Situation in the Korean Peninsula

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Afghanistan
Delegate Name: Ellen Vial
School: Royal Oak High School

The current lack of instability in the Korean peninsula poses a possible threat to all active members of the international community. In addition to the progress being made by the Six-Party Talks, UNICEF and other notable UN aid organizations, it is the job of this committee to consider every challenge facing the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), and to come to a multi-lateral solution on each aspect of the problem.

The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan would like to see not only the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in the DPRK but also the abortion of all nuclear weapons currently in production and the disassembly of existing missiles worldwide. Afghanistan regards nuclear weapons as superfluous and conflicting with international standards of warfare.

If other nations were to disarm, the DPRK would no longer need to store or produce nuclear weapons, as they would no longer feel threatened by other nuclear powers with conflicting agendas such as the United States.

Afghanistan is a supporter and signatory of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) and for the sake of international security would like to see the DPRK as a signatory once again as well.

Afghanistan also understands the correlation between international nuclear cooperation and the standard of living in the DPRK. If the DPRK were to re-ratify the NPT, willing and able nations would be more inclined to continue or increase aid to the troubled state. This, in turn, would decrease the astonishing number of North Koreans that are currently impoverished and malnourished.

Ultimately, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan supports the DPRK in their quest in stability and sovereignty. These two goals are crucial for the livelihood of Korean people, and the proliferation of their culture.

It is the responsibility of this body to draft the most agreeable solution to the situation in Korean Peninsula. Afghanistan is cognizant of the challenges that accompany such a task, but looks forward to pursuing resolutions that end nuclear proliferation worldwide and improve the standard of health and human rights within the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, without damaging international relations or imposing on their national sovereignty.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Cameroon
Delegate Name: Alexandra Plichta
School: Mattawan High School

North Korea, having begun nuclear testing, is creating worry among nations around the world due to the fact that the testing is unauthorized by the United Nations. Leader, Kim Jong Il, has also allowed for multiple missile launches which was conceived as a threat by neighboring countries. If missiles or other types of nuclear weapons were used towards nations in close proximity, especially South Korea, further conflict would ensue. Any launching of missiles by North Korea would evoke a response from many nations globally. Cameroon does not support such nuclear weapons; however, Cameroon, also, realizes that, without collaboration with North Korea, a solution to this large threat may never be reached.

Cameroon believes that a solution could be attained if and only if the United Nations first begins to have peaceful exchanges with North Korea. If this happens, North Korea may be less opposed to creating an agreement over the creation and regulation of nuclear weapons. Many nations in the African Union would agree that this is a sufficient start to finding a resolution with North Korea. Because of the fact that Kim Jong Il has sovereignty over North Korea, he may find it offensive if the United Nations do not give him knowledge of what their intent is. Thusly, Cameroon suggests that the United Nations, however, do not simply look into the nuclear weaponry without the consent of Kim Jong Il first. Doing so may engender more animosity and conflict between North Korea and the United Nations. All in all, if the United Nations takes a less aggressive approach first, more progress may be made with North Korea.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Canada
Delegate Name: Thomas Miller
School: Forest Hills Central High School

North Korea is a country that seems as if it does not like to listen to the thoughts of others. Their constant rejections of the resolutions and restrictions that are placed on them by the UN prove that they are someone who needs to be dealt with. They are currently trying to come off as a huge threat to the world, which will fight with anyone who messes with them. North Korea has repeatedly launched missile tests despite the United Nations disapproval, and there’s always the fact that many are launched over their neighbor, Japan. Even after many attempts by the UN, North Korea still refuses to deal with the rest of the world diplomatically, instead doing whatever it sees fit. This poses a large threat to anyone that is on their bad side, which is also pretty much everyone, so Canada would like to help find a solution as quickly as possible. This situation can be dealt with in a similar way as the Israel-Palestine conflict, with the cooperation of the countries involved, the input of the surrounding nations, and the support of the rest of the world.

Canada sees this as an opportunity to find a solution to the reoccurring issues that this country faces, while simultaneously making the world a safer place. Those involved will most likely include Japan and any other countries in the immediate or distant are that feel as if they are in danger at the present time. A good portion of the world has stated that they feel somewhat threatened by the idea of North Korea using their nuclear weapons as they see fit.

Canada sees that there is a good chance that those who have not cooperated with the UN in the past will most likely remain the same while concerning this topic. It is not our duty as the UN to change their views, but to instead find a solution that will work with them instead of against them.

This is obviously a situation that needs to be addressed with haste as the Korean peninsula has been falling into more turmoil as time passes. We should take action now to prevent further decline in the region and to promote global safety and cooperation. Being a large well-known issue, this could be seen as a template for other similar issues around the world, which would make the cooperation of the UN member states even more important in their decision making.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: China
Delegate Name: Veronica Duin
School: Royal Oak High School

The People’s Republic of China is committed to the stoppage of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear weapons program. In addition, the People’s Republic of China desires that the DPRK once again become party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and conform to the standards and inspections of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The People’s Republic of China is dedicated to the principle of peaceful negotiation put into effect by the Six-Party Talks. We stress that these multi-lateral talks are the best route towards the nuclear disarmament of the DPRK. We are not a proponent of economic sanctions placed on a nation already struggling financially. If any sanctions are levied on the DPRK they should follow the trend of existing sanctions: barring the export of nuclear and fissile material to the DPRK, and freezing the offshore finances of those officials in the DPRK who are directly involved in the DPRK’s nuclear program. The People’s Republic of China, however, would like to impress upon delegates the ineffectiveness of any other type of economic sanctions levied on the DPRK; they only exacerbate the existing tension between the United Nations, as well as cause financial strain on the citizens of the DPRK. We would also like to bring to the attention of the body the situation of the nations within the region of the DPRK and how they will be affected should additional sanction be put into effect. Should sanctions be enacted, the financial situations of the citizens in the DPRK will only worsen, and surrounding nations will be forced to cope with the resulting influx of poor refugees from the DPRK.

The People’s Republic of China urges that any resolution made by the body, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DPRK and of surrounding nations remain intact. Nothing except increased hostility can be gained by the direct or military interference of the United Nations or any Member State in the government of another.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Croatia
Delegate Name: Sara Yufa
School: Flint Southwestern Classical Academy

The situation in the Korean Peninsula spans over many different and complex subjects. Due to the recent floods, economic troubles, political restrictions, and many other such obstacles, food shortage has become a problem for both the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and other world nations. This has been an issue of concern for the United Nations in recent years, and has been the center of many efforts in aiding the North Korean government. In addition to food shortages, other issues of concern about the issue of North Korea have been brought to the attention of the United Nations such as the lack of human rights the the citizens of North Korea are forced to endure. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has also had some discrepancies with the United Nations’s non-nuclear proliferation protocol and that must be addressed as well.

Korea has one of the worst track records of human rights violations in the world and as a member state of the United Nations, has certain responsibilities to fulfill. The Republic of Croatia suggests that the United Nations takes action to insure the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s compliance with the ideas set forth by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Croatia proposes that Korea allow the growth of produce on private farms as it did in 2002. This would expand the amount food available to North Korean citizens. Another preposition is that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea be more open to aid from non governmental organizations such as the Word Food Program. It would also be helpful for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to participate more actively in the 6-party talks aimed at decreasing their nuclear capabilities. The Republic of Croatia hopes that a peaceful solution to the problems facing the Korean peninsula may be found in this conference.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Ecuador
Delegate Name: Jacob Garber
School: Ann Arbor Community High School

In regards to human rights, The Republic Of Ecuador strongly feels that North Korea has a long way to go. The current situation in North Korea, given their disregard for human rights, is viewed by us as a large looming threat to global stability. The Republic of Ecuador feels that the sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Counsel in July of 2009 was an appropriate course of action. Ecuador will support any reasonable measure to constrain North Korea from engaging in transactions or activities that could fund its proliferation. However, now that North Korea has weapons grade plutonium, Ecuador would like to see the six party talks resume. Ecuador acknowledges that we lack the resources necessary to influence North Korea, which is why it is all the more important that some other country like the United States step in to promote peace.

This body needs to pass a resolution similar to Security Counsel Resolution 1874, which will continue to to steer the North Korean government towards engaging in peace talks. While Ecuador is encouraged by North Korea's recent diplomacy with South Korea, we are equally disturbed by their recent off shore missile testing. We would like to see peace talks resume, and the eventual goal of those talks should be for North Korea to allow complete oversight of their weapons program. Once again, all Ecuador has to offer to help reach this goal is our support, but we believe that this difficult issue, and the support of the international community is necessary to make progress in North Korea.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Egypt
Delegate Name: Sidney Moore
School: Flint Northern High School

North Korea, known officially as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is one of the most isolated countries in the world. North Korea, known officially as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is one of the most isolated countries in the world. Located in Eastern Asia, bordering the Korea Bay and the Sea of Japan, the country is placed between China and South Korea and is slightly smaller than the state of Mississippi. North Korea is an communist state which is an one-man dictatorship, ruled by Kim Jong Il. Kim is the son of Kim Il-Sung who ruled from 1948 until his July 8, 1994. North Korea has spent most of it’s time isolated from the world refusing the help of many nations. North Korea’s communist ideology is based on the concept of "Juche," or self-reliance.

Egypt express much concern over the North Korea’s nuclear activity. Egypt hopes that the situation would be settled by the parties concerned peacefully and wisely and that the use of force or sanctions would be avoided. Egypt is looking forward to seeing security and stability prevail in the Korean Peninsula. Egypt also hopes to see peace prevail between North and South Koreas.

Egypt has always been anti-nuclear even when handling problems within there own region. North Korea and Egypt have continued in there long lasting good relationship. Egypt has many economical ties with Korea so keeping the peace between all parties is Egypt’s top concern. Egypt’s president Hosni Mubarak has went and expessed it’s concerns with Kim Jong. Hosni Mubarak and Kim Jong both agree that a level of peace must be held to help keep the economic growth stable.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: France
Delegate Name: Todd Baker
School: Roeper School

The world has been too lenient on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for too long. For too long has Kim Jung Il been allowed to run a country, or not run a country, on a whim. For too long have we allowed the government to proliferate their supply of nuclear arms, refusing transparency to the international community. The time to act is now. The time to set standards from which we may not allow them to deviate is now.

The Republic of France has been inactive for too long, and we plan to take this opportunity to get involved. While the Republic of France does not recognize the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as a nation, and South Korea’s sovereignty over the entire peninsula is a priority, we must take immediate action regarding the absolute disregard for international pressure to end the nuclear arms program in Pyongyang, as is already under way in Yongbyon. While there will be no tolerance for any deviations from a strict program to end their nuclear weapons programs, the western world must be willing to cooperate, offering certain incentives along the way. European nations must be willing to offer aid, because, while there may be a tendency of negativity towards the North Korean government, we may not abandon the nation’s people. With widespread hunger and poverty rampant throughout the country, it is the duty of those nations with something to offer to help the people of the Korean peninsula.

The most essential requirements that the international community must hold North Korea to, be it by means of sanctions, or whatever pressure be deemed necessary, are, first, that North Korea immediately, and without exception, transparently terminate all nuclear arms systems, second, that they put in place a more structured, legitimate system of governance considering Kim Jung Il’s health, including standards for who will take control in his absence, and finally, as a more long-term goal, that their human rights and humanitarian issues, which are so vast, be cut down. Only then will France recognize the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and only then will the international community as a whole accept them.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Greece
Delegate Name: Jason Barber
School: Mattawan High School

The threat of North Korea launching a nuclear attack has become more evident then ever. The fact that they have announced they have the materials to create such weapons, and the way they have begun testing them poses real danger to neighboring countries. Also, with the declining health of North Korea's Kim Jong-il, and the naming of his youngest son as his succesor, the Hellenic Republic of Greece believes that this is the wrong way to choose leaders and believes that the election of leaders by their fellow citizens is the way to go. In the past, Greece has always kept good relations with neighboring countries, which is why it believes that if action is not taken at once, the state of the Korean Peninsula and their nuclear technology could become worse than it already is.

The Hellenic Republic of Greece also firmly believes that human rights should never be violated. It therefore actively promotes and protects them inside and outside its own borders. Although the status of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is mostly kept secret, it is overwhelmingly obvious that the government controls virtually all aspects of life within the nation.

Because of all this, Greece calls on not only the European Union, but the entire international community to put an end to the problems in the Korean Peninsula. Although the problem at hand is great, Greece cannot combat it alone, which is why assistance is needed from other countries. The threat to neighboring countries is too real to be left alone, and with an unstable leader and the potential to launch a large-scale nuclear attack, the DPRK should be considered extremely dangerous. A solution must be found to these problems. Earlier, talks were held between countries including China, South Korea, The United States, Russia, and Japan to discuss peaceful solutions for the problems in the Korean Peninsula. The outcome of the talks included sending energy assistance to North Korea, but no real solution to the bigger problems at hand. Without a peaceful solution, the state of the Korean Peninsula could worsen even further.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Iran
Delegate Name: Lauren Treiber
School: Forest Hills Central High School

Though it is painfully clear that relations between North and South Korea have been less than pleasant since roughly the 1940s, North Korea’s nuclear weapon test raised enough eyebrows to put the South (much less the international community) in an uproar and certainly intensified doubts in terms of negotiation with the ever-unsettling Pyongyang. While long-range missile developments may be the central focus and concern of countries like the United States, South Korea and China are truly more fearful the economic connotations that may come with the collapse of Kim Jong-Il’s command. Beneath these anxieties lie an immobile conflict, and with over half a century of disconcerting communism versus capitalism, the situation becoming any more explosive (pun unintended … sort of) is undoubtedly a worst-case scenario for all involved.

As far as Iran is concerned, stability between the two nations is of utmost importance. Their conformity and agreement will hopefully lead to rapprochement. The Islamic Republic is ready to continue its goodwill efforts in the region in order realize peace and stability.

Ultimately, one would imagine that this debate should be shaped by the international community’s motivation to reach a state of peacefulness, or calmness, or at the very least, solidity, in the respective nations. At this point, North Korea has ostracized itself so much that even its allies and strongest trading partners have condemned its actions. If China and Russia won’t even put up with the North’s shenanigans, who will? With any luck, the debate will be focused on improving the relations between the nations of the Korean Peninsula. If it ends up straying from that and goes towards anything such as, say, nuclear weaponry, well … we’ll get there when we get there.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Israel
Delegate Name: Talya Slaw
School: Forest Hills Central High School

The situation on the Korean peninsula is of the utmost importance to Israel. This is due to the potential threat North Korean proliferation has on Iran and other Middle Eastern nations. Israel has found striking evidence in the very recent past that Iran has been receiving weapons materials from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. An article by Maseh Zarif states "Since its inception, the Iranian nuclear and missile programs have received assistance from foreign governments, firms and individuals associated with numerous countries. The assistance—including technological, material and informational—has helped Iran develop indigenous capabilities for its nuclear and missile programs. Iran’s relationships with Pakistan, China, North Korea and Russia warrant particular attention." Israel also has reason to believe that North Korea may be supplying other Middle Eastern nations, such as Syria, with weapons materials. For obvious reasons, this poses a serious threat to the nation of Israel.

It is for this reason that Israel expects the international community to act quickly and strongly to the nuclear threat from the DPRK. Israel's foreign minister stated "To our regret we see a mad arms race in the country. Everything must be done in order to thwart their attempts to reach a nuclear capability." "This situation must be handled with 'extreme gravity,'" again from the foreign minister. Israel stands firmly by this statement and hopes to see further and stricter sanctions placed not only on the DPRK, but also on Iran and a proper response from the international community.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Kenya
Delegate Name: Jackson Peebles
School: Mattawan High School

It is imperative that quick action is taken by the collaborative United Nations, including the Security Council as well as the General Assembly, while North Korea is politically weak. The atrocities committed by Kim Jong Il to both his own people and other nations over the years are unacceptable. Regardless of the famine ravishing the citizens of the totalitarian dictatorship, international relief organizations have been generally unable to help.

In addition, recent abductions of foreign journalists and nuclear testing has become more common in the past decade. Kidnapping citizens of another nation is against international protocol, and must be addressed. The presence of weapons-grade Uranium in the hands of an unstable nation with a history of hostility towards other nations is greatly alarming and should also be issued immediately.

Resolutions must be passed to create additional economic sanctions against North Korea to prevent the collection of resources in their nation. This will help the international community as a whole become more secure. North Korea, as a dangerous country, should not be permitted nuclear capabilities of any variety; however, this should not infringe upon the use of nuclear power for any other countries. Kenya, as a developing nation, would enjoy some level of nuclear freedom, but feels no need for nuclear weapons.

Kenya believes that if additional, more strict sanctions are passed, North Korea will eventually give in and be forced to cooperate on a global scale. At that point, international relief may be able to aid the citizens of the country. However, relief should not be granted until the point that Kim Jong Il is willing to cooperate (or passes away and leaves the country in more stable hands), as it would simply prolong the struggle in the Korean Peninsula. The Security Council should also be called upon to investigate this issue, and improve upon the decisions made in Security Council Resolutions 1718 and 1874.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Lebanon
Delegate Name: Luke Baewer
School: Ann Arbor Community High School

The six party agreement signed by United States, China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and Russia seeks to resolve the conflict with North Korea and their threat of creating nuclear bombs. The significance of this agreement is to cease the manufacturng of nuclear bombs in North Korea. This would insure safety in the world especially for North Koreas neighbors, South Korea who may be the most susceptible to a nuclear accident. North Korea objected to any physical investigations of labs where the bombs are created which makes the United Nations grow even more concerned about what harmful concoctions North Korea may have in their possession.

Although we are not currently politically active in this situation any help of ours would be served without a doubt. My nation of Lebanon is very concerned with this issue like many nations. Speaking on my nations behalf we would gladly join the 6 party agreement to create a 7 party agreement and help in any way possible. We hope to add to the work that is already being done and end with a peaceful resolution. We can not have these potential weapons of mass destruction in our world. We shall do whatever possible to cease creation of these weapons. We plan to meet with the United States, China, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and Russia in the near future to discuss this very serious topic. Go six party agreement!

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Libya
Delegate Name: Sam Lazar
School: Flint Southwestern Classical Academy

The Korean peninsula has been rocked by conflict, famine, unstable governments and controversy for decades. In recent years, the constant flux in the health of leader Kim Jung Il has been seriously detrimental to the health of the country as a whole. Policies haven’t been allowed to pass or be upheld while he is ill and the country is suffering as a result. At the same time, his old policies have become outdated and are no longer keeping the nation in good condition. The Songun, or “Military First”, policy puts the military ahead of civilians and that’s where most of the nation’s resources go. This greedy allocation of resources toward a minimal percentage of the population has become detrimental to the rest of the country, helping to sustain the constant food shortages that Korea faces. This, along with Korea’s less than spotless record of human rights violations, must be addressed.

Next, there is much to talk about regarding North Korea’s apparent disregard for international protocol on nuclear weapons and missile testing. The Six-Party talks were intended to establish international peace by forming an agreement about non-nuclear proliferation and shutting down North Korea’s secretive nuclear programs. North Korea showed a palpable disregard for the progression of this protocol by withdrawing from the talks and reestablishing their nuclear programs.

Libya believes that several things need to be done posthaste in the Korean Peninsula. First of all, new policies to ensure proper care to all citizens must be introduced, and flooding problems in the area must be addressed properly. Then, we must work to form a peaceful agreement on nuclear protocol to entrench an international standard for nuclear proliferation. If this can be done, our world will move into easier, less worrisome times and international relations will strengthen and improve.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Malawi
Delegate Name: Margo Dixon
School: Forest Hills Eastern High School

Kim Jung Il leads the country of North Korea. Under Kim Jung’s rule, North Korea withdrew from the 1953 UN armistice, which had previously ended the Korean War in May 2009. North Korea also took two US journalists in the summer of 2009, but later released them. It has come to Malawi’s attention that North Korea has been testing long-range missiles. Malawi, as well as many other countries, view North Korea as a threat. Nuclear Power is a great worry to Malawi because although Malawi is a small country and not much of a threat to North Korea, a nuclear war will drastically affect the whole world, whether through destruction or through altering the environment.

Malawi is a developing country and cannot take any negative changes in our environment, nor can we afford to be in any war, or affected by any more violence. Malawi is willing to work with other countries to address the situation in the Korean Peninsula, and we urge that the problem be solved in as peaceful and logical way.

If the problem is addressed as soon and in as peaceful and logical way as possible it could mean that out earth is saved from a potentially dangerous situation. Once the threat is obliterated, the United Nations can worry about other issues that also need to be addressed, but are as of now overlooked because of the threat of North Korea.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Mozambique
Delegate Name: Erik Burbulla
School: Roeper School

Since the early 1990’s, the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been violating international law, opposing both the United Nations and the international community with its nuclear program. In 1992 the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) led an investigation that found that the DPRK was hiding nuclear activities from the Agency. The pressure added by the IAEA and the Security Council to permit a special investigation into the case caused the DPRK to force the IAEA to withdraw from IAEA guidelines in 1994.

Immediately following, the USA set up an agreement with the DPRK to freeze one of its nuclear sites and to build a new type of nuclear plant. The IAEA was monitoring the plant’s freeze. In 2002 the DPRK told the US that they were starting a nuclear weapons program. Towards the end of 2002 they forced out the IAEA inspectors and started up the previously frozen nuclear plant. Following this, the DPRK exited the Non-Proliferation treaty which it had become a member of in the early 1980’s. To end the DPRK’s nuclear program, talks were started with the six-party group in 2005: US, North Korea, Japan, Russia, South Korea and China. The talks were making progress towards success until the DPRK tested a nuclear weapon, and halted the talks. Soon afterwards, successful attempts were made to restart the six party talks, and the DPRK refroze its nuclear facility. But in 2008 North Korea reopened those facilities and asked the IAEA inspectors to leave. In May of 2009 North Korea conducted another nuclear test. These nuclear tests caused great fear amongst the East Asian community as Japan, the Republic of Korea and China are all in range of a potential North Korean nuclear strike. In response to the DPRK threat the Security Council passed Resolution #1874. The stubbornness of the DPRK in terms of their nuclear program has caused the UN to have to act in a coordinated manner to deal with this urgent problem in order to protect the world from a nuclear threat.

The solutions that are currently in effect are sanctions of the North Korean government. The problem with imposing sanctions to solve a problem is that to be effective, the sanctions imposed must be carefully targeted to affect the regime, its military, and its scientific community, and to not affect civilian population (over a million who have starved to death in the past decade.) Currently travel restrictions are placed on the DPRK’s ten leading nuclear officials, and luxury goods and military sanctions have been put in place against the DPRK. One of the first steps to solve regarding the issues on the Korean Peninsula is to regain the DPRK’s involvement with the IAEA and the NPT. Another possible solution would be to set up a relationship similar to the proposed agreement between Iran and the US to send spent fuel to Russia or to Chine to be reprocessed for electrical power generation purposes.

Mozambique, being a small nation not nearly as developed as the major powers playing key roles in the North Korean problem, fears control of weapons of mass destruction by any nation and is in strong support of the NPT and efforts to end nuclear presence in the world. As an ally of China’s, which itself may have the greatest influence over the DPRK, Mozambique urges the global community to work through China as much as possible to influence the DPRK’s actions. Mozambique has signed a pact to ban all nuclear blasts worldwide as it feels that any testing of nuclear devices is unsafe and irresponsible. Mozambique feels threatened by the presence of nuclear weapons and supports efforts to curb the DPRK’s nuclear ambitions. Mozambique supports efforts to first end North Korean Nuclear and missile testing before talks can be established about the DPRK rejoining the NPT and possible spent fuel solutions.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Netherlands
Delegate Name: John Buchanan
School: Forest Hills Eastern High School

The people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have a very strong stance on nuclear activity in North Korea. The Dutch feel that the international community should increase sanctions against North Korea. In the wake of last summer’s nuclear bomb blast and missile testing, more must be done to put pressure on North Korea to stop their harmful actions.

New, stronger sanctions must be put in place to stop the reckless nuclear terrorism that North Korea currently practices.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands is stepping up their support in this regard by joining the Atomic Energy Agency’s board this fall. The Dutch are contributing 250, 000 euros (about 346,000 U.S. dollars) to the agency’s Nuclear Security Plan. This plan is designed to improve nuclear security and combat nuclear terrorism. North Korea is one of the group’s primary targets. The Kingdom of the Netherlands also urges other nations to contribute to this cause to end the possible threat of nuclear warfare between nations and North Korea.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands also sees this as an opportunity to forward the movement to end the constant possibility of nuclear warfare. The Kingdom of the Netherlands also recognizes the terrorist organization Hamas as a threat to the world.

With the growing importance of nuclear energy to combat against climate change, The Kingdom of the Netherlands believes that the international community should set non- proliferation standards and other safeguards against nuclear terrorism is observed. Politicians and experts from over sixty other countries have met this summer to discuss the ever growing fact. Along with the assistance from the United States, and Russia, more countries since 2006 have joined this initiative along with being in part of the IAEA.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Nigeria
Delegate Name: Evon Pervan Keller
School: Roeper School

With the declining health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, Nigeria would hope that the policies instated by Kim Jong Il would not be changed by his successor and son, Kim Jong Un. In the past, North Korea has been a major supplier to Nigeria with Nuclear technology along with the nations of Libya, Iran, Egypt, Pakistan and Syria. Nigeria hopes that the North Korean policy of “ Military First” will not be dropped as this is a economic stand by which Nigeria relies on. We, as one the most dominant military powers in Africa, wish to try and keep the on-going trade of nuclear technology continuous between North Korea and Nigeria. The topic of malnutrition is however one of great magnitude. Nigeria, as of 2002, launched its “ National Policy on Nutrition and Food” which sets goals such as the reduction of child malnutrition and the reduction of micronutrient deficiencies specifically in vitamin A, Iodine, and Iron. With the specific topic of child malnutrition, Nigeria has set goals for a thirty percent decrease in child malnutrition by the year 2010. To North Korea, we suggest that you adopt a plan of action discussing goals that you plan to make in hopes of decreasing child malnutrition and the health of your nation but at the same time, refrain from abolishing your military research. We hope future North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will not change his policies on military technology but make moves towards tackling the problem of child malnutrition.

Evon Pervan-Keller

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: North Korea
Delegate Name: Greg Cline
School: Royal Oak High School

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea believes that it has just as much right to possess a nuclear arsenal for self-protection as any other nation. The United States is in possession of what is probably the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world, and yet, there is no talk of sanctions on the United States to force them to disarm. The fact that they were able to develop their nuclear arsenal, and at great cost to the inhabitants of their test sites such as Bikini Atoll, before the existence of international regulation of such actions should not exempt them from that scrutiny.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is perfectly willing to disarm when there is no longer any need for nuclear weapons as a means of self-defense. We hope to avoid the imposition of sanctions that western nations are so very fond of given that they will simply harm the people of The Democratic People's Republic of Korea for trying to protect our right to sovereignty. Frankly, The Democratic People's Republic of Korea resents terms such as belligerent that are used to occasionally used to describe our government, as we believe our actions are justified by the need to defend ourselves from some western powers that attempt to distort the world’s view of The Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

We look forward to negotiating with the other delegates and coming to a peaceful solution to any perceived problems there may be in the Korean peninsula.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Norway
Delegate Name: Anders Helakoski
School: Mattawan High School

Norway believes that the major issue at hand in the Korean Peninsula is the organization of the government and other activities in North Korea. The fact that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Il, has named his very own son as the next leader of the country is very troubling. All of the other countries with nuclear arms are very clear about their destructive capabilities. Whether North Korea truly is hiding and creating nuclear weapons or not, they need to admit to what they possess such as many of the other nations have done. Norway has no physical influence in the region right now, however, we are a member of NATO who is very intrigued in finding out more about North Korea. Also, as a democratic state, we are very concerned about North Korea's "election" process of the leader simply naming his own son.

Norway suggests that the United Nations would try to find out more about North Korea's private activities. We would like to see North Korea act like the rest of the global community. Nongovernmental organizations such as UNICEF and more nearby countries need to provide even more support to the suffering, malnourished citizens of North Korea. Our primary allies will likely be the other democratic, developed nations supporting more United Nations involvement. We are strongly opposed to leaving this issue alone and allowing the North Korean citizens to suffer along with, possibly, the rest of the world.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Ashley Smith
School: Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is greatly troubled by North Korea’s acquisition of nuclear weapons and long-range missiles and their irresponsibility in testing these weapons. North Korea has not shown the world that they can use nuclear technology responsibly. North Korea has banished International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors from their nuclear facilities and has refused to submit information about their facilities to the international community. Accordingly, we are sincerely concerned about North Korea’s potentially militant intentions. North Korea has shown its inability to conform to international standards not only in its attempts to forge suspect alliances but also in its complete disregard for international law with the production of weapons of mass destruction.

Born out of our concerns for the situation in North Korea, we have chosen a few particular actions that we would like to see accomplished in this summit and over the course of several years. We encourage North Korea to allow the IAEA full access to their nuclear plants and to be forthcoming with the international community about their peaceful nuclear intentions. We would also like to see North Korea return to the six-party talks between the United States of America, South Korea, North Korea, Russia, China, and Japan. Another problem that plagues the Korean Peninsula that we would like to see resolved is the lack of concern the North Korean government has shown over human rights violations and the humanitarian crisis within the DPRK. Pakistan would also like to see international unity in opposition to North Korea’s belligerence as a united front is an integral component of effective response. We are hopeful that our impending summit will bring positive change to the situation in the Korean Peninsula.

Thoughtfully submitted,

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Palestine
Delegate Name: Malcolm Bean
School: Flint Southwestern Classical Academy

Palestine extends its deepest condolences to the people of North Korea, we fully know what it is like to be oppressed. On that note we would like to state that we are fully against the recognized government of North Korea. No one, be they leader of a country or rebel against it, should deny people their basic rights. This “Songun” mentality is pure rubbish, the military only exist to protect its people. In fact basic logic states that if a military is going to exist it must have a civilian pool to recruit from.

This lack of regard for civilian welfare or even basic logic shows on Kim Jong Il’s part. Now Palestine hopes it is not the only nation to recognize that it is dangerous to allow this kind of man to exist. He has shown time and time again disregard for international law as can be seen in his nuclear program. Also he has created laws that contradict themselves for example South Korean propaganda is not to be touched by any North Korean, however that propaganda is to be thrown away as soon as possible. Now unless every citizen is awarded a tool that can pick up trash without touching it then it is apparent that common sense is not something the dictator was blessed with.

But what is to be done on this front? It is beyond the purview of the United Nations to dispose of a government even if it is quite obviously detrimental to basic human rights. So Palestine purposes a very basic solution, hold democratic elections monitored by the U.N. within the country to see if the leader should remain in power. These plebiscites would be done by region so the U.N. forces are not to wide spread but without the regions results being made public knowledge. However what needs to still be discussed in conference is a way to protect these civilians from both physical and mental abuse from either side.

However Palestine is not naive it recognizes that certain parties will have a vested interest in keeping away any democratic means. However we hope that the democratic hound dogs (i.e. America, Britian, France) will be willing to extend their influence in a manner that will make sure North Korea has no choice but to accept these turns. However some of the Asian powers may be against the unsettling of the status quo. As always international trust and agreements will have have to built so that the people of North Korea have to suffer no longer.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Russia
Delegate Name: Leslie Cyranowski
School: Forest Hills Central High School

In mid-2006, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea test-fired a number of short-range missiles. The test-fire sparked international condemnation and threats of disciplinary measures by some countries, including sanctions. Less than three years later, DPRK conduced a second test, arguing the merits of its right to a military deterrent. DPRK has announced its withdrawal from the armistice that ended the Korean war. During that time, multilateral negotiations had remained stalled. In recent times, however, these negotiations have slowly picked up. The DPRK has said that further missile tests would be launched and it warned that it would react strongly to penal pressures from the international community. These moves by North Korea effectively served to further isolate the country and confirm its pariah status within the international community.

Unlike the United Sates and the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation believes that all countries have the right to pursue nuclear energy and power. Russia has actively helped DPRK in its strive for nuclear energy and would like the question the countries that believe that only certain countries are allowed nuclear power, while others are not. The Russian policy towards nuclear issues in the Korean Peninsula is the most important factor that determines Russia’s nonproliferation policy and its relations with the United States. We two countries object to the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, including nuclear weapons, however the Russian Federation refuses to accept a hard-line policy towards the DPRK because we wish to strengthen our relations with the countries of Northeast Asia. The Russian Federation wishes to develop an agreement with China and the Republic of Korea to give rise to a compromise between the United States and North Korea.

The Russian Federation is a participant in the Six-Party talks aimed at the denuclearization of the Korea Peninsula and now interacts with NATO members as an equal, though without veto power. Russia has joined the People’s Republic of China in warning the international community against cornering the DPRK with harsh sanctions and urges the international community to think twice before implementing said sanctions.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Somalia
Delegate Name: Michael Avi-Yonah
School: Cranbrook Kingswood

There will be no peace in the world until nuclear weapons cease to exist. The Republic of Somalia wholeheartedly condemns the usage of nuclear weapons and seeks the abolition of these weapons. Therefore, we feel it necesary that North Korea stops its nuclear ambitions and joins the UN Security Council in calling for the North Korean government to participate in the six-party talks, as stated in Resolution 1874 adopted in May.

Is is detrimental for world peace if North Korea does not return to the six-party talks. We also call on North Korea to renounce its withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, signed by 189 countries. We urge other countries to stop financial aid to Noth Korea. Somalia will not provide assistance to North Korea, and will comply with the Security Council's request to search North Korean cargo ships. We call on other countries to do the same. Somalia also calls for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the Korean Peninsula. Somalia hopes to see a united, democratic Korea. We support the South Korean governments efforts to do so. We believe the world will not see a united Korea if the North Korean government continues to ignore the UN's request and continue its isolationist policies. Somalia would also like to call attention to other countries uses of nuclear weapons, like Israel. We believe it is not appropriate for any countries to have nuclear weapons, and Somalia will do all that can be done to prevent the usage of these fatal and unnecesary weapons.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: South Africa
Delegate Name: Mary Allison Misra
School: Cranbrook Kingswood

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.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: South Korea
Delegate Name: Victoria Sun
School: Forest Hills Central High School

In regards to the matter of Nuclear Proliferation in North Korea, South Korea feels as though they are in danger. Because North Korea walked out on the Six-Party Talks (talks between the United States, South Korea,North Korea, China, Russia, and Japan) earlier this year, South Korea feels disheartened and fears for the safety of their own people.

In the past, South Korea has attempted to come to peace with North Korea, using the Sunshine Policy to try to clear up tensions between the North and the South. While the Sunshine policy was going on, South Korea had no idea that North Korea was secretly testing nuclear weapons. Once found out, however, and because of North Korea’s stubbornness, this policy has slowly come to an end. North Korea has become hostile towards South Korea since the election of Lee Myung Bak, calling him a traitor and threatening to fire an atomic bomb into South Korea.

South Korea would like the UN to try and take action to stop North Korea from weapons testing before something horrible happens in the future. South Korea believes that in this way, they can not only keep their own people safe, but they can also keep the rest of the world safe from harm.

South Korea’s ultimate goal would be to see the testing of Nuclear Weapons to end in North Korea. They still hope to see the reunification of the two countries. Seoul also wishes to avoid a sudden regime change in Pyongyang that would force it to bear the economic burden of a large influx of refugees across its border.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Sudan
Delegate Name: John Cotton
School: Forest Hills Eastern High School

In the Korean Peninsula, the country of North Korea is causing conflict because of their aggressive foreign policies, now that North Korea has successfully attained nuclear weapons. North Korea has a desire to become a world superpower and be able to dictate in the world whatever they desire. This aggression while possessing their nuclear weapons gives fear to countries around the world. The fear is derived from the unknowing of whether North Korea may activate and use nuclear weapons. If North Korea were to attack any nation with their nuclear weapons it would result in a third world war that would result in devastation, hunger, violence, and human rights violations around the world. Sudan believes the United Nations must step in and take control of the production and use of nuclear arms in North Korea and around the World to prevent such violence.

North Korea also has controversial issues with their human rights. North Korea is a communist, socialist republic but is many times to be considered to be a totalitarian dictatorship in reality, which has poor accommodations for the people. The secretive government of North Korea and their closed borders keeps the extreme violations of human rights hard to identify and resolve. The United Nations as an international organization, their purpose is to promote world peace and social progress, and Sudan believes the United Nations has a responsibility to engage their resources in improving human rights around the world. The North Korean people are desperately in need of intervention by the United Nations and we must not allow people to be mistreated in the communist state of North Korea.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Syria
Delegate Name: Evan Rocher
School: Cranbrook Kingswood

The situation in the Korean peninsula has caused several severe problems for the people of Korea. Recent missile launches have increased tension in the area substantially , and economic sanctions have lead to a crippling of infrastructure in North Korea. The delegation of Syria firmly believes that the only solution to the situation in the Korean peninsula is a removal of sanctions and a total restart of diplomatic processes leading up to a firm solution with regards to the either re-unification of the peninsula or far more stable and permanent relations between the two states. The government of Syria feels, however, that forcing the issue by way of sanction or otherwise giving significant roles in the mediation of said solution to nations that are not intimately involved with the Korean problem infringes on the rights of both North and South Korea to have full control over their own relations with other countries.

Syria does feel that the United Nations has a role to play with regards to this situation, however, it thinks that the role of the United Nations is not to be a arbiter of this agreement, but rather to represent the case of the Korean people as a whole and advocate for the solution that would assist them the most. Syria also feels that regardless of the United Nations' stance on the result of the negotiations conducted by the relevant states, it is the duty of the United Nations to provide as much assistance as is requested by those governments so as to assist in the success of the diplomatic agreement and the well being of the Korean people.

In conclusion, Syria believes that the United Nations does have a duty to the Korean people to ensure that the situation on the peninsula is resolved peacefully- however, it must remember that it has no right to interfere with internal Korean politics and that its duties lie with the Korean people and to no other groups.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Turkey
Delegate Name: Shamus Carey
School: Royal Oak High School

Turkey holds great concern for North koreas nuclear status. Turkey believes that North Koreas nuclear weapons program should be dissolved and all weapons disarmed as soon as is possible. Turkey strongly believes that money used on nuclear weapons could much more effectively be used to help the hungry and poverty-stricken of the nation of North Korea.

Turkey does not insist, however, that korea must completely halt the use of nuclear power as a positive way to power the nation. Turkey believes that all countries should have a right to nuclear power, but that nuclear weapons are far too powerful to be readily available for use by any country.

Turkey believes that More effort should be taken on the issue of poverty, in the 1990's alone up to three million people died of starvation. If North Korea canceled its nuclear program it would have a much larger budget to focus on problems facing the many people living in poverty on its streets.

North Korea is known for having one of the worst records in the world for the treatment of it's own citizens. Turkey believes that efforts should be made to peacefully ensure that these citizens are treated how they deserve to be treated.

Turkey believes that it is in North Koreas best interest to take the measures shown here if North Korea wants to be able to improve conditions of everyone in the nation and encourage the people of its nation to cooperate with the wishes of their leader of their own free will.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: United Kingdom
Delegate Name: Stephan Bae
School: Cranbrook Kingswood

In recent history, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has proven to be the foundation of innumerable issues. The nation’s development of nuclear weapons, as well as the potential to distribute these amongst other aggressive parties throughout the world, has increased tensions. Meanwhile, North Korea’s indisputable disregard for human rights is a source of significant concern. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s lack of consistency in its policies is also extremely frustrating. Their apparent dependence on the physical state of Kim Jong Il, as well as their desire to advocate Kim Jong Un, resulting in capricious policies, has exasperated nations endeavoring to find resolutions to the multitude of present issues. The United Kingdom, as a nation attempting to achieve steady talks with North Korea, recognizes the severity of the current situation and the necessity for taking forceful action in order to assuage these overwhelming issues and to prevent future problems.

While not a member of the Six-Party Talks, the United Kingdom, as with every other nation, is severely impacted by the issues surrounding North Korea. The discrepancies in North Korean policies have caused enormous apprehension in our nation. The United Kingdom has addressed this issue through the United Nations, mainly due to our lack of success in achieving talks with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

The United Kingdom acknowledges the existence of numerous possible solutions to the pressing issue engulfing North Korea. However, our nation believes that the most effective and immediate method to alleviating tensions is communication. Thus, the United Kingdom first and foremost strongly encourages the United Nations to develop a fastidious resolution demanding consistent talks with North Korea. The forming of such a resolution would limit North Korea’s current ability to withdraw from talks at their leisure. In addition to these increased talks, the United Kingdom strongly promotes the continuation of aid for North Korea, both from individual nations and non-governmental organizations, provided that North Korea does not oppose such assistance, which would then raise questions of national sovereignty. On the other hand, the United Kingdom opposes a resolution which impedes the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s eventual succession, as it is a domestic affair and beyond the United Nation’s jurisdiction. Last but not least, the United Kingdom, realizing that North Korea is a belligerent nation, endorses the continuation of sanctions against the nation until there are improvements in diplomatic relations. Essentially, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland calls for a multifaceted resolution emphasizing increased and more consistent communication as the main purpose, for while addressing each issue could benefit that one specific problem, such action would not benefit the overall problems surrounding North Korea, and since communication is the only veritable catalyst for the solution of the situation in the Korean Peninsula as an entirety.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: United States
Delegate Name: Nicole Smith
School: Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy

The United States of America has a long and storied history with the Korean Peninsula. Accordingly, we enjoy a unique perspective and insight into the problems that plague the peninsula today. At present, our foremost concern in the Korean Peninsula is the misguided leadership of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Amidst the destitution of the North Korean population, Kim Jong-Il has usurped an enormous and disturbing amount of power which he has wielded to envelop the state in complete isolation from the international community. Of late, the DPRK’s deviance from accepted political norms (including the recent capture of two journalists), careless production and subsequent testing of weapons of mass destruction, unilateral and unprovoked withdrawal from the UN armistice ending the Korean War, and an unwillingness to return to promising six-party talks have forced the United States of America to turn toward economic sanctions as a means of convincing the government of the DPRK to act in the best interests of their people.

Via the meeting of the Special Political Committee, the United States of America hopes to see greater transparency from the North Korean government and increased international unity in opposing the dangerous actions and poor decisions of the North Korean government. We believe that it is imperative for the committee to discuss and discourage North Korea’s production of long-range missiles as their apparent belligerence represents a serious threat to international security. It is our hope that through constructive conversation the United Nations can assist the DPRK in dismantling their nuclear weapons, achieving complete honesty and transparency with the world and rejoining the global community as a rational and productive nation.

Respectfully submitted,

The United States of America

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Venezuela
Delegate Name: Linas Templeton
School: Saline High School

The Korean War started the conflict over the Korean Peninsula. After the south refused to hold elections, North Korea attacked South Korea on 25 June 1950 to reunite the Korean peninsula, divided since 1948. The U.N., shocked by this action, enacte resolution 82, demanding that North korea withdraws to the 38th parallel, that a commision be formed by the U.N. to monitor the situation, and that all U.N. members support the U.N. in this. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics supported the north, providing weapons to North Korea. The Majority of aid was provided to North Korea by The People's Republic of China. The United Nations supported South Korea with soldiers. North Korea failed to acheive a planned surrender after a quick war, due to the intervention of the U.N. and other powers. After a quick advance by north Korean forces, capturing a U.N. general, took all but the area around Pusan. After an increase of forces to 180,000, out numbering the North Korean Army by 80,000 soldiers, and 500 medium tanks, they counter attacked. The North Korean forces where driven north. Ths encuraged an idea by the U.N. Head of forces in korea, Gen. MacArthur. An amphibious assaulit against Inchon, a major port and behind North Korean lines. After capturing Inchon, with only light resistance to to misinformation passed. This threatned to trap the main Korean army. after forcing the North Korean Army near the Chinese boarder, China got involved on the 15 Oct. 1950, responding to the advance past the 38th parellel. When the People's Republic of China pushed the U.N. forces back, they hastily moved to destroy and evacuate from Hungnam. After almost a year of the line moving back an forth, a stalemate developed at line Kansas, just north of the 38th parrellel for two years. . The Armistice Agreement was signed by the U.S. and North Korea, with south Korea refusing to sign. technically, both countries are still in a state of war. Recently, the DPRK has been taking a disturbingly "militant" stance, testing long range missiles and nuclear weapons. while the south is a fully developed nation, the north deals with massive human rights issues and economic concerns.

Venezuela has recently taken a stance towards a "strategic alliance" with the DPRK, in an effort to hold back the imperialism of the united state, to act as a counter to US power in Southern asia and South america. Venezzuela, saying this, also recognizes the problem of nuclear proliferation and strongly condems the testing of nuclear weapons. Veezuela hopes that the DPRK will abide by all previous agreements with the IAEA and the 6 party talks.

Topic: Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Country: Vietnam
Delegate Name: Joey Lautrup
School: Mattawan High School

Vietnam strongly believes that the state of North Korea and its government is affecting the world recently more than ever. Kim Jung Il has named his own son as his successor, which could easily lead to many troubles in the future. He has proved to be very unpredictable in the past, and his son could prove to be even more dangerous. Also the possible secretive development of nuclear weapons proves to be a very dangerous threat not only to world powers but to nearby countries such as Vietnam. Domestically, the human rights of North Korea’s citizens are in a horrendous state. Vietnam believes that change in North Korea must take place soon, but it must not be done in a hasty manner. As a country who has developed into a market economy, while remaining communistic, Vietnam has proved that it is possible to have a communist government and to have a more open society. Our country is very concerned about the condition of North Korea and hopes that it will learn from our previous example.

Vietnam suggests that something immediately be done affecting the long suffering citizens of North Korea, but not in a way that will upset or offend Kim Jung Il. As a former enemy of the U.S. and other democratic nations, we feel that we as a fellow communist nation somewhat know the situation that is going on in North Korea and what it could become if it were to make some changes. It is key that a resolution is not made against Kim Jung Il, but it is made with Kim Jung Il.The U.N. should make a strong effort to find out more about North Korea domestically and to find out more about the rumored development of nuclear weapons. On an even larger note, the people of North Korea need aid and support with the help of nearby countries. If the communist leaders of North Korea saw this support, they may be more open to the rest of the world in the future. The secrecy must be stopped, and North Korea must feel that it has an ally in the U.N. if it is willing to reform in a peaceful way. Vietnam is a peaceful nation and believes that it is crucial that a violent approach to this situation is not carried out and that progress is made in the most respectful way possible.