Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08SEOUL1768
2008-09-08 05:00:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Seoul
Cable title:
UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE: ROK WILL GIVE RESOLUTIONS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SEOUL 001768
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SUBJECT: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE: ROK WILL GIVE RESOLUTIONS
FULL CONSIDERATION
REF: A. STATE 093981
B. STATE 61034
Classified By: Classified By: POL M/C Joseph Y. Yun. Reasons 1.4(b/d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L SEOUL 001768
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SUBJECT: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE: ROK WILL GIVE RESOLUTIONS
FULL CONSIDERATION
REF: A. STATE 093981
B. STATE 61034
Classified By: Classified By: POL M/C Joseph Y. Yun. Reasons 1.4(b/d)
1. (C) SUMMARY: While officially taking a non-committal
stance toward the reftel Third Committee resolutions, Korea
is likely at least to oppose no-action motions and defamation
of religion resolutions. Korea is not taking a position on
country-specific actions until draft resolutions are
circulated, but appears to be confident the DPRK resolution
will pass "with European support." END SUMMARY.
2. (C) In response to the reftel demarche, MOFAT Human Rights
and Social Affairs Division Deputy Director Jo Joo-sung told
PolOff the ROK would consider fully all Third Committee
resolutions once it received drafts. He pointed out that
Korea had a strong record of opposing no-action motions,
however, stating it was Korea's position that such motions
stifle open discussion. He further brought attention Korea's
vote in opposition of last year's defamation of religion
resolution.
3. (C) When pressed on country-specific resolutions, Deputy
Director Jo stated opposition to no-action motions pertaining
to the Iran resolution would be critical. Without stating
how Korea would vote, he said he was confident the DPRK
resolution would pass "with European support." Korea will
not take a position on action on Zimbabwe until it sees a
draft resolution. Not a signatory at this point, Korea needs
more time to consider the Declaration on Prisoners of
Conscience.
VERSHBOW
SIPDIS
PLEASE PASS TO IO/RHS REBECCA JOVIN AND DRL/MLGA LYNN
SICADE.
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/05/2018
TAGS: PGOV PREL KS KN
SUBJECT: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE: ROK WILL GIVE RESOLUTIONS
FULL CONSIDERATION
REF: A. STATE 093981
B. STATE 61034
Classified By: Classified By: POL M/C Joseph Y. Yun. Reasons 1.4(b/d)
1. (C) SUMMARY: While officially taking a non-committal
stance toward the reftel Third Committee resolutions, Korea
is likely at least to oppose no-action motions and defamation
of religion resolutions. Korea is not taking a position on
country-specific actions until draft resolutions are
circulated, but appears to be confident the DPRK resolution
will pass "with European support." END SUMMARY.
2. (C) In response to the reftel demarche, MOFAT Human Rights
and Social Affairs Division Deputy Director Jo Joo-sung told
PolOff the ROK would consider fully all Third Committee
resolutions once it received drafts. He pointed out that
Korea had a strong record of opposing no-action motions,
however, stating it was Korea's position that such motions
stifle open discussion. He further brought attention Korea's
vote in opposition of last year's defamation of religion
resolution.
3. (C) When pressed on country-specific resolutions, Deputy
Director Jo stated opposition to no-action motions pertaining
to the Iran resolution would be critical. Without stating
how Korea would vote, he said he was confident the DPRK
resolution would pass "with European support." Korea will
not take a position on action on Zimbabwe until it sees a
draft resolution. Not a signatory at this point, Korea needs
more time to consider the Declaration on Prisoners of
Conscience.
VERSHBOW