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ISO: KOR UN member since 1991
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Mr. Hwang S/PV.9418 Sept. 14, 2023

Let me begin by expressing my delegation’s heartfelt condolences to the peoples and Governments of Libya and Morocco. The topic of today’s open debate is particularly relevant, as we are now witnessing humanitarian needs rising virtually everywhere, stemming mainly from conflicts and natural disast…

Mr. Hwang A/78/PV.3 Sept. 11, 2023

First of all, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Morocco in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. The Republic of Korea stands with them at this difficult time. The Republic of Korea welcomes this opportunity for the General Assembly to debate …

Mr. Cho S/PV.9410 Sept. 5, 2023

Let me begin by commending your determined efforts, Mr. President, in organizing this important annual debate. The Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions also introduced its first-ever annual report (see S/2022/1032) and monitoring mechanism to track the implementatio…

I would like to begin by thanking the United States presidency of the Security Council for convening today’s important meeting, as well as the Council members who supported the meeting. My gratitude also goes to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk, and the United Nati…

Let me begin by thanking the President of the General Assembly for convening today’s debate on a veto that was cast by a permanent member during the meeting of the Security Council on 11 July under the agenda item “The situation in the Middle East” (see S/PV.9371). The Republic of Korea deeply depl…

My delegation has requested to speak in exercise of the right of reply in order to respond to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s absurd remarks. My delegation regrets that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has addressed the situation on the Korean peninsula in an inappropriate foru…

Mr. Hwang A/77/PV.89 July 18, 2023

It has been well over a year since Russia’s illegal armed invasion of Ukraine began, and we are all haunted by the spectre of a war of attrition. The casualties keep mounting, while the war’s impact ripples through the rest of the world. Just last week, President Yoon Suk Yeol visited Ukraine and me…

I would like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting of the Security Council. My gratitude also goes to Assistant Secretary- General Khiari for his briefing. The Republic of Korea condemns in the strongest possible terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Kore…

Mr. Moon A/77/PV.83 June 26, 2023

Ever since the responsibility to protect (R2P) was included in the annual agenda of the General Assembly, this debate has played a key role in reminding us of the responsibility of States and the international community, as well as in strengthening the common understanding of the importance of concr…

Mr. Kim A/77/PV.82 June 23, 2023

At the outset, my delegation welcomes the adoption of resolution 77/298, on the eighth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the co-facilitators, Ambassador Robert Rae of Canada and Ambassador Tarek Ladeb of Tunisia, as…

Mr. Hwang S/PV.9336 June 2, 2023

I would like to begin by thanking you, Madam President, for convening today’s important meeting of the Security Council. My gratitude also goes to Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. The Republic of Korea condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the launch by the Democratic People’s Republic o…

Mr. Choi A/77/PV.72 May 18, 2023

I am here today to share with the Assembly how the Republic of Korea will implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 for the remaining seven years until 2030. First, we shall strengthen our efforts to scientifically forecast and manage new disasters emerging from climate c…

Mr. Hwang A/77/PV.70 May 16, 2023

The Republic of Korea welcomes today’s debate on establishing a zone of peace, trust and cooperation in Central Asia and congratulates its good friends Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan on the adoption of resolution 76/299. It is highly commendable that Central Asian co…

Mr. Kim A/77/PV.68 April 26, 2023

Allow me to begin by thanking you the President for convening today’s debate on the first anniversary of the adoption of landmark resolution 76/262, on the use of the veto, which the Republic of Korea proudly co-sponsored. As enshrined in Article 24, paragraph 1, of the Charter of the United Nations…

Mr. Hwang S/PV.9305 April 17, 2023

I would like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening today’s important meeting of the Security Council. My gratitude also goes to Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. The Republic of Korea condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the repeated ballistic missile launc…

Mr. Moon A/77/PV.64 March 29, 2023

First of all, the Republic of Korea appreciates the work done by Vanuatu and the core group. We welcome today’s consensus adoption of resolution 77/276, which requests the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change, in which we are pleased to have participated as a sponsor. …

Mr. Hwang S/PV.9287 March 20, 2023

I would like to begin by thanking the President for convening today’s important meeting. My gratitude also goes to Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his briefing. The Republic of Korea condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the continued ballistic-missile launches by the Democratic People’s…

Mr. Cho A/77/PV.59 Feb. 20, 2023

At the outset, allow us to express the Republic of Korea’s full support for our collective efforts towards Africa’s development. We therefore support the overall concept behind the timely and important resolution 77/270. However, our delegation cannot help but disassociate itself from paragraph 17 …

Mr. Hwang S/PV.9264 Feb. 20, 2023

I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s urgent meeting of the Security Council. My gratitude also goes to Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. The Republic of Korea condemns, in the strongest terms, the continued ballistic missile launches of the Democratic…

Mr. Hwang S/PV.9260 Feb. 14, 2023

My delegation thanks the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and the other briefers. The Republic of Korea aligns itself with the joint statement to be delivered by the representative of Nauru on behalf of the Group of Friends on Climate and Security. The nexus between climate…

General Debate browse all sessions ↗

Session Date Speaker Source
79 Sept. 27, 2024 Mr. Tae-Yul Cho UNDL ↗ A/79/PV.14
78 Sept. 20, 2023 Mr. Suk Yeol Yoon UNDL ↗ A/78/PV.6
77 Sept. 20, 2022 Mr. Suk Yeol Yoon UNDL ↗ A/77/PV.4
76 Sept. 21, 2021 Mr. Jae-in Moon UNDL ↗ A/76/PV.3
75 Sept. 22, 2020 Mr. Jae-in Moon UNDL ↗ A/75/PV.4
75 Sept. 22, 2020 Mr. Hyun Cho UNDL ↗ A/75/PV.4
74 Sept. 24, 2019 Mr. Jae-in Moon UNDL ↗ A/74/PV.3
73 Sept. 26, 2018 Mr. Jae-in Moon UNDL ↗ A/73/PV.8
72 Sept. 21, 2017 Mr. Jae-in Moon UNDL ↗ A/72/PV.11
71 Sept. 22, 2016 Mr. Byung-se Yun UNDL ↗ A/71/PV.16
70 Sept. 28, 2015 Ms. Geun-Hye Park UNDL ↗ A/70/PV.13
69 Sept. 24, 2014 Ms. Geun-Hye Park UNDL ↗ A/69/PV.6
68 Sept. 27, 2013 Mr. Byung-se Yun UNDL ↗ A/68/PV.15
67 Sept. 28, 2012 Mr. Sung-hwan Kim UNDL ↗ A/67/PV.16
66 Sept. 21, 2011 Mr. Myung-bak Lee UNDL ↗ A/66/PV.11
65 Sept. 25, 2010 Mr. Kak-soo Shin UNDL ↗ A/65/PV.17
65 Sept. 29, 2010 Mr. Moon-hwan Kim UNDL ↗ A/65/PV.24
64 Sept. 23, 2009 Mr. Myung-bak Lee UNDL ↗ A/64/PV.3
63 Sept. 25, 2008 Mr. Seung Soo Han UNDL ↗ A/63/PV.10
62 Sept. 28, 2007 Mr. Min-soon Song UNDL ↗ A/62/PV.11
61 Sept. 21, 2006 Mr. Ki-moon, 1944- Ban UNDL ↗ A/61/PV.15
60 Sept. 18, 2005 Mr. Ki-moon, 1944- Ban UNDL ↗ A/60/PV.12
59 Sept. 24, 2004 Mr. Ki-moon, 1944- Ban UNDL ↗ A/59/PV.9
58 Sept. 25, 2003 Mr. Young-Kwan Yoon UNDL ↗ A/58/PV.12
57 Sept. 13, 2002 Mr. Sung-hong Choi UNDL ↗ A/57/PV.5
56 Nov. 10, 2001 Mr. Han-dong Lee UNDL ↗ A/56/PV.44
55 Sept. 19, 2000 Mr. Joung-binn Lee UNDL ↗ A/55/PV.22
54 Sept. 30, 1999 Mr. Soon-young Hong UNDL ↗ A/54/PV.18
53 Sept. 25, 1998 Mr. Soon-young Hong UNDL ↗ A/53/PV.15
52 Sept. 29, 1997 Mr. Chong-Ha Yoo UNDL ↗ A/52/PV.15
51 Sept. 27, 1996 Mr. Ro-Myung Gong UNDL ↗
50 Sept. 28, 1995 Mr. Ro-Myung Gong UNDL ↗ A/50/PV.10
49 Oct. 3, 1994 Mr. Sung-Joo Han UNDL ↗
48 Sept. 29, 1993 Mr. Sung-Joo Han UNDL ↗ A/48/PV.9
47 Sept. 22, 1992 Mr. Tae Woo Roh UNDL ↗ A/47/PV.6
46 Sept. 24, 1991 Mr. Tae Woo Roh UNDL ↗