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On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Korean Academic Council on the UN System (KACUNS) hosted a special session titled "Republic of Korea as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council: Innovating for Peace and Prosperity" at the 20th Jeju Forum.
Conference Theme: Harnessing Innovation for Peace and Shared Prosperity Session Title: Republic of Korea as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council: Innovating for Peace and Prosperity Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 Time: 17:10–18:40 (90 minutes) Venue: International Convention Center JEJU, Room 203 Hosts: Jeju Peace Institute; Korean Academic Council on the UN System (KACUNS); Graduate School of International and Area Studies (GSIAS), Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) This session discussed the Republic of Korea’s role as a non-permanent UN Security Council member. Panelists addressed innovative strategies for managing geopolitical instability, including U.S.-China rivalry, regional tensions in East Asia, and global conflicts. The session was moderated by Professor Daewon Ohn, Dean of the Graduate School of International and Area Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Presentations were delivered by Shengyao Tang (FAO Korea), James Heenan (UN Human Rights Office Seoul), Saerye Kim (UNHCR Korea Office), and Hyun Mook Lim (UNESCO APCEIU). Kyung-Chul Lee (Senior Representative for UN Security Council Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROK) and Professor Shin-Wha Lee (Korea University, former President of KACUNS) participated as discussants. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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