\n SEOUL, South Korea hailed the U.N. Security Council (UNSC)’s recent adoption of a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas militant group, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The UNSC released its first resolution Monday calling for the ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the immediate release of hostages and humanitarian access to Gaza.<\/p>\n
The resolution — proposed by 10 non-permanent UNSC members, including South Korea — was adopted with 14 council members in favor of and the United States abstaining from the vote.<\/p>\n
“We hope that the UNSC resolution will lead to a ceasefire agreement, the release of all hostages and a surge in humanitarian aid,” foreign ministry spokesperson, Lim Soo-suk, told a regular press briefing.<\/p>\n
South Korea has been involved in the constructive discussions leading up to the resolution, he said.<\/p>\n
On whether the resolution is non-binding, an official at the ministry stressed the resolution must be respected and “faithfully implemented as it reflects the cons
\nensus of the international community.”<\/p>\n
“However, we understand there are various views on whether the UNSC resolution is legally binding,” he said.<\/p>\n
Source: Yonhap News Agency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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