South Korean peacekeepers head for South Sudan mission

December 2, 2024 (JUBA) – A total of 300 South Korean troops are destined for the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

A release said a ceremony to dispatch the 19th batch of the 300-strong Hanbit unit to South Sudan will take place at the International Peace Supporting Standby Force in Incheon, South Korea on Monday.

South Korea began troop deployments to South Sudan in 2013 at the UN’s request in accordance with a UN Security Council resolution aimed at assisting peaceful reconstruction work.

In April, the Security Council unanimously extended the mandate of the UNMISS until April 2025. The extension of the UN mandate was based on the situation in South Sudan.

The Security Council also authorized UNMISS to use all necessary means to carry out its task.

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