Topic: Combating the Illicit Small Arms Trade
Country: North Korea
Delegate Name: Lauren Carr
School: Williamston High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All North Korea position papers GLIMUN 2012 committees
The most standout dilemma in regards to this topic is both the trade and trafficking of light arms has become more prominent and more obvious. Despite the fact that there are regulations for arms trades, they are often ignored. In 2010, it was reported that 92 countries were involved in illicit arms trades and 10%- 20% of small arms sales were illicit. This should be a clear sign for the UN that if a world-wide movement is not initiated as soon as humanly possible, this situation will grow out of control and there will be no stopping it. The UN must figure out what precedence to take or not take without violation of the Geneva Convention.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea shows absolutely no interest in stopping the illicit arms trades. The reason why is because it is a crucial part to our economy. Though many countries have to be secretive about their illicit arms sales, the DPRK does not. Our government is fully aware of these sales and expects that small arms are being bought. The DPRK will use any action deemed necessary if sales are not being made and to preserve our economy.
The DPRK would propose more lenient regulations to makes these trades and sales easier for us and for other countries participating in the illicit arms trade. As has been said, the DPRK will be forced to take action if these sales cannot be made due to bothersome countries that wish to have tighter regulations. Even though we have isolationist views, the DPRK would expect to find allies in other illicit arms dealers such as Iran, China, and Russia.
