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Topic: Resolving Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea
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Country: Republic of Korea (South Korea)
For: First-time MUN delegate
🧩 BEFORE THE SESSION — Know Your Role
🔎 Research Summary (Prep Notes)
● South Korea is not a direct claimant in the South China Sea but has strong interests in
peace and open trade.
● Over 90% of Korean trade passes through the area.
● South Korea supports UNCLOS, peaceful negotiation, and ASEAN-led diplomacy.
● Key allies in this issue: Japan, Vietnam, Philippines.
● Oppose aggression or unilateral claims, but stay neutral and diplomatic.
📝 1. Position Paper (Submitted Before or Early in MUN)
Committee: [Insert Committee Name]
Country: Republic of Korea
Topic: Resolving Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea
I. Background and National Interest
South Korea supports freedom of navigation and peaceful solutions under international law,
especially UNCLOS. Although not a claimant in the South China Sea, the ROK has deep
concerns about rising military tensions.
II. Past Actions
● Participated in ASEAN+3 dialogues
● Supports the 2016 Hague ruling
● Advocates diplomacy and respect for maritime law
III. Proposed Solutions
1. Create a Peace and Stability Forum
2. Respect UNCLOS and PCA rulings
3. Encourage joint resource exploration
4. Promote non-militarization & naval hotlines
5. Protect marine biodiversity
IV. Conclusion
South Korea believes diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, and legal frameworks will bring lasting
peace to the South China Sea.
🎤 2. Opening Speech (Delivered at Start)
Honorable Chair, esteemed delegates,
The Republic of Korea believes that the South China Sea must remain a sea of
peace, not provocation.
Though not a claimant, we rely heavily on its trade routes and call for de-escalation,
open dialogue, and full respect for international law—especially UNCLOS.
Korea proposes a peace and stability forum, joint development efforts, and
environmental protection to foster trust.
We look forward to working with all delegates to ensure a cooperative and
rules-based future.
Thank you.
🗣️ Deliver this speech right after roll call, when called on by the chair.
🧾 3. Draft Resolution Summary (Used During Debate)
Title: Promoting Peaceful Resolution and Cooperation in the South China Sea
Submitted by: Republic of Korea
Main Clauses:
● Multilateral diplomacy under ASEAN & UNCLOS
● Joint fishing/resource zones
● Environmental conservation zones
● Hotlines & demilitarization agreements
● Respect for arbitration rulings
You can write or co-sponsor this as a working paper with like-minded countries.
🧠 4. MUN Participation Tips (For First-Time Delegates)
🧷 Before Committee
● Have your speech printed or memorized.
● Mark allies and possible opponents.
● Practice with a timer.
💬 During Committee
● Say “The delegate of South Korea believes...” (not “I think...”).
● Support peaceful, legal, and neutral solutions.
● Make friends — caucus with countries like Japan, Vietnam, Philippines.
● Volunteer to speak during moderated caucuses.
