By Melissa Aung
DAY TWO
The committee debated the issue of bringing security and stability to the Korean peninsula with regards to the North Korean nuclear program. The resolution is submitted by the Delegate of Japan. The committee was heatedly debating for or against several amendments that countries mainly affected by the resolution submitted. An amendment to replace a clause was being discussed, “Joint funding of the combined navy with temporary financial support of the USA”. The Delegate of USA decided to lend financial aid to DPRK to move forward with the plan of corporation. The POI that followed included how USA plan to commit to that clause in the future, how exactly the joint funding will work, and how it will function in the long run. The Delegate of USA answered that the funding will continue until DPRK have a stable economy and emphasized that this amendment will be an effective temporary solution to the issue. Many is in support of the amendment on the grounds that USA will be helpful. The Delegate of Russia also offered financial support. The voting session followed and the amendment passed. The Delegate of Russia submitted the next amendment that is entertained and the amendment focused on the loopholes that can be exploited. The delegate urged to replace a clause with “establishment of lithium mines sponsored by the South Korean government (which will also be overseen by the SKG ensuring that the use of lithium mine will be profitable, development and not to be used for weapons for mass destruction).” The previous clause was stated to be very vague in regards to which country will supervise the proposed establishment of lithium mines. The delegate warned that this clause is up to interpretation, so change is commendable as to not be exploited and to make sure the lithium is not to be used for nuclear weapons (the very purpose this issue was debated for). The voting session followed and the amendment passed.
DAY THREE
On the last day of the conference, the committee continued debating the issue of bringing security and stability to the Korean peninsula regarding the North Korean nuclear program. While debating clause by clause, the Delegate of China gave a speech to urge the house to vote for a clause to be added to the resolution. Several speeches followed and most of them urging to vote against the clause as it is believed to be the same clause that is already passed. Most of the delegates clarified that they are not against the concepts of the clause but are only dissatisfied with the redundancy of the new clause as the previous clause already contains solutions regarding the security of South Korea. The Delegate of Russia then gave a speech stating that the proposed clause will help to reunify korea, but its reliability is questionable. The speech ended with the idea that there could be an amendment to the final resolution. Delegates who favor the proposed clause questioned if Russia is willing to overlook the redundancy because as of now, there is no treaty written on paper. Only if the clause is passed, there will be a treaty. More debates followed; the main issue remained to be whether the clause is repeated and unnecessary. The Delegate of DPRK then make a speech to vote for the clause and stated that the clause is not redundant. The speech centered around the idea that without state of peace, there can’t be unification. And after the voting session, the clause is passed.
DAY TWO
The committee debated the issue of bringing security and stability to the Korean peninsula with regards to the North Korean nuclear program. The resolution is submitted by the Delegate of Japan. The committee was heatedly debating for or against several amendments that countries mainly affected by the resolution submitted. An amendment to replace a clause was being discussed, “Joint funding of the combined navy with temporary financial support of the USA”. The Delegate of USA decided to lend financial aid to DPRK to move forward with the plan of corporation. The POI that followed included how USA plan to commit to that clause in the future, how exactly the joint funding will work, and how it will function in the long run. The Delegate of USA answered that the funding will continue until DPRK have a stable economy and emphasized that this amendment will be an effective temporary solution to the issue. Many is in support of the amendment on the grounds that USA will be helpful. The Delegate of Russia also offered financial support. The voting session followed and the amendment passed. The Delegate of Russia submitted the next amendment that is entertained and the amendment focused on the loopholes that can be exploited. The delegate urged to replace a clause with “establishment of lithium mines sponsored by the South Korean government (which will also be overseen by the SKG ensuring that the use of lithium mine will be profitable, development and not to be used for weapons for mass destruction).” The previous clause was stated to be very vague in regards to which country will supervise the proposed establishment of lithium mines. The delegate warned that this clause is up to interpretation, so change is commendable as to not be exploited and to make sure the lithium is not to be used for nuclear weapons (the very purpose this issue was debated for). The voting session followed and the amendment passed.
DAY THREE
On the last day of the conference, the committee continued debating the issue of bringing security and stability to the Korean peninsula regarding the North Korean nuclear program. While debating clause by clause, the Delegate of China gave a speech to urge the house to vote for a clause to be added to the resolution. Several speeches followed and most of them urging to vote against the clause as it is believed to be the same clause that is already passed. Most of the delegates clarified that they are not against the concepts of the clause but are only dissatisfied with the redundancy of the new clause as the previous clause already contains solutions regarding the security of South Korea. The Delegate of Russia then gave a speech stating that the proposed clause will help to reunify korea, but its reliability is questionable. The speech ended with the idea that there could be an amendment to the final resolution. Delegates who favor the proposed clause questioned if Russia is willing to overlook the redundancy because as of now, there is no treaty written on paper. Only if the clause is passed, there will be a treaty. More debates followed; the main issue remained to be whether the clause is repeated and unnecessary. The Delegate of DPRK then make a speech to vote for the clause and stated that the clause is not redundant. The speech centered around the idea that without state of peace, there can’t be unification. And after the voting session, the clause is passed.