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Publication[11th NPT Review Conference] NGO Presentation by Korean A-bomb Victims and SPARK

Friday, May 1, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
United Nations Headquarters, General Assembly Hall


[11th NPT Review Conference] NGO Presentation by Korean A-bomb Victims and SPARK


On May 1, a civil society presentation was held at the United Nations Headquarters with the participation of all States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), including nuclear-weapon states.


During the session, Jin-tae Shim, Head of the Hapcheon Branch of the Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Association, informed the international community about the lived realities of Korean A-bomb victims. He called for an apology and compensation from the responsible states and introduced ongoing efforts to hold the Seoul International People’s Tribunal on Atomic Bombings. [Read Full Statement]


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Jin-tae Shim delivers remarks as Head of the Hapcheon Branch of the Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Association



A statement was also delivered by SPARK under the theme: “Let’s achieve denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula by abolishing extended deterrence and concluding a Korean Peninsula Peace Agreement and a DPRK–U.S. Non-Aggression Treaty, and move toward a Nuclear-Free World!” The statement emphasized the importance of the International People’s Tribunal as part of efforts to achieve a nuclear-free world. [Read Full Statement]

The statement was authored by Co-Representative Young-dae Ko of SPARK and presented by youth member Gil Kim. It was endorsed by 36 organizations and numerous individuals.


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