UN General Assembly
2003

has served as a sobering reminder that winning the war does not necessarily mean winning peace. As the terrorist attack against the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad last month so vividly demonstrated, the prevalence of violence and terrorism poses the most pressing challenge that Iraq has to overcome in building a democratic, peaceful and prosperous nation. The Republic of Korea strongly condemns the atrocious act of terrorism against United Nations personnel who came to Iraq for the sole purpose of assisting the Iraqi people. We recommend that the Secretary-General take the necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of the United Nations and its associated personnel, as well as international humanitarian workers in Iraq, as they carry out their noble duties. Despite the persistence of conflict and turmoil, the international community has continued during the past year to make progress in strengthening the universal values of human rights and democracy. The spread of universal values in turn strengthens the foundation for peace and prosperity around the world. However, a world in which all peoples enjoy their