Peace and security
Korean Peninsula at UNGA 81
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Democratic People’s Republic of Korea · Day 6Kim Son GyongMr. President, The historic 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea was held with splendor in February this year in Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Under the unique leadership of Comrade Kim Jong Un, President of the State Affairs of the DPRK, our people have now confidently embarked on new massive projects aimed at building on the successes in pioneering a era of comprehensive development and leading it to new heights.
The path ahead of us is laden with numerous challenges and difficulties presented by inhumane acts of certain forces that disfavor the DPRK's very existence, let alone her development.
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Republic of Korea · Day 1Lee Jae MyungThrough the Busan Global Partnership Forum, we will continue to support inclusive growth, share Korea's development experiences such as the Saemaul Undong, and continue to make sustainable and innovative investments.
Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, and distinguished delegates, when it comes to peace on the Korean Peninsula, the Republic of Korea knows firsthand the change that the United Nations has brought about.
35 years ago, the two Koreas were admitted to the UN as members on this very stage.
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Ukraine · Day 2Volodymyr ZelenskyyHis comrade, the leader of North Korea, sent his troops to Russia to support the weak points of the Russian army.
The North Koreans also suffered losses, heavy losses.
You probably saw the broadcast from Pyongyang when they honored those who were killed.
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Japan · Day 1Takaichi SanaeThere are also concerns regarding the proliferation of nuclear and missile-related technologies through the strengthening of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
The security of the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic is inseparable.
The advancement of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, as well as its use of malicious cyber activities, including cryptocurrency thefts, as a source of funding, are clear violations of relevant Security Council resolutions and pose a serious threat to international peace and security.
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Timor-Leste · Day 2José Ramos-HortaThose unfortunate ones who survived the blast died long, painful deaths.
Russia, US, China, France, the UK, all members of the NPT, were joined by four countries, not members of NPT, Israel, India, Pakistan, North Korea.
Yes, North Korea has nuclear arsenal, arsenal estimated to be around 100.
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- Democratic People's Republic of Korea · Day 6
Japan, a world criminal state, is accelerating its transformation into a world state against the background of growing geopolitical tensions and block confrontation.
In line with the updated 2026 defense white paper, Japan is frantically enforcing militarist policies such as the highest ever military expenditure, introduction of AI into the self-defense force commanding system, and reshuffle of the structure of the Ministry of Defense, to name just a few.
On the other hand, it is widely known that Japan formulated the possession of preemptive attack capabilities by revising the national security strategy in 2022 and is now speeding up purchase and development of long-range missiles.
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Canada · Day 5Anita AnandWe will continue to implement UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea.
And by working with our regional partners, we are cracking down on transnational crime, including scam centers.
Canada's position on Iran is unequivocal.
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- Democratic People's Republic of Korea · Day 6
It is obviously aimed at covering up its criminal identity of undermining the foundation of security in the region while establishing legal and institutional mechanisms and expanding aggressive strike capabilities as a war state.
Obviously speaking, Japan is a defeated nation and listed as an enemy state in the Charter of the United Nations.
The reality proves that Japan's political climate and intrinsic nature marked by a gene of aggression remains unchanged and are mutating into more dangerous forms with each passing day.
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