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Press Conference: Sangjin Kim (Republic of Korea, President of the Security Council) on the programme of work for the month of September 2025
The Security Council will hold a signature event on 24 September — an open debate on artificial intelligence (AI) and international peace and security — its President for the month told reporters at a United Nations Headquarters press conference today.
Sangjin Kim (Republic of Korea), whose country holds the 15-nation organ’s rotating presidency for this month, said that a high-level discussion on this topic will be timely. The international community must come together to consider how best to maximize the benefits of this technology while minimizing its risks.
Recalling that an open debate on cybersecurity was the signature event during the Republic of Korea’s presidency last year, he said it is vital to consider how emerging technology can directly and indirectly impact international peace and security. The President of his country, Lee Jae Myung, will chair the open debate on AI, he said, pointing out that this is a first.
Also on the agenda for September is an open debate on the future of UN peace operations, which will address key issues, opportunities and challenges in the context of the review on the future of those operations. Noting that his country is a significant contributor to peacekeeping, he said the debate will give the Secretary-General an opportunity to provide an update on the review while Member States have a chance to present their perspectives. In addition to senior peacekeeping officials, the briefers will also include a female civil society briefer, in keeping with the Republic of Korea’s commitment to the women, peace and security agenda.
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