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제52차 인권이사회 고위급 회기 연설(2.28)
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Statement by H.E. Park Jin
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea
High-level Segment
52nd session of the Human Rights Council
Mr. President,
High Commissioner,
Distinguished Delegates,
(튀르키예 지진 애도)
Let me start by offering
my heartfelt condolences to those affected
by the devastating earthquakes
in Türkiye and Syria.
Korea stands in solidarity
with the people of these two countries.
And we are committed to supporting
recovery efforts in any way possible.
(신임 인권최고대표 임명 평가)
I also wish to congratulate Mr. Volker Turk
on his recent appointment as High Commissioner.
Under his able leadership,
I am confident that the OHCHR
will fulfill its critical role of promoting human rights
in all corners of the world.
(인권 동향 및 세계인권선언 75주년 평가)
Mr. President,
Today, we find ourselves
at a turning point in history.
The world is facing conflicts and divisions
on a scale not seen in decades.
The challenges we face today –
from the ongoing war in Ukraine,
to the economic downturn
and climate change -
all have far-reaching implications for human rights.
As we celebrate the 75th anniversary
of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
we should draw inspiration
from its visionary mission
to address these global challenges.
The Declaration serves as a reminder
that human rights are essential
for freedom, justice, and peace.
And as a nation
aspiring to become a global pivotal state (GPS),
Korea is committed to working towards this end.
At home, we recently ratified the
International Convention on Enforced Disappearance
as well as the Optional Protocol to the Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
(우리 중점의제)
And globally,
Korea will continue to engage constructively
with the Human Rights Council,
with a focus on the following areas.
First, we recognize the significant impact
of new technologies on human rights,
and made it a priority to address their implications.
In this regard, we will table
our third resolution at the 53rd session,
to make meaningful progress
on this important topic.
We look forward to working closely
with Member States on this resolution.
I also wish to share
that Korea is creating a Digital Bill of Rights.
The Bill aims to define
the right to enjoy digital technologies.
We believe this will help
to shape a global digital order
that prioritizes human rights and dignity.
Secondly, we believe the Council
should play a greater role
in assisting developing countries
build capacity to advance human rights.
This can be achieved
by providing technical assistance,
sharing best practices, and mobilizing resources.
To this end, Korea is dedicated
to sharing our experiences and
providing funding through OHCHR.
Thirdly, we recognize that as crises escalate,
the most vulnerable, especially women and girls,
bear the brunt of the impact.
And as a country with a history of women and girls
being victimized as “comfort women,”
we are committed to advancing
the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda.
In this regard, under our
Action with Women and Peace initiative,
we are providing a global platform for dialogue
and galvanize action for upholding
the rights of women and girls.
In fact, at our latest conference,
we tried to shine a spotlight on Asian women
fighting for peace on the front lines,
including the women and girls in Afghanistan.
Finally, Korea hopes to continue working
with the Japanese government
to restore the honor and dignity of the “comfort women”,
and help heal their psychological wounds.
(우크라이나)
Mr. President,
Last week marked one year
since Russia invaded Ukraine.
The impact of the war on civilians
has been devastating,
with thousands of lives lost
and many more uprooted.
As the High Commissioner noted,
“accountability is one of the remedies
to heal the wounds of war.”
Allegations of violations
of international humanitarian and human rights law
must be thoroughly investigated.
And perpetrators must be brought to justice.
We call upon the UN human rights mechanisms
for broader engagement to this end.
(북한)
While it is important to remain
focused on Ukraine,
we cannot overlook other parts of the world
that demand our attention,
especially North Korea.
As one of the most repressive regimes,
North Korea has a long history
of human rights abuses.
Ten years ago,
the Commission of Inquiry (COI) on Human Rights
in the DPRK was established.
The COI had issued a report
concluding there were
systematic, widespread, and grave
human rights violations in the country.
Since then, despite the relentless efforts
of the international community
to improve the rights of the North Korean people,
the situation in DPRK remains dire.
The recent COVID-19 measures
have only worsened
the already precarious humanitarian situation.
Severe economic hardship and malnutrition continue
due to the diversion of resources
to develop nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.
And the draconian law adopted in 2020
further denies the right to information
of the North Korean people.
Simply watching or sharing South Korean movies
is now punishable by death.
This is no longer acceptable.
North Korea needs to prioritize
promoting the rights of its people,
rather than sustaining its regime.
We also urge North Korea
to immediately release South Korean nationals
detained in the North.
(인권이사회 입후보)
Mr. President,
In closing, I wish to inform you that
Korea submitted its candidature
to the Human Rights Council for the term 2025-27.
And we humbly ask the support
of all Member States.
Thank you.