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.

But with inter-Korean relations deteriorating and Seoul downplaying the provision of aid to North Korea, some in the humanitarian sector worry that South Korea’s role on the Security Council could complicate their