The Security Council is a body of the utmost importance which bears major responsibility for maintaining international peace and security — even more than the General Assembly.
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is of the view that the deliberation of the current agenda ite…
On behalf of the delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, I should like at the outset to congratulate you, Mr. Ping, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-ninth session. I believe that your skilful leadership of this session will yield fruitful results. I…
The ultimate idea of humankind is to lead an independent and creative life in a peaceful world and in harmony with all. The culture of peace, in our view, is purported to establish a world culture that enables all countries, nations and peoples to enjoy together their own lives and cultures, and to …
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea would like to clarify its position on draft resolution A/58/L.10, entitled “Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency”.
First, it is totally irrelevant for the draft resolution on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report…
Ten years have passed since the General Assembly began deliberations on the issue of Security Council reform, in conformity with the consistent demand of the Member States of the United Nations. However, agreement has not yet been reached. It is no exaggeration to say that repeated deliberations hav…
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea would like to exercise the right of reply to the allegations made by the representative of South Korea, who referred to the nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula. My delegation categorically rejects his allegations.
The nuclear issue betwe…
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea considers that it is imperative for the Security Council to serve the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter in its activities in order to fulfil its mission.
The Security Council holds a key position in the overall United N…
The representative of Japan said that Japan is concerned about the nuclear issue of the Korean peninsula. But I would like to ask Japan, is it not true that Japanese authorities, including ministers, are clamouring for a pre-emptive strike against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea? Is it not…
I am going to make a statement in exercise of the right of reply to the statement made yesterday by the representative of Japan on the nuclear issue.
The nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula is the outcome of the United States hostile policy towards the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Japan…
I would like at the outset, on behalf of the delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, to congratulate Mr. Julian Hunte, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Saint Lucia, on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its fifty-eighth session.
I would also like to express ap…
My delegation would like to exercise its right of reply with regard to the statement made by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, which referred specifically to the nuclear issue. In order to help the Members present here to gain a correct understanding of this issue, I should like to subm…
My delegation once again categorically rejects the allegations just made by the representative of Japan. I therefore feel there is no need to reiterate each of our positions, which have already been made known on several occasions.
However, I believe it is important to underline the fact that if Ja…
My delegation would like to exercise the right of reply to the allegations made by the Japanese Foreign Minister, who yesterday referred to such issues as missiles, nuclear developments and abductions by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
My delegation categorically rejects these unsubstant…
If the United States wants in earnest the peace
and security of the Korean Peninsula and its vicinity, it should cease its hostile policy towards the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The hostile policy towards the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is a full reflection of the pursuit by th…
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea would like to state its position on the so-called nuclear issue of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in response to the statements made
by the delegation of Denmark, who spoke on behalf of the European Union, and the delegations o…
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea will reserve time to speak before the end of the discussion on this item, in order to explain its views and position on the nuclear issue in the Korean peninsula, in response to the statements made by several delegations this morning. Becau…
Let me first express my thanks to Ambassador Martin Belinga-Eboutou of Cameroon for having introduced the annual report on the work of the Security Council and to the Secretariat for its preparation of the report.
Submission by the Security Council of an annual report on its work to the General Ass…
My delegation expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for presenting the reports on the work of the Organization and on the implementation of the Millennium Declaration. Our appreciation goes also to other Secretariat staff members for their contribution to the preparation of the reports…
I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-seventh session. It is our expectation that your able stewardship will enable
the work of this session to result in tangible progress. I also appreciate the efforts of Secretary-General Kofi An…
Today information and communication technologies (ICT) are advancing at a speed that is beyond our imagination. The rapid advance of information and communication technologies has contributed to great achievements in economic, social and other areas, and tremendous change is being witnessed in human…
