17-18 May 2024
Welcome from Secretary General
Welcome from NLCS Advisers Committee Agendas
It was utterly amazing to see the rapid growth of NLCS MUN this academic year. Looking back at my trajectory of my school life, MUN was the biggest and most important part.
My accumulation of multifarious MUN experiences as a Delegate, Chair, and a Secretary provided me a chance to become a more articulate and communicative person.
Thus, I wish you delegates to attain valuable lessons from this first internal conference, which I am sure that it will be a special experience for you.
See you at the conference!
Geoff (Geonwoo) Kim Secretary General, NLCS MUN
This has been a great year for NLCS MUN! We have become one of the biggest CCAs in the school and won a ton of awards from delegates and chairs in conferences around the GEC and around Korea. Now it’s our turn to do the same. Welcome all delegates, chairs and staff to our first MUN conference. I hope that this will be an excellent opportunity for you all to see first hand how a conference works. This will be your chance to learn the ropes, show off your new skills and learn some new ones.
Conferences like this are great for everyone to feel involved in their MUN but also it’s a way that you can take your involvement up a gear. I am pleased to say that I have been to many conferences both here in Korea but also back in the Middle East. In both places students were initially apprehensive and did not know what to expect. However, as soon as they threw themselves into it they had great fun: making new friends, learning about the world and refining their debating and public speaking skills. I hope that you will approach the conference in the same way.
Take a risk, build your skills, and forge new alliances!
Have a great conference,
Mr Moore
UNSC
RESOLVING TENSION BETWEEN CHINA AND TAIWAN
UNHRC
RESPONDING TO WOMEN'S RIGHTS ISSUES IN ISLAMIC COUNTRIES
ECOSOC
PROMOTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MINIMUM WAGE SYSTEM IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO REDUCE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITIES
RESOLVING CONFLICT OVER THE NAGORNOKARABAKH REGION
Letter From The Chairs Greeting delegates,
We are James Park and Will Kim who will be serving as the Head Chair and Deputy Chair of this upcoming NLCSMUN 0 It is our honor to welcome you all to the United Nations Security Council at the school’s first-ever MUN conference: NLCSMUN 0.
We all understand that participating in MUN conferences might be stressful for beginners. This may be your first-ever experience in the Security Council or even the MUN, itself. However, since this is our very first internal conference, we encourage all of you to speak up during the conference with no pressure
Throughout the committee, we will be with you not only running the committee but also helping you to draft a practical resolution Yet, for meaningful discussions, we highly recommend you to fully research your own country prior; during your research, always keep in mind that the agenda is not confined to China and Taiwan alone We are all looking forward to seeing you in the committee room and watching you figure out how to solve this global issue in a collective way.
We wish you luck in your preparation for the conference, as well as in the committee. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at any time; we will reply as soon as we possibly can
Sincerely,
James Park | Head Chair | cspark27@pupils.nlcsjeju.kr Will Kim | Deputy Chair | swkim27@pupils.nlcsjeju.krThe United Nations Security Council (hereafter UNSC) is the primary force for the maintenance of international peace and security The UNSC is obliged to protect the basic rights of every UN member state. It consists of a total of 15 member states with 5 of which are permanent (China, France, Russia, United States, United Kingdom) and 10 of which are temporary and elected for terms of 2 years Each member of the UNSC has 1 vote All resolutions require the vote of at least 9 member states in support of a motion to pass, which must also include all permanent members who have not abstained
As the founding members of the UNSC, all permanent members, alias P5 nations, have the right to practice veto power and will continue to, play a significant role in the maintenance of international peace. As a result, if any of the five nations cast a negative substantive vote, the resolution automatically fails Permanent members have the right to abstain, which means that a resolution may pass without the vote of a P5 nation
By the UN charter, the UNSC has the right to place restrictions such as economic sanctions, arms embargoes, financial penalties, and travel bans, as well as severing diplomatic relations with a country altogether. It even has the right to execute collective military action of the United States, and has a designated military observance force named the Blue Helmet However, the UNSC usually strongly recommends reaching an agreement by peaceful, diplomatic means The UNSC can issue ceasefires and hold peaceful conferences between disputing parties
The UNSC’s chief concern during military conflict is to end it as quickly as possible, minimise casualties and create an environment where the conflicting parties have the opportunity to settle their conflict through diplomacy. When the threat of military conflict is significant, the UNSC must try to prevent it However, it is also tasked with securing the human rights of people affected by the conflict, which may force the SC to use its powers to restrain either side of the conflict, if it considers the danger is too great It is the job of each of the member states of the UN to decide which conflicting values to prioritise
Reflected on the agenda – “Resolving Tension Between China and Taiwan” – you will be discussing the growing tension between China and Taiwan, in this committee.
With the conclusion of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party, alias CCP, took control over mainland China, while the remaining members of the Republic of China fled mainland China and founded Taiwan As a result, the perspectives of the two countries have diverged. China maintains its 'One China Principle', regarding Taiwan as part of its territory, while Taiwan asserts itself as a sovereign state. Such differences in perspective have resulted in not only the rise of military, political, and economic tension between the two nations, but recently started to impact global diplomacy, trade, and security as well
The goal of the MUN committee is to delve deeply into the China-Taiwan relationship, striving to understand its many layers and proposing ways to bridge the divide Delegates will engage in extensive discussions encompassing historical contexts, political ideologies, economic considerations, and human rights aspects These conversations will respect the principles of national sovereignty, self-determination, and peaceful resolution of disputes as stipulated by the United Nations Charter. This issue is not confined to China and Taiwan alone; it involves other major stakeholders, including the United States and countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Dear esteemed delegates,
My name is Lyulf Tuffs and I am a year 12 student at NLCS Jeju. I go by any pronouns (he/she/they etc) and I shall be your head chair for the UNHRC committee I am originally from the UK however I have lived in Korea for the past few years after two years in Hong Kong. I hope that this conference will not only provide delegates with an excellent learning opportunity on an issue that is so important in this day and age but will also allow delegates to have fun and gain a greater understanding of MUN as a whole
My name is Bella Kim and I am a year 10 student at NLCS Jeju. My pronouns are she/her and I will be serving as deputy chair for the UNHRC committee I have been a part of NLCS Jeju since 2021, and NLCS MUN from Y8. Whether you are a first-time MUNer waiting to test your waters or an experienced delegate ambitious to showcase your skills I encourage you to put forth your perspective in this committee, test your abilities, work hard and do your best.
Lyulf Tuffs | Head Chair | ltuffs25@pupils.nlcsjeju.kr
Bella Kim | Deputy Chair | aykim27@pupils.nlcsjeju.kr
The UNHRC committee serves to assess and combat human rights abuses on a global scale Focusing on almost every aspect of human rights and issues regarding that matter, the UNHRC is a crucial body of the United Nations. With such a fluidly developing topic it is imperative that delegates make sure to keep up to date with the state of women rights in their country until the conference begins On the day of the conference since the UNHRC functions as a GA committee the format will be the same as simulations that delegates have carried out in their CCA sessions and should be familiar territory despite it being the first time newer delegates will have done a UNHRC.
We advise you to take full advantage of resources that are available both online and offline including but not limited to the chair report which contains sufficient information about the agenda We would like to emphasize that the more background information delegates have by the day of the conference the more effective they will be at debating and formulating resolutions If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at any time We wish you luck and look forward to working with you
We are Peta T Oliver and Seoha Han and we are the Head and Deputy Chair of the ECOSOC committee. We are both currently in Year 10 and are in Mulchat and Jeoji respectively
I, Peta T Oliver, am the Head Chair of this committee and this is my first chairing experience NLCS MUN 0 will be my 6th in person conference We would like to emphasise that every delegate, including us, has had to start somewhere, and has improved over time Both me and my deputy chair would like to remind everyone to adhere to the Rules of Procedure (ROP) throughout the conference and give it their best all throughout the conference regardless if this is their first, are unhappy about their country etc !
Hello, this is Seoha Han, and I am honoured to serve as the Deputy Chair of ECOSOC. I have been to 5 conferences as a delegate, and I am excited to have my first chairing experience at NLCS MUN 0. My advice for beginner delegates would be to create a comprehensive research folder by printing your notes, the background guide, ROP, etc out Also and most importantly, I personally believe that 90% of MUN is about stepping outside of your comfort zone and being the most confident version of yourself, so feel free to show us what you can do!
We hope delegates within the ECOSOC committee will realise that NLCS MUN 0 is a learning opportunity for all delegates involved Throughout the conference, we hope that by cooperating with other member nations you can devise a resolution which adequately responds to the global issue you are faced with We hope all delegates will contribute to their various committees, engage in debate and most importantly, enjoy themselves in our first ever internal conference.
Peta Oliver | Head Chair | poliver27@pupils.nlcsjeju.kr
Seoha Han | Deputy Chair | shhan27@pupils.nlcsjeju.kr
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is a crucial agency of the United Nations that promotes worldwide economic and social cooperation and development. It provides a forum for discussing global economic concerns, promoting sustainable development, and addressing difficulties such as but not limited to poverty, education, health, and gender equality. Its primary focus is on enhancing the three elements of sustainable development economic, social, and environmental through policy dialogue, advocacy, and coordination across various UN agencies and stakeholders ECOSOC is a key vehicle for fostering inclusive and equitable development globally, as it monitors progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and formulates recommendations to address urgent global concerns
The poorest percentile of the population both in LEDCs (Less Economically Developed Countries) and MEDCs (More Economically Developed Countries) commonly work jobs which abuse their rights due to inadequate labour laws, putting them at risk due to their employer's negligence and greed Jobs like this typically pay little money to the labourers and invalidate minimum wage requirements from the ILO (International Labour Organisation) and countries internal governmental laws. Minimum wage is “lowest remuneration that employers can legally pay their employees” It is crucial to the global economic situation and millions could die if the minimum wage doesn’t match the inflating prices. Delegates will have to navigate this economic and social issue keeping in mind individual livelihoods, make difficult decisions which affect both the public and private sectors While running the risk of upsetting the global market. This agenda is crucial for SDG 8 “Good jobs and Economic Growth” and 10 “Reduced Inequalities” but also could affect SDG 4, good education, as well as other public services which could increase, whole region's standard of living This agenda specifically helps tackle these SGDs as it will provide a chance for economic growth specifically within undeveloped regions and decrease social inequality As the world continues to develop we come to a crucial standpoint where establishing minimum wage systems can decrease social and economic inequalities within developing countries.
Hello and welcome delegates of the NLCSMUN 0, and especially the delegates of the ICJ committee This is your president judge for the ICJ of NLCSMUN 0 and will guide you through the journey as you discuss and debate international law and judicial processes. ICJ is a unique committee, unlike any other in Model UN. The traditional moderated and unmoderated caucuses are to be forgotten of Instead, we will conduct stipulations, evidence collection, and witness examination to rule a case that would change the world. Delegates would take on the role of prosecution or defence attorney or a witness to appeal your case to the judges NLCSMUN is currently the only conference to experience ICJ in Jeju and all of you, delegates, would be able to pave the way for ICJ to spread and settle in Jeju I would like to give a warm welcome and a thank you to all those joining ICJ and NLCSMUN 0 and I wish all of you good luck over the two days of the conference.
Enjoy the moment and give your best
President Judge of ICJ,
John Shin
John Shin | President judge | hbshin27@pupils.nlcsjeju.kr
Lily Kim | Deputy Judge | hjkim28@pupils.nlcsjeju.kr
1 The chair shall start each session by conducting a roll call where delegates may respond either present or present and voting Delegates will be called in alphabetical order.
a Present: the delegate is present in the committee and has the right to abstain during substantive voting procedures.
b. Present and Voting: the delegate is present in the committee and does not have the right to abstain during substantive voting procedures
2 The quorum is set to ⁄ of the committee If a committee has not met the quorum, the chair should report back to the secretariat for further instructions
1. All delegates are required to present a speech with a default time of 60 seconds at the start of a debate on an agenda This speech should be prepared before the conference and printed out or memorised.
2 During this time, delegates are encouraged to present their country or character’s stance and potential resolutions.
3. Once a delegate has spoken, any time remaining will be automatically yielded back to the chair.
The Chair may limit the time allotted to each speaker However, delegates can motion to increase or decrease the speaking time, which will be voted upon by the committee or council. When a delegate exceeds his or her allotted time, the Chair may call the speaker to order without delay
1.
A delegate who has been recognised by the Chair to make a speech may yield any time after their remarks within the allocated time
Yields may be made in three ways:
a. to another delegate. If the delegate’s time will be given to another delegate if the delegate accepts the yield
b. to points of informations/POIs (questions). The floor would be open to any POIs for the remaining time. The number of POIs entertained is set by the delegate but may be altered under chair’s discretion
c. to the Chair. Such a yield should be made if the delegate does not wish their speech to be subject to further comments
2. Once a speech’s designated time is over, the chair will move on to the next speaker
Delegates may raise motions when the chair is willing to entertain points or motions on the floor
Delegates may raise the following motions:
1. Motion for a moderated caucus:
A moderated caucus is a formal debate Delegates must rise and approach the podium when and only when called upon by the Chair to speak. A moderated caucus requires a pre-allocated topic for discussion, total discussion time and individual speaking time for each speaker The delegate must include all such specifications in their motion, which will then be voted on by the committee.
The recommended format for raising a motion for a moderated caucus is “The delegate of ( ) wishes to raise a moderated caucus for the total duration time of ( ) minutes, individual speaking time of ( ) seconds, for the purpose of ( ).”
The maximum duration time for a moderated caucus is 20 minutes, but may be changed under chair’s discretion. Motions to alter the speaking time may also be introduced and voted on by the delegates
The total speaking time must be divisible by the individual speaking time (i.e 15 minutes/90 seconds speaking time, 20 minutes/60 seconds speaking time)
Delegates may not yield time in a moderated caucus
2. Motion for an unmoderated caucus:
An unmoderated caucus is an informal debate during which delegates may rise freely and discuss freely in order to begin collaborating on resolutions, form blocs, and exchange ideas There is no individual speaking time in an unmoderated caucus, but a topic for discussion and the total discussion time must be included in the motion, which will be voted on by the committee
The recommended format for raising a motion for an unmoderated caucus is “The delegate of ( ) wishes to raise an unmoderated caucus for the total duration time of ( ) minutes, for the purpose of ( )
The maximum duration time for a moderated caucus is 30 minutes, but may be changed under chair’s discretion. Motions to alter the speaking time may also be introduced and voted on by the delegates
An unmoderated caucus is highly encouraged for the formation of blocs and drafting resolutions. If the Chair feels that having an unmoderated caucus would be counterproductive to the efficiency of the committee, they may reject any motions for unmoderated caucuses for a period of time. The most common reason for this occurring would be that the Chair feels that there have not been enough moderated caucuses to warrant the start of working paper discussions.
3. Motion to introduce a draft resolution:
Delegates may motion to present draft resolutions Draft resolutions have to be approved by the secretariat or the executive board before being able to raise a motion to introduce it in the committee Any draft resolutions not meeting this requirement will be ruled out of order.
After the delegates have voted on the motion to introduce the draft resolution through procedural voting, the main submitter would officially introduce the draft resolution
4. Motion to close debate on a draft resolution:
This motion is raised when a delegate believes that there has been enough debate on the resolution and wishes to enter voting procedures for the resolution as a whole. This motion is a procedural vote followed by a vote on the entire resolution which follows a substantive voting procedure.
5. Motion to adjourn debate
This signals the end of a session or the committee.
The motions below shall have precedence in the following order over all other proposals or motions before the committee:
1 Point of Personal Privilege
2 Point of Order
3. Point of Inquiry
4 Point of Information
5 Motion to introduce Draft Resolution
6. Motion to close Debate
7 Motion to Adjourn the Meeting
8. Motion for an Unmoderated Caucus
9. Motion for a Moderated Caucus
Once a draft resolution has been approved by the Secretariat, a delegate may raise a motion to introduce the draft resolution, which will then be voted on by the committee
Once the motion passes, the main submitter of the resolution will read out the operative clauses only The chair will then entertain two Points of Clarification 1.
The delegate will answer any POCs and move onto a maximum 3-minute Authorship Speech 2.
If there are more than 30 seconds left in the authorship speech, the delegate may choose to yield to: a
The chair, i Another delegate, ii. POIs.iii.
After entertaining any POIs, the main submitter will return to their seat and the chair will open the floor for any points or motions for a debate on the draft resolution.
Each delegation shall have one vote Each vote may be a For, Against, or Abstain Delegates may not Abstain during procedural voting. Delegates who have answered with a ‘Present and Voting’ may not abstain from voting and must cast an affirmative or negative vote for all substantive votes
Procedural Votes 1
Procedural votes relate to the basic proceedings of the committee and require a simple majority (more than ½) vote to pass Procedural votes include: a.
Motion to move into a Moderated Caucus i
Motion to move into an Unmoderated Caucus ii.
Motion toot introduce a draft resolution iii
Motion to Close Debate iv.
Motion to Adjourn Session v.
Substantive Votes 2
Substantive votes require a ⅔ majority vote to pass. Substantive votes include: a.
Voting on the Draft Resolution i Voting on Amendments ii
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Point of Information
Questions asked by delegates to other delegate regarding the content of his/her speech POIs cannot be statements, and must be in question form. POIs cannot interrupt the speaker POIs may only be asked when the speaker yields time for POIs or when the Chairs ask delegates to raise POIs, such as after an authorship speech
2. Point of Order
A point raised by delegates to the Chairs when they believe that proper ROP has not been followed.
3. Point of Personal Privilege
A point raised by delegates to the Chairs regarding the delegates’ own personal comfort (e.g., audibility). This is the only point that is allowed to interrupt a speaker.
4 Point of Inquiry
A point raised by delegates to the Chair to inquire about proper parliamentary procedure.
5 Point of Clarification
A point raised by delegates when they need clarification on specific terminology or abbreviations.
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Sponsors are submitters of any given draft resolution These delegates actively support the contents of the resolution and collaborate and contribute ideas to the document
1 Signatories are delegates willing to debate the draft resolution These delegates do not necessarily have to support the resolution or contribute to it. At least ⅓ of delegates must sign as a signatory for the resolution to be introduced
1. English is the Official and Working language for all committees during formal and informal debate. All delegates are expected to communicate in English throughout the conference.
2. Delegates are expected to wear formal school uniformincluding a long sleeved shirt and a tie - or business attire for the conference as part of the dress code.
3 The use of electronic devices is permitted only when drafting or reviewing resolutions. No electronic devices may be used while another delegate is speaking.
4. Delegates are expected to bring their own water bottles as those will not be provided during the conference.
5. The use of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, is strictly prohibited. Delegates must not use AI during the conference. Doing so will be considered an act of academic dishonesty
HEAD CHAIR : JAMES PARK (CSPARK27@PUPILS.NLCSJEJU.KR)
DEPUTY CHAIR : WILLIAM KIM (SWKIM27@PUPILS NLCSJEJU KR)
HEAD CHAIR : LYULF TUFFS (LTUFFS25@PUPILS.NLCSJEJU.KR)
DEPUTY CHAIR : BELLA KIM (AYKIM27@PUPILS NLCSJEJU KR)
HEAD CHAIR : PETA OLIVER (POLIVER27@PUPILS NLCSJEJU KR)
DEPUTY CHAIR : SEOHA HAN (SHHAN27@PUPILS.NLCSJEJU.KR)
HEAD JUDGE : JOHN SHIN (HBSHIN27@PUPILS NLCSJEJU KR)
DEPUTY JUDGE : LILY KIM (HJKIM28@PUPILS.NLCSJEJU.KR)