At the World Summit for Social Development, the international community articulated a new social contract at the global level, which brought renewed hope to men and women throughout the world. It marked a turning point in the history of humankind for human-centred development, with a firm commitment…
I would like to begin by extending our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his excellent report on mid-decade progress on the World Summit for Children (A/51/256). My delegation believes that the report presents a clear and comprehensive overview of the situation of children worldwide at this …
My delegation also extends a warm welcome to the delegation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), composed of the Foreign Ministers of Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. We are grateful to the members of SADC for the initiative they have taken to accelerate the Angolan peace …
I have nothing to add to what my delegation has already said in response to the rather amusing allegations made by the North Korean representative. I only remind the delegation of North Korea that the North Korean authorities cannot run away from their responsibilities with false allegations. The fa…
I have asked to speak in response to North Korea’s exercise of the right of reply.
North Korea has made a number of allegations with regard to my country, including personal attacks on my Foreign Minister. I will dwell only on the submarine incident that the North Korean representative referred to …
On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Korea, Sir, I would like to express my sincere congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the fifty-first session of the General Assembly. We are confident that under your able leadership the Assembly will take action to revi…
Ever since the General Assembly first considered the question of the cessation of nuclear testing, as early as its ninth session in 1954, the international community has made strenuous efforts to bring an end to nuclear testing. Indeed, this issue has continued to take centre stage in various disarm…
The situation in Liberia has taken a significant turn for the better over the past several weeks. The cease-fire in Monrovia has held since its re-establishment on 26 May 1996. The stalled peace process has been brought back on track, thanks largely to the patient and concerted efforts of the Econom…
For the last few years, the situation in Burundi has remained a priority on the agenda of this Council. Despite the continued attention and efforts of the international community, however, there have been no signs of alleviation in the plight of the Burundian people. Rather to our despair, the event…
More than seven months have passed since the Security Council first acted upon the issue at hand by adopting resolution 1044 (1996), calling upon the Government of Sudan, inter alia, to comply with the requests of the Organization of African Unity to extradite the three suspects wanted in connection…
Land-mines pose a global challenge to the international community, less because of their explosive power than because of the indiscriminate and inhumane manner in which they have been used. Brutal anti-personnel mines have been deployed with appalling frequency against civilians, maiming or killing …
My Government has maintained a firm and consistent position in emphasizing the safety of civil aviation. We are convinced that the use of weapons against unarmed civil aircraft in flight is unacceptable under any circumstances. Such an act constitutes a violation of the rules of customary internatio…
I congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. I pledge the full support and close cooperation of my delegation as you carry out your important responsibilities. I also pay warm tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Elaraby of Egypt, fo…
Allow me first to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the outstanding leadership and efficiency with which you have directed the work of the Council during the month of June.
My delegation would like to pay tribute to the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Mr. ter Horst, and the Friends…
At the outset, my delegation wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for his detailed and objective report on the developments in Tajikistan, which also contains a timely recommendation for the Council’s future course of action.
It is with great concern and dismay that my…
My delegation would like to begin by paying a tribute to Ambassador Qin Huasun of China and his delegation, who steered the Council so skilfully and smoothly in the presidency during the month of April. My delegation also takes this opportunity to assure Ambassador Elaraby of Egypt, whose eminent le…
The Republic of Korea has been an active participant in the various activities of the United Nations, including its peace- keeping operations.
We attach great importance to the safety of United Nations personnel and the protection of its facilities, which we believe are essential to the successful …
The United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) represents the
Since its deployment in 1992, UNPREDEP has been largely successful. It has effectively discharged its primary task of monitoring, and reporting on the situation along, the borders of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia w…
The tragic situation of Liberia was encapsulated by the media images of teenage soldiers rampaging through the streets of Monrovia toting deadly weapons and the ordeal of the refugees aboard the freighter Bulk Challenger earlier this month. The Republic of Korea expresses its strong indignation at t…
My delegation wishes to join others in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am convinced that under your leadership the work of the Security Council will be most productive. You have our full confidence and support in carrying out th…
