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South Korea Backs UN Resolution on North Korea's Human Rights

11/13/2025

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South Korea will co-sponsor a United Nations resolution condemning North Korea's human rights violations, confirmed by the Foreign Ministry.
The draft condemns abuses and calls for closing political prison camps.
There is speculation that President Lee Jae Myung supports the resolution as he seeks ties with Pyongyang.
Human Rights Watch praised South Korea's leadership for backing the resolution.
United Nations General Assembly will vote on resolution in December.

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South Korea will co-sponsor a United Nations resolution condemning North Korea's human rights violations, confirmed by the Foreign Ministry.
The draft condemns abuses and calls for closing political prison camps.
There is speculation that President Lee Jae Myung supports the resolution as he seeks ties with Pyongyang.
Human Rights Watch praised South Korea's leadership for backing the resolution.
United Nations General Assembly will vote on resolution in December.