As a founding member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Republic of Korea attaches great importance to the work of the IAEA and remains a firm supporter of the Agency’s unique role in making nuclear science and technology available for the benefit of people everywhere. I would li…
I thank the President for his initiative in convening this annual debate on Security Council reform. I also extend a warm welcome to the co-Chairs of the intergovernmental negotiations, Ambassador Nusseibeh of the United Arab Emirates and Ambassador Imnadze of Georgia. I have every confidence in the…
First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate on the critical issue of women and peace and security. Since the high-level review of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) last year, we have seen some meaningful progress in many areas. The Republic of…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Japan on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I believe that your able leaders…
I would first like to thank the Egyptian presidency for arranging today’s open debate on countering the narratives and ideologies of terrorism.
From Paris to Brussels to Istanbul, the spread of terrorism and violent extremism poses a grave threat to international peace and security. In their attemp…
At the outset, the Republic of Korea welcomes the adoption of resolutions 70/262 and 2282 (2016) on the United Nations peacebuilding architecture by the General Assembly and the Security Council, respectively. My delegation commends the co-facilitators, the Ambassadors of Angola and Australia, for t…
I would like to congratulate you and the Angolan delegation, Mr. President, on your presidency of the Council this month, and to thank you for organizing today’s very timely and relevant open debate.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region are now at a critical juncture as t…
The Republic of Korea appreciates the initiative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to convene today’s open debate on “Post-conflict peacebuilding: review of the peacebuilding architecture”. This debate is particularly timely as it takes place at a time when both the Security Council and the Ge…
At the outset, I would like to thank the President for his initiative in convening today’s important and timely meeting.
The Republic of Korea welcomes and supports resolution 70/254, which the General Assembly adopted on Friday. That timely resolution will help us carry forward the positive, stron…
We thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for convening this timely open debate on the theme of security, development and the root causes of conflict. Indeed, the search for the root causes of conflict seems extremely relevant today, in the aftermath of the 13 November terrorist attack in Paris.…
Let me begin by thanking the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mr. Yukiya Amano, for introducing the Agency’s
annual report for 2014 (see A/70/219). We welcome the report’s thematic overview of the IAEA’s activities and underline the importance that the Republic of …
I would like to thank the Russian presidency for convening this timely and important debate.
The recent developments in the Middle East and North Africa region are worrisome, even terrifying. Violent extremism spreads, feeding on long-standing frustration and grievances. More often than not, repeat…
I would first like to welcome today’s adoption of resolution 69/315, concerning the historic 2030 agenda for sustainable development. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the co-facilitators for their tireless efforts during the intergovernmental negotiation process, and the Secretary…
First of all, the Republic of Korea welcomes the establishment of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. I would like to thank Argentina and the Offices of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Special Representa…
First of all, the Republic of Korea would like to express its sincere gratitude to the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Sang-Hyun Song, for his leadership and his comprehensive report on the current activities of the Court.
Next year, President Song will conclude his duty …
I thank you, Sir, for having organized today’s meeting on the
important subject of post-conflict peacebuilding. I would also like to express my appreciation to Ambassador Vladimir Drobnjak and Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota for their contributions and leadership.
The first annual session of…
I am pleased to be a part of this significant High-level Meeting to discuss the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Previous high- level meetings of the General Assembly and subsequent international cooperation on NCDs have created a paradigm shift, emphasizing the importance…
Since poverty is multidimensional, progress towards its eradication is linked to other focus areas. These include economic growth, education, health, gender equality and governance. Among them, employment, today’s theme, has long been recognized as a key enabler in the fight against poverty. As more…
