G7 Quad Joint Statement “North Korea violates the Security Council” Yoon Seok-yeol “violation of the rule of international law”
When the G7 Summit Joint Statement and the Quad Joint Statement announced “North Korea’s violation of the Security Council,” President Yoon Seok-yeol spoke of “violation of the rule of international law” about North Korea’s nuclear program, and announced “expansion of freedom from hunger and disease” during the food session.
South Korean media reported on the 20th that President Yoon would point out North Korea's missile development and the war in Ukraine on the 21st as typical examples of violations of international rule of law.
According to Yonhap News, Chosun Biz, and the Hankyoreh, it was reported that President Yoon attended the G7 Summit's expanded session on "international rule of law and international security" as an observer and planned to deliver a speech based on these points.
Regarding President Yoon’s speech, “I am aware that North Korea’s nuclear and missile development directly threatens peace not only in the Republic of Korea, but also in the region and the world. It seems to be pointed out,” he said on the 1st of the news.
Regarding the war in Ukraine, President Yoon said, “In the case of the invasion of Ukraine, unilateral change of status quo by force is being attempted, human lives are being killed by force, and the freedom and prosperity of a particular country are being violated, which violates international norms and rule of law. We recognize that it is,” News 1 continued to report.
"We strongly condemn North Korea's unprecedented and illegal ballistic missile launch, each in violation of multiple UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs)," said a joint statement from the G7 leaders on the 20th.
The Quad Summit of the United States, Japan, Australia and India issued a joint statement on the 20th saying, “We are committed to North Korea’s launch of an unstable ballistic missile that violates multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). and condemn the pursuit of nuclear weapons.”
“We express concern over North Korea’s choice to prioritize its illegal weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs over the welfare of the North Korean people,” said the G7 Leaders’ joint statement. We urge you to accept the offer.”
"We urge North Korea to abide by all its obligations under the Security Council resolutions, refrain from further provocations, and engage in substantive dialogue," the Quad joint statement said.
President Yoon said at the 'Food Health and Gender Session' of the G7 expansion meeting on the 20th, "I will join in expanding freedom from hunger and disease," and "announced a roadmap for assistance to food crisis countries such as Kenya and Uganda." .
In this session, US President Biden pointed to West Africa's railway project to improve food security and supply chains, saying, "We are just getting started. We have a lot of work to do together to close the infrastructure gap." Let's try to give," he said, according to Reuters.
Expanding the supply chain for food crises means doubling state support through the World Food Program (WFP) from the current 50,000 tons to 100,000 tons annually. · China · Japan) We will expand and develop the Emergency Rice Rain Festival (APTERR).”
“As a long-term measure, South Korea plans to expand the ‘K Rice Belt’ (Korean-style rice production belt) construction project centering on Africa,” the presidential office said.
Regarding the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Zelensky in Hiroshima, the Associated Press said, "According to the Office of the Ukrainian President, he explained Ukraine's '10-point peace plan' and urged India to implement it." Prime Minister Modi replied, "We will support dialogue and diplomacy towards a solution and will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine."
Regarding the bilateral meeting, “India is increasing Russian energy imports, but President Zelensky did not mention it at the meeting. While the G7 countries promise strong support, Zelensky seeks to strengthen relations with the southern hemisphere, represented by India. In particular, dialogue with India and Brazil, which maintain good relations with Russia, is very important. Cooperation with these countries is essential to pressure Russia to end its aggression,” the AP said.
In a briefing on the same day, Deputy Minister of National Security Kim Tae-hyo said, “A number of summits held in Hiroshima will have bilateral talks with most of the G7 and bilateral talks with all Quad AUKUS countries.” It became a place to confirm consensus on security issues,” he said.