韩国外交部周四宣布，首尔大学人权中心研究教授李柱永（Lee Joo-young）成功连任联合国经济社会文化权利委员会（CESCR）委员，任期四年，自2027年起生效。该委员会由18名人权专家组成，负责监督各国对《经济、社会及文化权利国际公约》的履行情况。
韩国外交部周四宣布，首尔大学人权中心研究教授李柱永已成功连任联合国经济社会文化权利委员会（CESCR）委员。她的下一个四年任期将于2027年开始。
经济社会文化权利委员会由18名人权专家组成，旨在监督各缔约国对《经济、社会及文化权利国际公约》的遵守情况。韩国于1990年加入该公约。
在此次选举中，李柱永当选为2027年至2030年任期的9名委员之一，另一位来自印度的专家与她一同代表亚太地区。
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South Korea has joined as a co-sponsor of this year's U.N. resolution on North Korean human rights, the foreign ministry said on March 28, despite expectations that Seoul might abstain amid conciliatory gestures toward Pyongyang.
The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted this year's resolution on North Korea's human rights situation by consensus on Monday local time. Co-sponsored by South Korea and 49 other nations, the resolution strongly condemns systematic violations and urges immediate steps to end them. South Korea's foreign ministry noted its emphasis on dialogue, including inter-Korean talks.
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North Korea's Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party concluded after a week, reelecting Kim Jong-un as general secretary. Kim indicated openness to improving ties with the United States if its hostile policy ends, but rejected dialogue with South Korea. International responses varied amid the leadership consolidation.
UNESCO officials visited South Korea last week to review preparations for the World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan. A four-member team inspected the BEXCO convention center and nearby accommodations, according to the Korea Heritage Service. The visit precedes the 48th session scheduled for July 19-29.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the Philippines' bid for a United Nations Security Council seat while in New York. According to the Palace, Marcos met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss the matter. The Palace stated that the pursuit is not solely for the country's self-interest.
North Korea is set to hold the first session of its new Supreme People's Assembly on Sunday, amid attention on whether it will codify its hostile policy toward South Korea in the constitution. The session follows the selection of new deputies after the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea last month.
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North Korea's ongoing party congress discussed five-year plans and goals for key sectors on its sixth day. State media reported study and consultative meetings covering the economy and party work. No mention has been made of foreign policy yet.