Topic: Harnessing Science and Technology to address Development Challenges
Country: South Korea
Delegate Name: Sydney Graham
School: Flint Southwestern Classical Academy
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All South Korea position papers GLIMUN 2013 committees
The Republic of Korea has had much success in scientific research and innovation. We have developed many new technologies in recent years and have been working to improve conditions within our nation using the new discoveries we make. A quarter of our public spending has been designated to research and development to make our country a better place, especially for our poor. We have over 200,000 researchers working to develop new ideas and technologies and continue to grow in science and research.
As a nation that has experienced many benefits from scientific innovation, the Republic of Korea believes that it is important for the rest of the international community to support and facilitate the growth of scientific and technological research and industries. Today, many a nation suffers difficulty due to recent economic problems; new innovations could provide a solution to economic, health, and education issues. The Republic of Korea believes that every nation should endorse scientific advancement within their own borders and be willing to assist less developed countries in doing the same.
We, the Republic of Korea, request our fellow nations to work with us to increase support for nations attempting to become more innovative and make scientific progress on an international level. If we nations support each other, it will be much easier to start progressing or continue advancing individually. The Republic of Korea emphasizes the need for countries to make efforts to use these new technologies to improve the conditions within their borders and to be willing to provide assistance to others. Consider the things achievable provided we cooperate to form a plan that will encourage and endorse not only research, but the application of our new discoveries for the good of the international community and by extent to the benefit of our own peoples.
