Committee Introduction:
The Six-Party Talks are a series of meetings among six participating states including Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea, Japan, United States of America, China and Russian Federation, with the objectives of resolving the security crisis arising from the North Korean nuclear weapons and missiles development. The contents of the meetings revolve around security guarantee of the North Korean regime, construction of light water reactors, peaceful use of nuclear energy, financial restrictions, and trade normalization.
The Talks were established after DPRK’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 2003. Until these days, the participating countries launched a total of six rounds of talks. Notwithstanding the conciliating gesture by all sides, the talks ceased after the sixth round of talks in 2007 when the hardline South Korean President Lee Myung-bak took office demanding for the denuclearization of the DPRK. In 2009, the DPRK officially declared its withdrawal from the Talks and since then, North Korea has carried out numerous provocative actions including expelling nuclear inspectors and conducting further nuclear and missile tests, rendering the resumption of the Six-Party Talks increasingly unlikely. Nevertheless, with the mounting strain in the Korean Peninsula, we assume that all sides acknowledge the imperative of restarting talks to de-escalate potentially catastrophic tensions.
The Six-Party Talks are a series of meetings among six participating states including Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea, Japan, United States of America, China and Russian Federation, with the objectives of resolving the security crisis arising from the North Korean nuclear weapons and missiles development. The contents of the meetings revolve around security guarantee of the North Korean regime, construction of light water reactors, peaceful use of nuclear energy, financial restrictions, and trade normalization.
The Talks were established after DPRK’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 2003. Until these days, the participating countries launched a total of six rounds of talks. Notwithstanding the conciliating gesture by all sides, the talks ceased after the sixth round of talks in 2007 when the hardline South Korean President Lee Myung-bak took office demanding for the denuclearization of the DPRK. In 2009, the DPRK officially declared its withdrawal from the Talks and since then, North Korea has carried out numerous provocative actions including expelling nuclear inspectors and conducting further nuclear and missile tests, rendering the resumption of the Six-Party Talks increasingly unlikely. Nevertheless, with the mounting strain in the Korean Peninsula, we assume that all sides acknowledge the imperative of restarting talks to de-escalate potentially catastrophic tensions.
Topic Introduction:
Since the confirmation of first successful nuclear test in 2006, the world is alarmed by North Korea’s rapid development of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and its potential of destabilizing regional peace and security. After acquiring nuclear weapons, North Korea has utilized the technology as bargaining chip through provocation and brinkmanship that almost lead to the escalation of armed conflicts.
On November 2017, North Korea is reported to have developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a striking range capable of covering the entire United States. With the growing threats of nuclear confrontation and the increasing capability of missile range, neighboring countries and the West should review and readapt their strategies to cope with destabilizing dynamics in Korean Peninsula and beyond.
Since the confirmation of first successful nuclear test in 2006, the world is alarmed by North Korea’s rapid development of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and its potential of destabilizing regional peace and security. After acquiring nuclear weapons, North Korea has utilized the technology as bargaining chip through provocation and brinkmanship that almost lead to the escalation of armed conflicts.
On November 2017, North Korea is reported to have developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a striking range capable of covering the entire United States. With the growing threats of nuclear confrontation and the increasing capability of missile range, neighboring countries and the West should review and readapt their strategies to cope with destabilizing dynamics in Korean Peninsula and beyond.
Jason Liu, Chair of Six-Party Talks Crisis Committee Greetings to all distinguished delegates! I’m Jason Liu, currently a sophomore majoring in Political Science, Division of International Relations at National Taiwan University, and I am now the Director of Academics in NTUMUN. It's my honor to serve as the Deputy Director of Academics and the Chair of Six-Party Talks Crisis Committee in this year's HSMUN. Since my first Model United Nations conference in 10th grade, I became an active MUN participant, attending about 20 conferences both domestic and abroad. As a person having strong interests in the field of international relations, MUN provides an ideal platform for me to discuss, think, and attempt to find solutions for various issues. I will push myself to the limit to make this conference great and unforgettable. See you all in July! |
Judy Chen, Assistant Chair of Six-Party Talks Crisis Committee Hi there, I am Judy, studying at National Taiwan University and majoring in political science. I’ll be serving as the Deputy Secretary-General as well as your Assistant Chair in Six-Party Talks Crisis Committee. For me, Model United Nations is not only a place to improve your English skills but also broaden your horizons. I hope all of you can fulfill yourself, meet some new friends and enjoy this unique camp. |
Ben Yu, Assistant Chair of Six-Party Talks Crisis Committee
Hello! I’m Chih-Hsuan Yu; you can just call me Ben. Graduated from HSNU, I’m now a National Taiwan University freshman major in Law. In my free time, I like to follow the important news, whether domestic or international. Paying close attention to the issues happening around the world is quite intriguing; it is a great way to cultivate the ability of critical thinking. I’m a western music lover as well; listening to music helps relieve the pressure of everyday life, which is quite significant when facing off challenges. I like to watch sports games, especially MLB and NBA, in leisure time. It is amazing to see those exciting games in which some of the best players of the sport to compete. Why did I choose to become a MUNer in college? The brief reason I’d like to give is that I wanted to achieve something different: to know the world outside my comfort zone. Therefore, joining MUN and trying to perfect my English as well as my communication skills was what I did in my first year of university. For those who want to keep your connection with the world, it is warmly welcomed to join the MUN club when in college! |
Kristin Yang, Assistant Chair of Six-Party Talks Crisis Committee
Hello delegates! My name is Kristin Yang, currently a freshman majoring in Business Administration at National Chengchi University. I’ve started my MUN experience in the first year of my high school and fortunately went to HSMUN 2015, where I met many amazing people who undoubtedly inspired me a lot. To me, MUN not only offers me an opportunity to discuss international issues with people having different perspectives but also motivates me to step out of my comfort zone and broadens my horizon. I’ve always considered myself an extremely lucky person who is able to participate in MUN conferences in my early life. With the enthusiasm I got from MUN, I hope that I can make you feel the same way in the conference. Hence, it is my pleasure to be your assistant chair this year in HSMUN and I’m looking forward to meeting all of you in July. See you then! |
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