Seoul cosponsors North Korea human rights resolution for first time in 4 years | NK News
NK News Logo
November 05, 2024
News

Seoul cosponsors North Korea human rights resolution for first time in 4 years

Yoon administration’s decision to endorse annual UN resolution marks break from approach under previous government

South Korea has cosponsored the annual U.N. resolution condemning human rights violations in North Korea for the first time in four years, the foreign ministry announced Tuesday.

Seoul cosponsored the resolution at the U.N. General Assembly Third Committee on Monday after the EU put forward the resolution, according to ministry spokesperson Lim Soo-suk.

Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.