September 16, 2019
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 In 2024-Private Military Contractors

Topic: 2024-Private Military Contractors
Country: Republic of Korea
Delegate Name: Juliet Guenther

Delegate: Juliet Guenther
Country: Republic of Korea
Topic: Private Military Contractors

Private Military Contractors (PMC) are a very unreliable and unaccountable military force. While countries have been able to use mercenaries since the middle ages, the modern era has shown how they are a serious liability. Nations have become too attached to their PMC’s but the PMC’s are attached by monetary interest. By continuing to use PMCs, nations are at risk of having their mercenaries lose loyalty and rebel. This has happened countless times, especially in developing nations. However, last year this same type of rebellion occurred against Russia when Wagner attempted a military coup. A very strong nation that is no longer at their peak, but still nothing to scoff at should not be facing these issues. These problems show why we need to address this issue. This is because if not
even the employers of PMCs can control the organization, then there is a serious dilemma here.
The Republic of Korea has had a long history of allyship with the United States, the end of the second World War allowed for Korea’s independence. In this allyship there is a strong dependence on the United States and other allies for military support due to Korea’s need to defend themself from regional conflict. This has created a strong dependency on the United States for military support. While recently Korea has begun to become more and more independant there is still a sense of dependance and agreement with United States geopolitical stances. That being said, the Republic of Korea has started to move towards the privatization of Korea’s military since 2009. Recognizing that alone and the strong relationship with the United States, it is clear that Korea holds a very similar position to the United States, and will give them support.
The Republic of Korea will continue to support their strong allies. These allies include but are not limited to the United States, as well as many members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The Republic of Korea will resist efforts to add bureaucracy to PMCs. However, this does not mean that Korea will resist holding those who hire PMCs and the PMC themself accountable for violations of human rights but rather support such efforts. The Republic of Korea will promote a better distinction between domestic and international uses of PMCs as internal security should not be stopped unless there is a concern of human rights. That is the plan for the Republic of Korea at the Disarmament & International Security Committee