연설문
제14차 APEC 각료회의 발언문
- 작성일
- 2002-10-23 00:00:00
- 조회수
- 4523
Ⅰ. Counter-Terrorism and Trade Facilitation
- Thank you, Chairpersons. At the outset, I
would like to congratulate Mexico for consolidating the true transpacific
partnership as the first APEC host in Latin America.
- Turning to the subject on terrorism, I strongly condemn the abominable crime recently
committed against civilians in Bali, Indonesia and Philippines, and offer my
deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the victims. Now I feel terrorists are everyone’s
doorsteps. Faced with the tremendous challenge, we should stand together and
demonstrate our unswerving resolve to those who have committed acts of
terrorism.
- As it is obvious that benefits accruing from
our cooperation could not be attained without security, APEC is the right forum
to deal with the economic security for achieving the goals and visions of APEC.
I therefore welcome the US initiative on Counter-terrorism statement, which
aims to enhance both security and economic activities.
- In particular, Korea appreciates the STAR
(Secure Trade in APEC Region) Initiative as indispensable for fostering safer
trading and business environment. The task ahead of us is to develop smart
processing and create the win-win situation for
achieving the twin objectives, i.e., enhancing the security and, at the same
time, minimizing the increase in transaction costs.
- In order to exercise the smart processing, it is necessary to enhance information exchange and to make relevant know-how and
sophisticated equipment available to member economies. In this regard, we have to devise more concrete steps to assist developing economies to strengthen
their capacity building.
- Korea has maintained its unflagging positionagainst all forms of international terrorism. We have taken comprehensive measures to translate the international
norms into domestic regulations in order to strengthen overall preparedness against terrorism.
- In addition to domestic actions, Korea will continue to promote cooperation with other economies to strengthen
counter-terrorism measures and assist developing economies to step up their capacity to prevent terrorist acts.
- I
would like to express serious concerns over the issue of WMD of North Korea. The development of WMD by North Korea is a
very, very serious matter not only against stability and peace on the Korean
peninsula but also the non-proliferation regime.
- The ROK government firmly opposes North Korea's ambition to develop nuclear weapons. We will continue to strengthen the
close coordination and cooperation with other members for the thorough
examination of North Korea's newly raised clandestine nuclear weapons program
and its absolute termination
- We believe that the issue of North Korea's nuclear weapons program should be resolved by peaceful means through dialogue. We urge North Korea to immediately comply strictly and fully with international obligations and to join the international society as a responsible member. We should let them realize that they have been too long on the wrong side of history. Thank you.