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South Korea's official position at the WHO discusses the impact of government policies on promoting healthy eating amidst the rise of transnational fast food companies. The country is implementing measures to encourage organic and functional food consumption while prohibiting unhealthy food sales in schools to combat childhood obesity. Proposed solutions include raising awareness about healthy eating and making organic products more affordable through imports.

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Ingles POSICIÓN OFICIAL

South Korea's official position at the WHO discusses the impact of government policies on promoting healthy eating amidst the rise of transnational fast food companies. The country is implementing measures to encourage organic and functional food consumption while prohibiting unhealthy food sales in schools to combat childhood obesity. Proposed solutions include raising awareness about healthy eating and making organic products more affordable through imports.

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Official Position

SOUTH KOREA

BODY: World Health Organization (WHO)


TOPIC: “The role of government policies in promoting healthy eating,
in the face of transnational fast food companies”.
DELEGATE: Rene Nicolas Mijaria Gamón
DATE: August 29 - 30, 2024
BODY: World Health Organization (WHO)
COCHABAMBA- BOLIVIA
OFFICIAL POSITION: SOUTH KOREA
I. INTRODUCTION
Context
A. Basic Country Information
● Official Name : Republic of Korea
● Surface : 100,339 Km2
● Founded : August 15, 1948 and its founder was Syngman Rhee
● Border Limits : To the North with the People's Republic of Korea, to the East with the
Sea of Japan, to the South with the East China Sea and to the West with the Yellow
Sea.
● Capital : Seoul
● President : Yoon Suk-yeol
● Vice President: The position was abolished after 1960
● Form of Government: Presidential Republic
● Currency : South Korean Won
● Population : 51.63 Million (as of 2022)
● Administrative Divisions: The Republic of Korea is subdivided into 8 provinces, 1
special autonomous province, 7 metropolitan cities and 1 special autonomous city.

MAPA CON DIVISIÓN


POLÍTICA
● Religion : The majority religion is Christianity, followed by Buddhism, although
almost half of the population has no religious preference.
● Languages : Korean and Korean Sign Language
● History : Antiquity and Three Kingdoms Period

Until the 4th century AD:


The Korean Peninsula was inhabited by various tribes and kingdoms. The three most
prominent kingdoms in this period were Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla. These kingdoms
competed with each other and also with neighboring powers, such as China.

Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392)


Founding: In 918, Wang Geon unified the kingdoms of Silla and Baekje to form the
Goryeo dynasty. This dynasty is where the name "Korea" comes from.
Cultural and scientific development: During this dynasty, Korea developed a rich culture
and made important advances in technology and writing, including the creation of
celadon (green pottery) and hangeul (Korean alphabet).

Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897)


Founding: In 1392, Yi Seong-gye founded the Joseon dynasty, which ruled Korea for
more than five centuries.

Cultural development: The Joseon dynasty is known for its cultural, scientific and
artistic achievements. Hangeul was established as the official writing system and
Confucianism was promoted as the state ideology.
Invasions and conflicts: During this period, Korea faced several invasions, including
the Japanese invasions of the 1590s (Imjin Wars) and the Manchu invasion in the 17th
century.
Japanese Colony Era (1910-1945)
Occupation: In 1910, Japan annexed Korea and made it a colony. During this period,
Koreans suffered severe restrictions on their cultural identity and human rights.
Resistance: There was strong resistance from Koreans, with independence movements
such as the March 1st Movement in 1919.

Division and Korean War (1945-1953)


End of occupation: At the end of World War II in 1945, Japan surrendered and Korea
was liberated. The peninsula was divided into two occupation zones, with the Soviet
Union in the north and the United States in the south.
Korean War (1950-1953): Tensions between the two sides culminated in the Korean
War, when the North, under the leadership of Kim Il-sung, invaded the South. The war
ended in 1953 with an armistice that established a border close to the original line.

South Korea (Republic of Korea)


Establishment: The Republic of Korea, known as South Korea, was officially
established in 1948 with Syngman Rhee as its first president.
Economic and political development: In the following decades, South Korea
experienced rapid industrialization and economic growth known as the "Miracle of the
Han River." The country went from a war-torn nation to one of Asia's most advanced
economies.
Democracy: Despite political challenges, South Korea achieved a transition to
democracy in the late 1980s, with the election of Roh Tae-woo in 1987.
Current Situation: Today, South Korea is a modern, democratic nation, known for its
global cultural influence, particularly through K-pop, film and technology.

Relations with North Korea


Continued tensions: Relations with North Korea remain tense, with periodic conflicts
and diplomatic efforts to improve the situation. The two Koreas have had moments of
dialogue, but reunification remains a complex and delicate issue.
B. Relationship with Other Countries
● Groups of which it is a member: South Korea is a member of the UN (1991),
founding member of the WTO (1995), member of the OECD (1996), belongs to the IMF
and WB and to the G20 since 2009.
● Participations in the UN: South Korea is an active member of:

1. UN Security Council
Non-permanent member: South Korea has been a non-permanent member of the
Security Council on several occasions, its last term being from 2013 to 2014.
Participation in decision-making: During its time on the Council, South Korea has
been involved in resolving international conflicts and formulating global security policies.
2. General Assembly
Active participation: South Korea participates in the annual sessions of the UN
General Assembly, where it contributes to debates on global issues, such as sustainable
development, human rights and international security.
3. Committees of the General Assembly
Thematic committees: South Korea is involved in several committees of the General
Assembly, such as the Political Affairs Committee, the Human Rights Commission, and
the Disarmament Commission.

II. DEVELOPMENT
Position
A. Conflict Interest
South Korea recognizes that the promotion of transnational fast food companies, fast
food restaurants was recorded as one of the fastest growing segments in the South
Korean food service market. The increase in demand in the fast food restaurant
segment is highly associated with convenience. As Koreans work longer hours, they
increasingly value the convenience of fast food while incorporating healthy eating habits.
Students and children who go to school are also busy with school; Therefore, fast food
is the option for them during meals.
Fast food outlets in South Korea and other quick service restaurants that offer a wide
range of menus at lower prices recorded faster sales growth than other consumer food
service outlets. South Korea's foodservice market is growing as fast food operators
actively launch set meal menus at competitive prices and constantly offer various
promotional discounts throughout the year. The expansion of international chains in the
country is influencing more young consumers, inclined towards Western trends, to visit
points of sale.
B. Policies made regarding the Resolution of the Problem
South Korea currently promotes:
● Food
Organic food: Organic products derive from organic agricultural and livestock
production. This production system attempts to preserve natural resources and animal
welfare, and promote sustainable practices. To do this, the use of chemicals, artificial
fertilizers or antibiotics is limited or minimized, and ecosystems are maintained and
preserved.
Functional foods: In South Korea, the concept of functional foods refers to foods
produced with ingredients or raw materials that help human health.
Among the main characteristics of functional products, the content of their ingredients
that support metabolism, maintenance or improvement of people's health stands out.
The Ministry of Food and Drug Health in Korea (MFDS) requires that the packaging of
these products must be identified with a label with the functional food symbol so that
consumers can verify their certification.
Although transnational fast food companies offer lower prices for the products they offer,
the Korean consumer is being made aware of the consumption of organic and functional
foods, which are easy to consume and very efficient in maintaining their health.
● In schools
In South Korea, measures were implemented to increase health care among students
and fight against the growing risk of childhood obesity throughout the country,
prohibiting the sale of fast food, soft drinks and other foods considered unhealthy within
schools. . Schools in Seoul will be ordered to remove vending machines, except for
those that sell hygiene items.
III. CONCLUSION
Policies Necessary to Resolve the Conflict
Faced with this serious problem, the South Korean delegation proposes the following
solutions:
Encourage the population to stop consuming fast food and to be aware of the benefits of
healthy food.
Since price is a sensitive factor and the main reason for not purchasing organic
products, policies must be implemented for the export to South Korea of products such
as fresh fruits and vegetables, which due to the small territory that South Korea has.
They cannot be planted, trying to keep prices affordable, since currently they are little
consumed due to their high market cost.
With the solutions provided, the Russian delegation hopes to be able to resolve this
problem.

IV. REFERENCES
● South Korea food service market.
https://www.mordorintelligence.com/es/industry-reports/south-korea-foodservice-market
● Organic food market in South Korea
https://www.icex.es/content/dam/es/icex/oficinas/109/documentos/2020/11/documentos-
anexos/resumen-ejecutivo-mercado-alimentacion-ecologica-corea-sur-2020.pdf
● PMP Functional Foods in South Korea
https://acceso.prochile.cl/wp/content/uploads/2018/06/
pmp_alimentos_functionales_corea_del_sur.pdf

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