Promises of Yoon Contained in the 'G20 Leaders' Declaration'

Reviewing the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration
Includes Ukraine and Green Ladder Vision
South Korea Emerges as a Global Key Player

President Yoon Suk-yeol's key points emphasized during the first session 'One Earth' and the third session 'One Future' of the G20 Summit held in New Delhi, India on the 9th and 10th, have been largely incorporated into the G20 Leaders' Declaration, the official statement of the summit, enhancing South Korea's international presence.

According to the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration on the 11th, although the leaders could not include a condemnation of Russia, they succeeded in expressing a unified voice regarding peace in Ukraine. The leaders agreed on the Ukraine war by stating, "In accordance with the UN Charter, all countries must refrain from the use or threat of force to acquire territory at the expense of the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence of any state," and "We emphasize the humanitarian suffering and negative impacts caused by the war in Ukraine." This aligns with President Yoon's remarks during the third session of the G20 Summit on the 10th, where he referenced the UN Charter and international law, urging that "for a free, peaceful, and prosperous future, we must uphold and strengthen the norm-based international order founded on the spirit of solidarity and cooperation."

In particular, President Yoon outlined a vision to support Ukraine's peace and reconstruction with a total of $2.3 billion, including $300 million in the short term and $2 billion in the medium to long term. This is an extension of the Ukraine Peace Solidarity Initiative he announced during his visit to Ukraine in July and is expected to act as a catalyst for participation in Ukraine's reconstruction projects.

The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration also reflected cooperation on establishing international governance for artificial intelligence (AI). President Yoon's intention, which resonated with other leaders, emphasized the need for digital norms and the establishment of a consultative body due to serious side effects such as fake news and cybercrime, despite the enrichment of life and scientific and technological advances brought by the rapid development of AI and data technologies. Earlier, in June, President Yoon proposed the establishment of an international organization for digital order norms during his visit to Sorbonne University in Paris, France. Furthermore, at this G20 Summit, he publicly declared plans to proclaim a 'Digital Rights Charter' that concretizes the establishment of digital order norms to the world.

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Additionally, in the 'One Earth' session held on the first day of the G20 Summit to address the climate crisis, President Yoon pledged to take a leading role by unveiling South Korea's Green Ladder Vision. The Green Ladder Vision includes $300 million in financial support for the Green Climate Fund (GCF), cooperation on nuclear power and hydrogen energy targeting emerging industrial countries and developing nations, and support for eco-friendly shipping solutions. The Presidential Office explained that this not only emphasizes South Korea's role as a global pivotal country but also establishes a foothold for cooperation in nuclear power, hydrogen energy industries, shipbuilding, and port industries in line with the African Union's (AU) accession to the G20. Kim Tae-hyo, the First Deputy Director of the National Security Office, stated in a local briefing, "By leading the global expansion of nuclear power and hydrogen industries, which are representative carbon-free energy sources, we expect to contribute to carbon neutrality efforts and the creation of new export markets."

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