Why UN still matters to Korea
Last month, an article in The New York Times by Katrin Bennhold explained why the United Nations still matters to the world. The author rightly pointed out that it matters because in it, the countries did what they were supposed to do — practice diplomacy. Today, the U.N. remains to be the best place on the global level to do just that. And this applies to every state. Many representatives took…
In a recent article by Katrin Bennhold in The New York Times, the importance of the United Nations for global diplomacy was highlighted. The U.N. serves as a platform for countries to engage in diplomatic discussions and practice their roles as expected members of the international community. It remains a crucial space where representatives from various states, such as the United States and Iran, voice their opinions and participate in debates, even when it means protesting or walking out during sessions.
While the U.N. is not as effective in resolving conflicts as its founders initially envisioned, its extensive reach sets it apart from any other organization. Notably, a year ago marked the first instance where a Korean president, President Lee Jae Myung, chaired a Security Council session. Reflecting on the challenges of governance, President Lee drew parallels between managing artificial intelligence (AI) and addressing the threat posed by nuclear weapons when the U.N. was established.
At the General Assembly, President Lee brought up AI again, emphasizing its significance alongside climate change and energy security as pressing global issues.
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