Korea's envoy stresses protection of civilians, upholding international law at UNSC meeting on Middle East Lee Kyung-chul, the government's special representative for Middle East peace, said that the situation in the region underscores the importance of the principle of peaceful conflict resolution during an open debate session titled "Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East" at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday. 2026.6.13
North Korea slams UNSC meeting on Russia's strike on Ukraine North Korea on Tuesday denounced a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Russia's recent airstrike on Ukraine, defending Moscow's action as a just exercise of the right to self-defense. 2026.1.13
Blinken reiterates the U.S. commitment to defending Korea The United States remains committed to using all of its military capabilities, including nuclear, to defend South Korea, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday after talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin. 2023.2.5
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