South Korea was elected to the U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2025-2027 time period on Wednesday, as Seoul seeks to actively take part in worldwide efforts to handle North Korean and different human rights points.
The U.N. Common Meeting elected South Korea to the 47-member council for a sixth time in a direct and secret poll at U.N. headquarters in New York. The nation served on the council from 2006-2008, 2008-2011, 2013-2015, 2016-2018 and 2020-2022.
With Wednesday’s election to the UNHRC, South Korea will probably be current concurrently at three key U.N. our bodies, together with the Safety Council and the Financial and Social Council.
Seoul’s international ministry mentioned that the election mirrored its efforts to boost human rights at house and overseas, and was an consequence of its “lively” and “across-the-board” diplomacy.
“As a council member through the three-year interval, the (South Korean) authorities will actively take part in discussions on main worldwide human rights points, together with the North Korean human rights concern, and the worldwide group’s endeavors to guard and improve human rights,” it mentioned in a press launch.
As a physique liable for strengthening the promotion and safety of human rights across the globe, membership relies on equitable geographical distribution. Out of the whole 47 seats, 13 seats are assigned for the Asia-Pacific area.
South Korea sought reelection in 2022 however failed. UNHRC members serve for a interval of three years and should not eligible for quick re-election after serving two consecutive phrases. (Yonhap)