South Korea was elected to the U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2025-2027 term on Wednesday, as Seoul seeks to actively participate in international efforts to address North Korean and other human rights issues. The U.N. General Assembly elected South Korea to the 47-member council for a sixth time in a direct and secret ballot at U.N. headquarters in New York. The country served at the council from 2006-2008, 2008-2011, 2013-2015, 2016-2018 and 2020-2022. With Wednesday's election to the UNHRC, South Korea will be present simultaneously at three key U.N. bodies, including the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. As a body responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe, membership is based on equitable geographical distribution. Out of the total 47 seats, 13 seats are assigned for the Asia-Pacific region. Source: Yonhap News Agency