Korea, UNDP sign agreement on mine removal cooperation
Korea and a U.N. development body have signed an agreement on mine clearance cooperation, as part of Seoul's broader push to enhance public safety through global standards, the defense ministry said Wednesday. The ministry signed a statement of intent (SOI) with the U.N. Development Program (UNDP) the previous day, under which they will share expertise and operational experience in mine…
South Korea and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for mine clearance cooperation, as part of Seoul's initiative to improve public safety through global standards, according to the defense ministry. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed earlier in the week, outlining the sharing of expertise and operational experience in mine removal, the ministry announced.
This marks Korea's inaugural formal partnership with an international organization following the enactment of the country's Mine Action Act and its long-term landmine policy roadmap. Seoul has been transitioning its approach to landmine clearance from a strictly military operation to a more comprehensive effort centered on public safety and land restoration.
To facilitate this shift, Seoul has increasingly sought partnerships with international bodies such as the UNDP, which establishes global mine action standards. The two entities will exchange knowledge and practices in mine action and maintain regular discussions on implementation measures, the ministry stated.
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