The Korean peninsula has been divided into two independent states for nearly 60 years, separated by the world's most heavily armed border. The Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), despite still being technically at war, are making gradual progress towards reunification since the North-South Joint Declaration in 2000. However, this effort from both sides have been hindered and thwarted on various occasions, namely North Korea's continuing nuclear weapons program and its recent announcement to discontinue the Six Party Talks. Now this reunification process could be entering a new phase due to rumors of the deteriorating health of Kim Jong-il, the leader of North Korea, who reportedly suffered a stroke last September. This committee will be a Cabinet meeting of the South Korean government. With Kim Jong-il's death possibly on their doorstep, delegates will have to discuss how to improve South Korea's continued support for the North Korean economy (such as the Kaesong Industrial Region and foreign aid) and how to address North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

Chair: Seng-Hwan Chung,