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South Korea Affirms Willingness to Join US-led Proliferation Security Initiative

South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak has expressed a firm commitment to joining the US-led Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) aimed at curbing the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). However, he hesitates to pursue full membership due to concerns about provoking North Korea, particularly following their recent missile test on April 5, 2009. Lee emphasizes a stern response while keeping diplomatic avenues open. South Korea will intensify its inspections of vessels for signs of WMD following the recent tensions, reflecting an ongoing apprehension regarding North Korea's military capabilities.

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South Korea Affirms Willingness to Join US-led Proliferation Security Initiative

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  1. Lee Affirms Willingness to Join PSI Harin Lee

  2. WHO? • North Korea • South Korea • USA • The members of PSI (Proliferation Security Initiative)

  3. WHAT? • Lee Myung-Bak (our president) decides to be affiliated with the PSI • However, he doesn’t want to be a member because he thinks that will anger NK • (NK said that if SK makes a membership they’ll declare war) • Reaffirmed “Seoul’s willingness to fully join a US-led initiative to curb the spread of WMD” • WMD = Weapons of Mass Destruction

  4. Wait… what? • A day after NK’s missile test, Lee promises a stern and firm approach to the incident • However, doors are still open for negotiation • Still SK will check all the ships for any signs of WMD’s even though it’s been happening since 2003

  5. WHERE? • North Korea • South Korea

  6. WHEN? • Lee Myung-Bak’s decision: • April 7, 2009 • Missile launch: • April 5, 2009

  7. WHY? • Well, I live in the country right next to the one that launched the rocket • Brings a lot of apprehensive feelings to the population, which of course permeates through almost anyone, one way or another • It brings back the armistice issues we’re having ever since it started

  8. WHY continued • It connects directly to any armistice we’ve learnt so far, particularly the one that ended WWI • Indicative of a nation practicing its military power (much like Hitler did)

  9. HOW? • I feel like NK is making threats that they really shouldn’t make • They made a missile that… failed • They constantly trying to prove points and for what…

  10. Source • http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/html_dir/2009/04/07/200904070022.asp • TV News

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