Topic: 2025 – Reducing Recruitment Capabilities of Terrorist Groups
Country: Republic of Korea
Delegate Name: Abigail Kearney
Terrorism presents a significant and evolving global threat. Increased usage of social media coinciding with a rise in extremist and offensive views has primed emerging terrorist organizations for devastating impacts on the worldviews of upcoming generations. The spread of hate speech and polarizing views in social media makes pathways between especially vulnerable adolescents that impacts formation of moral and ethical standards. Terrorists in a technological age increasingly use social media as a conduit for recruitment and planning of violent and damaging attacks. The key to preventing these catastrophic scenarios is blocking the spread of terrorist recruitment tactics before they enter mainstream thought. A proactive measure is required to effectively manage and mitigate the spread of terrorist organizations, and such strategies should be promptly adopted to maintain global peace and cooperative hegemony. Artificial intelligence continues to play dangerous roles in terrorist recruitment, as terrorists harness the power of deep-fakes and conversational chatbots to lure and coerce citizens into joining and aiding their heinous causes.
The Republic of Korea identifies terrorism and terrorist organizations as a foundational cause of internal disruption and fractured unity both within and outside of defined borders. Experiences with terrorism within the Republic of Korea have been limited in recent years. However, geographical location provides ease of access and recruitment for terrorist organizations within the state. To respond to vulnerability and protect the people, the Republic of Korea has finalized compliance regarding all terror related UN treaties. Not only this, but the Republic of Korea believes in a community focused approach to guaranteeing public safety involving reliance and local monitoring as well as data collection on international events. Such communalism allows all Korean citizens to share and gather information that enhances public safety and security. In a new and evolving technological age, the Republic of Korea sees success with such methods, however, also recommends updated protocols to assess online spread of extremist thought.
The key to preventing these catastrophic scenarios is blocking the spread of terrorist recruitment tactics before they enter mainstream thought. A proactive measure is required to effectively manage and mitigate the spread of terrorist organizations, and such strategies should be promptly adopted to maintain global peace and cooperative hegemony. The Republic of Korea believes in strict requirements for age verification online as well as prohibition of those under certain age brackets from accessing parts or the whole of social media as a method for prevention of terrorist recruitment. Guardrails for artificial intelligence are also crucial to limiting the ability of terrorist organizations to impersonate and connect with those chronically online and exposed to extremist thought. Specifically, investment in AI researching and training. Periodic and controlled exposure to artificial intelligence and training to younger generations would also allow younger, more online generations to understand the boundaries and correct applied usage of artificial intelligence in practical situations. A continued monitoring of terrorist activities and spread of hateful messaging can aid in preventing coercion and recruitment before it has the chance to begin. The Republic of Korea firmly believes in the eradication of hate speech within social media, and enactment of punishments on those who fail to obey such laws.
