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06SEOUL2679
2006-08-09 07:02:00
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Embassy Seoul
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ROK INTENDING TO ATTEND UNHRC SPECIAL SESSION
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SUBJECT: ROK INTENDING TO ATTEND UNHRC SPECIAL SESSION
REF: STATE 130145
(SBU) On August 9, poloff conveyed reftel points urging
countries to oppose a special session of the UN Human Rights
Council on the situation in Lebanon to Jang Hyun-cheol,
Deputy Director of the Human Rights and Social Affairs
Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Jang
said he appreciated the USG position and it was unclear what
the session could accomplish, but as a UNHRC member Seoul was
not in a position to obstruct the OIC request for a meeting.
It would make it easier for Seoul if EU countries spoke with
one voice opposing the session or rejecting unhelpful
language during discussions. He hoped the USG would soon
become a UNHRC member to be able to present its voice at the
table.
VERSHBOW