Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: South Africa
Delegate Name: Mary Allison Misra
School: Cranbrook Kingswood
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All South Africa position papers GLIMUN 2009 committees
The delegation of South Africa is deeply disturbed by the North Korean current nuclear programs. Kim Jong-Il, the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has hidden the country’s nuclear objectives and has demonstrated hostility towards several nations. Undoubtedly, the possession, production and possible distribution of nuclear arms by North Korea pose an incredible threat to the world. The termination of production of nuclear weapons and all future nuclear research endeavors is essential for the security of the world and to improve international relations globally. South Africa would like to propose the infliction of several severe economic sanctions to ensure the gradual disarmament of nuclear weapons in North Korea.
Previous attempts to negotiate with the North Korean government, such as the six-party talks, have made little to no improvements. Clearly, North Korea will not agree to take steps toward nuclear disarmament unless the country is faced with no other option. The delegation of South Africa would like to see members of the United Nations impose serious and severe economic sanctions on North Korea to coerce Kim Jong-Il into discussion and cooperation in nuclear disarmament. We are confident that the sanctions will prompt the opening of negotiation and communication between North Korea and the UN. Through communication with North Korea, it is our hope that Kim Jong-Il will reveal his country’s nuclear and international objectives. With this information it will be possible to discuss and agree on a compromise. Severe sanctions are necessary to eliminate North Korea as a nuclear threat globally.
