President Lee Presides Over Security Council Open Debate: "We Must Seek New Governance to Address AI Threats and Challenges"

Presiding Over UN Security Council Open Debate, a First for a South Korean President
Comparing AI-Driven Changes to the Emergence of Nuclear Threats Eighty Years Ago
"Looking Forward to In-Depth Discussions on 'AI for Peace, Security, and Humanity'"

On the 24th (local time), President Lee Jaemyung stated, "It is time to seek new governance that matches the new threats and challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI)," adding, "I look forward to in-depth discussions for 'AI for Peace, Security, and Humanity.'"

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On this day, President Lee made these remarks during a brief statement ahead of the United Nations Security Council open debate on "AI and International Peace and Security," which he chaired at the UN headquarters in New York. He said, "Today, the development of AI technology is not only transforming our daily lives but is also rapidly changing the international security environment. Eighty years ago, the United Nations' main concern at its founding was how the international community would manage the newly emerged threat of nuclear weapons."

This marks the third time since joining the United Nations in 1991 that the Korean government has served as a member of the Security Council, and it is the first time a Korean president has chaired an open debate.

President Lee further explained, "The reason for proposing an open debate on 'AI and International Peace and Security' at this UN General Assembly is to gather the wisdom of many member states and seek joint response measures."

He also stated that Korea would fulfill its responsibilities and role in seeking new governance to address the threats and challenges of AI. President Lee emphasized, "It is especially meaningful to chair the first open debate on AI for all UN member states. The Republic of Korea, which achieved both democratization and economic prosperity with the help of the United Nations after rising from the ruins of war, now seeks to fulfill its significant role and responsibility for the peace and shared prosperity of humanity."

President Lee added, "Today's meeting will also serve as an important opportunity to demonstrate that the Republic of Korea is taking the lead in creating a 'better world.' The Republic of Korea has been leading cooperation with the international community to ensure that the technological innovations brought by AI can contribute to international peace and security."

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