Topic: Security Cooperation in East Asia
Country: Malaysia
Delegate Name: Miles Frost Hunsaker
School: Forest Hills Eastern High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Malaysia position papers GLIMUN 2017 committees
On September 3rd of 2017, North Korea tested a nuclear bomb that was estimated to be three times as powerful as “Little Boy”, the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. North Korea continues to increase their supply of nuclear weapons such as this one, and their advancement threatens the world more than it ever has before. In an attempt to protect themselves, surrounding nations such as Japan and South Korea accepted missile defense systems from the U.S., only to enrage China. Other steps have been taken to cut trades with the DPRK and set travel bans in place, such as in the case with the United States on September 1, 2017. Despite these attempts, tensions in east asia and the chances of war continue to rise due to the growing power of Kim Jong Un’s regime. Malaysia believes that instead of ignoring the problem or countering with force, all members of the United Nations must come together to enact strict sanctions on the DPRK and agree to non proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Malaysia was trade partners with North Korea, as we imported iron and steel products from them while shipping rubber and various oils out. In more recent times, however, we have peacefully taken steps away from this country. For example, in January 2017, Malaysia was involved in the sanctions of the United Nations Security Council, calling for the ban of North Korean airline (Air Koryo) access to the country. After which, hundreds of Koreans working in Sarawak Malaysia were peacefully sent home. We are an example of what should be done, and how other members of the United Nations should treat the DPRK. We also manage to keep good relations and continue to trade with China, Japan, and the U.S., despite the issues they have with one another. Malaysia recognizes the dangers of the missiles and nuclear weapons being created, but urges the UN not to resort to war.
Some progress has been made, as mentioned earlier, through the passage of trade sanctions by the UN. At this point, 80 to 85 percent of North Korean trade is done with China. As an ally, Malaysia urges China to follow suit in the attempt to prevent global catastrophe by limiting its trade with the DPRK until Kim Jong Un no longer dictates, and by signing the agreement on the non proliferation of nuclear weapons. Without the income of resources, the Un’s regime cannot grow in power. When completely cut off yet constantly monitored by United Nations, chances of a strike should plummet. Any country continuing to create these weapons of mass destruction would be treated similarly.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/11/how-has-north-koreas-nuclear-programme-advanced-in-2017 http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/gadis3590.doc.htm https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2017/09/282406/all-north-koreans-sarawak-have-been-sent-back
