Topic: 2026 – Situation in Haiti
Country: Republic of Korea
Delegate Name: Chloe Falkenstern
The Republic of Korea remains gravely concerned about the continued deterioration of the security situation in Haiti. After the loss of the Transitional Presidency Council of Haiti on February 7 of 2026, the Republic of Korea stresses the importance of this Council to act swiftly to prevent any further damage.
The Republic of Korea established relations with the Republic of Haiti in 1962 and has maintained diplomatic communication since. While both countries may not have close formal relations due to regional differences, Korea has supplied aid in times of natural disasters, which has previously occurred during the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince in 2010, Hurricane Matthew in 2016, and after an earthquake of similar destruction in 2021. Korea has also provided long term reconstruction aid through the United Nations Development Program, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund. For this Council, the Republic of Korea believes it is pivotal to understand the long term impact of these natural disasters on the country, and they must also be considered when discussing potential solutions to the conflict in Haiti.
Additionally, Korea has supported past attempts to quell the ongoing situation in Haiti through United Nations Security Council Resolutions creating the Mandate for the United Nations Office in Haiti (BINUH), the task force for the Multinational Security Support Mission, and most recently, the Gang Suppression Force. Created as a response to the ongoing violence in Port-au-Prince after the 90% occupation of gang forces, the Republic of Korea has supported the mission and pledged nearly 10 million USD and encourages other member states to do the same, if they are capable.
While this mission will help target gang violence militarily in Haiti, other problems remain unaddressed. Korea would like to pinpoint the ongoing humanitarian crisis as one of these issues, where women and children primarily bear the brunt of the conflict. Recent reports indicate that gangs use sexual violence to strike fear into and control communities, and the number has only increased by the day. This number has increased by 25% against women and 1,000% against children. The United Nations is also faced with the issue of delivering aid to the island nation, as nearly all ports in Port-au-Prince are run by gangs, specifically the G9 and G-Pep. In addition to this, Haiti faces the issues of narcotrade and small guns trade. The ongoing political situation has significantly worsened since the near-ousting of current Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime and the dissolution of the TPC, creating a fragile situation as there is no clear path forward for the executive branch of Haiti’s government.
This situation is multifaceted and intertwined, therefore this Council must address the broader structural issues through a multidimensional approach to this conflict and a comprehensive resolution addressing aforementioned issues.
In regards to these problems, Korea recommends the following. Korea recommends that the Security Council establish a long term fund to better address the humanitarian situation, especially in relation to national disaster relief and food scarcity in the region. Furthermore, Korea hopes that arms-producing nations will consider placing an arms embargo upon Haiti until further action is taken by the previously established mission to lessen the conflict. Such measures are essential for the ability of the Security Council to enact any solution. Korea would also like to see the Council reaffirm international support for BINUH in times of political instability in Haiti, and create a partnership with local organizations like CARICOM to achieve the scheduled elections within the next year, as the Caribbean remains an essential geopolitical location whose stability is critical in international security. Korea is also hoping that the Council will consider further sanctioning those involved with gangs in Haiti, adding on to the list of sanctioned individuals from Resolution 2794 of 2025.
The Republic of Korea firmly believes that the situation in Haiti demands coordinated, sustained, and multifaceted action from the international community. Military stabilization alone will not resolve the crisis. Humanitarian relief, political legitimacy, and long-term institutional rebuilding must proceed simultaneously. Korea remains committed to supporting the Haitian people through multilateral cooperation and urges this Council to adopt a comprehensive and decisive resolution that restores stability, protects vulnerable populations, and lays the foundation for durable peace in Haiti.
Sources
cia.gov/the-world-factbook/
cfr.org/regions/haiti
https://www.amnesty.org/en/projects/gang-violence-in-haiti/
https://www.globalr2p.org/countries/haiti/
news.un.org
https://www.rescue.org/article/haitis-gang-violence-crisis-what-know-and-how-help
mofa.go.kr
overseas.mofa.go.kr
