Ministry of Foreign Affairs explains DMZ landmine response and dialogue efforts to UN high-level officials (comprehensive)

Second Vice Minister meets with Deputy Secretary-General of the Political Affairs and Peacebuilding Department... High Representative for Disarmament also visited Korea

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ji-heon Kim = The Ministry of Foreign Affairs discussed North Korea issues and peace on the Korean Peninsula with high-ranking officials in the security field of the United Nations.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 13th, Second Vice Minister Kim Jina met with Rosemary DeCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General of the UN Political and Peacebuilding Department (DPPA), who was visiting Korea, at the government building and exchanged opinions on Korea-UN cooperation in the field of peace and security, North Korea issues, and global issues.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that DPPA is a key department within the UN Secretariat in charge of conflict prevention and peace building, including North Korea issues.

Vice Minister Kim explained that the government is making continuous efforts to create conditions for dialogue while firmly responding to North Korea's actions that have heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula, such as the recent mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

Deputy Secretary-General DiCarlo said he is watching the situation on the Korean Peninsula with interest as it has important implications for international peace and security, and will continue to explore the UN's role for peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Deputy Secretary-General DiCarlo evaluated Korea's role and support in the field of peace and security, and expressed special gratitude for the Korean government's financial contribution to the Conflict Prevention Fund (MYA), which supports DPPA's activities.

Jeong Yeon-doo, head of the Foreign Ministry's Diplomatic Strategy and Information Center, met with UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu and discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula and the North Korean nuclear issue.

Representative Nakamitsu visited Korea on the occasion of the 25th Korea-United Nations Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Conference, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNDODA).

Director Chung said at this meeting that, as the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding across the disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control fields, it is important to seek opportunities resulting from the use of AI in the military field and effectively respond to the accompanying challenges.

He then emphasized that various stakeholders in the international community must communicate closely to establish common principles for responsible use of AI in the military field.

Representative Nakamitsu pointed out that while developments in AI and other technologies can strengthen surveillance and verification capabilities, they can also increase the risk of misjudgment and unintended escalation of tension, and that human control, judgment, and responsibility are essential.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also held the 8th Peace Building Fund (PBF) Strategic Dialogue. PBF is a fund under the direct control of the UN Secretary-General that provides timely support for conflict prevention or post-conflict peace establishment. Top donor countries hold annual strategic dialogue to review fund operation strategies and support performance.