How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues



Analysis How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues Some fear Seoul will use role to deny sanctions exemptions or derail diplomacy, though others predict little impact Chad O'Carroll January 5, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A collage of the U.N. Security Council and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un \| Image: U.N. (Sept. 2009) and KCNA (Jan. 2, 2024) South Korea began a two-year stint as a rotating member of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, and while Seoul looks to use the role to impact North Korea issues, there are concerns that this might not always be for the best. Since winning its seat, South Korea has signaled that it hopes to spotlight the DPRK’s weapons programs and human rights issues while on the council. South Korea began a two-year stint as a rotating member of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, and while Seoul looks to use the role to impact North Korea issues, there are concerns that this might not always be for the best. Since winning its seat, South Korea has signaled that it hopes to spotlight the DPRK’s weapons programs and human rights issues while on the council. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues

Some fear Seoul will use role to deny sanctions exemptions or derail diplomacy, though others predict little impact

Chad O'Carroll January 5, 2024

How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues

A collage of the U.N. Security Council and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un | Image: U.N. (Sept. 2009) and KCNA (Jan. 2, 2024)

South Korea began a two-year stint as a rotating member of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, and while Seoul looks to use the role to impact North Korea issues, there are concerns that this might not always be for the best.

Since winning its seat, South Korea has signaled that it hopes to spotlight the DPRK’s weapons programs and human rights issues while on the council.

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