South Korea Advocates for Human Rights Compliance in North Korea
South Korea supports the U.N. Special Envoy’s recommendations on human rights violations in North Korea, specifically regarding the treatment of soldiers and POWs. Deputy Representative Song Si-jin expressed this support following a meeting with Special Rapporteur Elizabeth Salmon.
South Korea has expressed serious concerns regarding North Korea’s treatment of soldiers and the protections afforded to DPRK prisoners of war captured in Ukraine. The country has voiced its support for the recommendations set forth by the U.N. Special Envoy on North Korean human rights.
During a meeting with the U.N. Special Rapporteur, Song Si-jin, South Korea’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the U.N. in Geneva, endorsed the findings of the report authored by Elizabeth Salmon. This endorsement reflects South Korea’s commitment to advocating for compliance with international law by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
In summary, South Korea is actively supporting international concerns regarding human rights violations in North Korea, particularly in relation to the treatment of soldiers and POWs. The backing of the U.N. report underscores South Korea’s dedication to urging compliance with international law and protecting human rights.
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