November 5-7, 2009
Six Party Talks President Jane Woo
Korea International School
Assistant President Michael Yang
Indianhead International School
Deputy Assistant President Christine Pak
Yongsan International School of Seoul
Six Party Talks: moving toward peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula Introduction The Six Party Talks is composed of six countries: the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Japan, People’s Republic of China, Russian Federation, Republic of Korea and United States of America. The topics of the committee are based on issues related to the DPRK.
Features of the Six Party Talks --Know your country’s stance thoroughly. --Be knowledgeable of the issues concerning North Korea such as its nuclear power plant suspension, issues related to Japanese abduction, the proposed reunification of South and North Korea and North Korean refugees. --Unlike regular Model United Nations committees, the Six Party Talks does not demand parliamentary language. However, formal language is recommended. --There are 3 delegates that represent one nation; those delegates must work together as a representative of a nation. --There will be about 3 to 5 sessions during each day, and each session will have different topics. However, a topic that has already been discussed may be discussed on another day. --Each discussion session will be composed of one delegate of each nation. --While one delegate is in session, the other two delegates of the same country are required to prepare for the next session and are permitted to talk to other delegates from different nations. During these discussions, delegates should be thinking of action paper ideas. --The chairs will choose the topics to discuss each session and will let the delegates know at the beginning of each day.
Rules of Procedure
Introductory Speeches --Each delegate of representing nations is required to prepare a 30 second to 1 minute opening speech of their country’s stance on the topic given before the session starts. Informal Discussion Session --There is no particular order of speaking; any delegate is free to start the discussion. --There will be two chairs in each discussion session. --Delegates are not allowed to interrupt each other. If the speaking delegate is talking for too long, the chair will intervene instead. --Delegates are privileged to refer to any particular speech or remarks
made that have been throughout the particular session. --Each session will be a minimum of 45 minutes, and depending on the topic and the chairs’ discretion, adjournment may be postponed. --If the chair deems that discussion has lulled or has become inefficient, the chair will call for adjournment. Preparation Session --Delegates are required to work together to research and write action papers. --Delegates may leave the room if they get the permission of any of the three chairs. --There will be 30 minutes to an hour of time for preparation between each informal discussion session. --At the beginning of each day, there will be an hour long preparation session before discussions starts. --At least one chair will be present at each hiatus and preparation session for any delegates to ask questions or make suggestions. Debate on Action Papers --Before debate on an action paper starts, there will be a short buffer period during which simple mistakes, such as typos, of the action paper can be questioned or clarified. --Since there are no main submitters for action papers, the main author of the clause will give a speech not exceeding 2 minutes. --During the 5 to 10 minute crossfire session, delegates will ask questions directly pertaining to the clause presented. --If a delegate wants to speak, he or she will stand up and wait for recognition by the chair. --Delegates may not interrupt the speaker. --Afterward there will be a 10 to 20 minute open debate on the clause; delegates may speak for or against the clause. Open debate may be cut short if the chair deems it appropriate or necessary. --At the end of open debate the delegates will vote on the clause. --Note: The format of debate is subject to partial or complete changes according to the suggestions and opinions of the delegates and chairs. Six Party Talks is a very flexible committee and the rules change every year.
Motions 1. The motion to extend debate time applies to discussion sessions and debates on action papers. 2. The motion to extend crossfire applies only during debates on action papers. 3. All motions need unanimous support, and chairs will have the final call on the motion.
Action Papers
What is an action paper? --In the same format as resolution papers written in Security Council, action papers are composed of clauses that take actions. Action papers cannot be filled with vague, repetitive or sedentary suggestions. --These actions, written as operative clauses, can be about any matter that regards the issues debated on day one and two. --The committee has a choice of how to organize the action papers: --Have one or two large action papers that pertain to “The issue of DPRK” that cover a broad range of topics. --Have two or three action papers, each oriented around a specific issue such as “The issue of Japanese refugees.” --Action papers contain operative clauses and sub-clauses; sub-sub clauses are allowed but not recommended. An operative clause in an action paper should not become so detailed that it limits the flexibility of the action proposed. --Look at the back of the committee guide for an example of the format of an action paper, not the contents; the example is a Security Council resolution with no preambulatory clauses. Format --Same order as resolution papers, concerning the punctuation marks and order of clauses. --No preambulatory clauses. --No main submitter or co-submitters, but there are “main submitters” for individual clauses. Regulations --At least two countries need to work together on one action paper. --There will be a minimum of one and maximum of three action papers discussed on the third day. --Action papers should be written so that as many countries as possible can participate in the debate. Marginalizing a country in an action paper renders the representatives of that country unable to participate in the debate, and the point of the Six Party Talks is for inclusive debate and discussion. --If delegates deviate from the clause that is debated, the chair will remind the delegates to go back on topic. --Delegates are permitted to agree on other action papers if their stance is pertinent. Amendments to Action Papers --Delegates need to write amendments to the chair. --There will be no amendments to clauses that already have been struck out. --Amendments to an amendment are allowed.
--If the amendment to an amendment passes, the entire amendment passes. --If the amendment to an amendment fails, the committee resumes debate on the original amendment. --There is no against or for speech for amendments, just the initial speech given by the submitter of the amendment and then a vote. Rules of Procedure --Unlike resolution papers, following the format of Security Council resolution papers, Six Party Talks action papers will be debated clause by clause. --Chairs will read out the whole action paper. --The rest will be the same as the discussion sessions. Conclusion --At the end of the debate, delegates will be required to come up with the final copy of the action papers, which should be composed of only the officially passed clauses. --The final action papers must be handed in to the chairs on USB at the end of the conference.
Miscellaneous --Delegates are allowed to use laptops during all sessions; however, the laptops cannot be used for games, homework or other personal activities. Delegates may communicate through laptops only to share research materials. --Chairs have the power to suspend note-passing and usage of laptops if it gets too noisy in the house or if chair feels that the delegates are not paying attention to the actual debate. --Delegates may not pass notes or use laptops during speeches given by guest speakers. --Although Six Party Talks is an informal committee, delegates must remember to remain respectful toward other delegates and the chairs. --Delegates are expected to make full use of the time given and need to stay on task unless it is break time. --Delegates may be assigned homework, such as writing or revising a given amount of clauses, if they fail to complete such tasks during the time given at SEOMUN. This homework should be complete and on time. --Each country must have at least one person in the group with a laptop and USB. --The Six Party Talks is a relatively flexible committee. If a delegate has any suggestions that will facilitate a smoother debate (i.e. changing debate format, re-wording or refocusing issue, etc.), then he or she is welcome to bring that suggestion to the chairs.
Agenda* Day 1 November 5
Day 2 November 6
Day 3 November 7
--Preparation session for discussions --Discussion sessions on the given topics from the chairs and hiatus --Hold 2 to 5 discussion sessions, depending on the length of each topic --Chair intervention is minimal and the delegates are allowed to freely converse with one another about any and all aspects on the given issue. The main purpose of these discussions is to come up with some sort of solution or action to put in the action paper later on. --Preparation session for discussions --Discussion sessions on the given topics from the chairs and hiatus --Hold 2 to 5 discussion sessions, depending on the length of each topic --Start writing the clauses for Action Papers depending on each country’s stance and the background information from the discussion sessions of day one and the day two. --Preparation session for actions papers --Discussion sessions and debate on the action papers --These discussions are much more formal and structured than the discussions held in the previous two days. Formal language is recommended. *The agenda is subject to change
Sample Action Paper Forum: Security Council Question of: DPRK 1. Decides that all States shall continue to comply with resolution 1718; 2. Demands without alternative, that the DPRK resign and ratify the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, within the next 60 days; 3. Decides upon the speedy re-installment of the six-party talks for the following sessions, upon which agreed objectives will include, but not necessarily limited to or mandating conclusion in one session: a. respecting of the investigation of the DPRK’s ships as decided by the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) on international waters, b. compromise upon the embargo and necessity of removing harmful elements in the hex-directional negotiation upon nuclear proliferation, c. the DPRK’s request to discuss the consequences of the remilitarization of Japan and its facilitation, d. the United States’ request to discuss the Open Society Agreement, e. Russia’s wish to discuss asymmetry in parallelization of military forces in the peninsula, and consequently, f. China’s request to discuss peninsular dangers in Korea of potential threat of civilians in the territory of the Republic of Korea, g. the request from the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights to discuss nourishment and treatment of the DPRK’s civilians, especially in light of the misuse of the provided nuclear reactors; 4. Asks the North Korean government to adhere to the following: a. Allowing IAEA personnel into the country to perform the following: ii. Observe the dismantling of nuclear facilities as agreed upon in the Six-Party Talks, iii. iObserve the disarmament of North Korea’s nuclear program as agreed upon in the Six Party Talks, iv. Monitor the nuclear facilities, conduct inspections of suspected sites and be allowed to freely perform their duties in suspected facilities, b. Having the DPRK leave all state facilities transparent for the IAEA to inspect thus granting complete access to nuclear-related documents and facilities, as deemed appropriate by the IAEA, hence ensuring compliance with the NPT, c. Transparently dismantling all nuclear warheads and any other nuclear devices with the presence of IAEA personnel in an irre-
trievable manner, d. Returning into negotiations and talks with Japan in order to normalize the DPRK-Japan relations in order to bring future benefits to both countries, e. Sending inspectors if the government feels necessary for assurance, to inspect the demilitarized zone for elimination of previous speculations on missiles or nuclear devices present in the demilitarized zone from the United States of America ready for combat; 5. Calls upon the United States, China, Russia, and Japan, in return to North Korea to provide the following as agreed upon in the Six-Party Talks: a. Provide emergency energy assistance to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the initial phase of 50,000 tons of heavy fuel oil to commence within 60 days of when the process of shutting down the Yongbyon reactor begins, b. Provide an additional 50,000 tons of heavy fuel oil in emergency assistance once the transparent disarmament of nuclear devices begins, c. Provide 900,000 tons of emergency energy assistance to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea once the Korean Peninsula is declared nuclear free by the IAEA, d. Provide 700,000 tons of food in emergency assistance to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea once the Korean Peninsula is nuclear free, e. Provide 550,000 tons of humanitarian aid in emergency assistance to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; 6. Asks that the sanctions placed on Del Banco Asia be lifted under the following conditions: a. Del Banco Asia is completely transparent in its dealings, b. Del Banco Asia repudiates all accounts that have or have had and association with counterfeited currency of any kind, c. Ensure that the measures are carried out to their fullest conditions upon satisfying the conditions discussed in the six-party talks; 7. Calls upon the Ballistics Investigational Committee (BIC) of the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) faithfully execute the sweep procedures as outlined in the IAEA AIM in the set date from the resolution’s execution, with the added conditions of: a. set repercussions in the event that DPRK does not comply to the demands made, even under modifications of the nonnegotiable conditions set out in resolution 1718, to be decided by the Security Council Committee if such an event occurs, b. further requesting the availability of the UN Peacekeeping troops
as designated in resolution 1695 in the event that a military crisis does occur; 8. Further urges the IAEA to compile monthly or whenever felt necessary by the SC reports for the SC of the DPRK’s nuclear status, with the SC then reviewing the DPRK’s status every two months, taking into account the progress of subsequent six-party talks; 9. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Issues 1. Determining consequences for noncompliance with international protocol 2. Ensuring the humane treatment of North Korean refugees 3. Alleviating North Korea’s food shortages and assisting economic development 4. Promoting consensus on International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections in North Korea 5. Emergency issue: Preventing and determining consequences for North Korea’s cyber attacks on intelligence
Authored by Jane Woo
President of the SEOMUN XII Six Party Talks
Based on work by Vivian Lee
Assistant President of the SEOMUN XI Six Party Talks
Edited and compiled by Stephanie Char
Secretary-General of SEOMUN XII
Seungho Yang
Deputy Secretary-General of SEOMUN XII