In 2006, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched multiple ballistic missiles, including the long range Taepodong-2, before conducting its first nuclear test later that year. The launches raised concerns about the DPRK’s expanding military capabilities and increased pressure on neighboring countries, especially South Korea and Japan. Later that year, the DPRK also carried out its first nuclear test, with the international community facing increased pressure to determine how to best respond to the emerging nuclear threat.

Delegates will take on the role of members of the UN Security Council as they respond to the developing crisis. Delegates will need to debate how to address the DPRK’s missile and nuclear programs while balancing regional security, diplomacy, national interests, and the potential humanitarian effects of international actions. With tension rising quickly, delegates will have to work together to address the threat of nuclear proliferation while managing major tensions between major world powers.