediation efforts of the international community, particularly those of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. We hope that the Deputy Secretary-General's visit to Ukraine will help to explore all possible responses to the situation.”

    2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

23. “The Council must also redouble its efforts to expand interaction and dialogue with the ICC with a view to further improving such cooperation. We have taken note that the Prosecutor has called upon the Security Council to ensure compliance with the Council's resolutions by the Sudan and other Governments concerned with regard to the four suspects at large. The Council needs to consider what support it can provide to the ICC in that regard. At the same time, the Council, in close interaction with the ICC, should continue to closely monitor the Darfur situation. My delegation stands ready to work with other Council members and the ICC.”

    2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source

24. “In order to achieve stability in the Darfur region, all such allegations need to be thoroughly investigated and all of those responsible for such crimes should be held accountable. My delegation encourages the Prosecutor to keep up her investigating efforts until justice is delivered to the victims of such serious crimes. On the issue of non-cooperation, there should be no doubt that the ICC requires the full cooperation of States parties in fulfilling its mandate. In cases that have been referred to it by the Security Council, the ICC also needs the Council's robust support. My delegation would therefore like to stress that it is incumbent upon the Sudan to cooperate fully with the ICC, in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005).”

    2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source

25. “My delegation shares the serious concern of the Prosecutor regarding those allegations, including alleged aerial and ground attacks affecting civilians and alleged crimes against human rights activists and humanitarian aid workers. The allegations that the Sudanese Government is allowing militias to loot and pillage with complete impunity and its security organs to interfere in the work of aid workers are points of particular concern. In addition, the investigation into disturbing reports of sexual and gender-based violence should be made a priority, as the alleged victims are the most vulnerable and also make up the fundamental threads of that region's fragile social fabric.”

    2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source

26. “Under those circumstances, it is commendable that the ICC has made progress in its judicial activities, especially the preparations for the trial of Mr. Abdallah Banda. My delegation hopes that the trial will go forward as scheduled, and that it will mark another milestone in the Sudan situation. The efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor to garner international support to execute outstanding arrest warrants are also appreciated. Although it is regrettable that the warrants have not yet been fully executed, the efforts ofthe ICC to urge the State parties concerned to cooperate with it deserve due recognition. Meanwhile, new allegations are being reported in the region.”

    2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source

27. “I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for her briefing on recent developments in the Darfur situation. As the Prosecutor has explained in detail, the overall situation in Darfur has shown little improvement since her briefing in June (see S/PV.6974). Intertribal and intercommunal clashes still continue and hinder peacekeeping operations and humanitarian aid workers. The lack of cooperation among the parties concerned and of capabilities and political will on the part of the Sudanese Government remain major obstacles to the effective functioning of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ensuing delay in delivering justice to the fullest extent in that part of the region continues to take its toll on innocent people.”

    2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source