Topic: 2024-Famine in Conflict Zones
Country: Republic of Korea
Delegate Name: Vivienne Grzelak
Delegate: Viv Grzelak
School: Williamston High School
Country: Republic of Korea
Committee: FAO
Topic: Famine in Conflict Zones
Famine in conflict zones is a serious issue in our world. As seen in the conflict zones like DRC & Gaza, famine is a huge risk as of right now. Due to lack of clean drinking water and edible food, these areas face the risk of famine everyday. The conflict in these areas causes supplies needed to survive to become scarce for the innocent people who need it the most. Historically, countries who have faced conflict in the past have used rapid reconstruction and development plans to rebuild their societies after the conflict period was over, as in the case of the Republic of Korea. NGOs helping countries dealing with food security problems has proven beneficial, but due to conflict in some of these areas help has proven to be not as accessible because of the dangerous conditions.
The Republic of Korea has had a history of conflict and used to be a recipient of the World Food Program. Now that it is a stable country with no current conflict, it has become a top donor for the WFP. In recent years the Republic of Korea has donated over 40 million dollars to go towards food security in conflict zones like Syria, Yemen, and Kenya. Yemen in particular has been promised by the Republic of Korea’s government to help them in light of their humanitarian crisis; donating over 19 million US dollars to help with humanitarian aid and providing the people of Yemen with South Korean rice.
As the Republic of Korea has been a known donor to humanitarian causes to help with countries in conflict, we emphasize to other developed nations to help humanitarian causes in conflict zones. This would help build strong relations with developing nations. Thinking of developing nations who need more aid, should be discussed thoroughly going forth and seeing how to solve this conflict within a conflict is of the utmost importance.
