More than 20 undergraduate and graduate students from five Korean universities advanced to the general rounds and engaged in moot court debates centered around a hypothetical IHL case under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. The case addressed complex issues related to the accountability of commanders and individuals for war crimes in a fictional setting.
In the final rounds of intense legal argumentation, Handong Global University’s International Law School team emerged as the champion, narrowly defeating Yonsei University. Handong Global University will now represent Korea in the 22nd Asia-Pacific IHL Moot Court Competition scheduled for the following year in Hong Kong.
Handong Global University won the championship of the 15th IHL Moot Court Competition. Pictured with Director Miyoung Song (left) are members of the Handong Global University International Law School team (left to right: Yoonseo Kim, Sangdon Park, Seong Min Kim). PHOTO: ROK Red Cross
The competition offered a valuable educational opportunity, enabling students to delve into the complexities of IHL and its practical implementation. Seong Min Kim, a member of Handong Global University’s winning team, expressed their gratitude for the chance to participate in the competition and encouraged support for IHL. The moot court competition is an important educational and dissemination tool that emphasizes the relevance and applicability of IHL.
Judges for the final round (left to right): Jun-Ki Lee (Lawyer, United States Forces Korea), Ki-Gab Park (Professor, Korea University School of Law), Marwa Shabbar (Regional Legal Adviser, ICRC Regional Delegation for East Asia), Jun Kyu Jeon (Lawyer, Yulchon LLC), and Miyoung Song (Director of Treaties Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs). PHOTO: ROK Red Cross
The panel of judges for the competition represented a broad spectrum of stakeholders associated with the ICRC, including IHL academics, government officials, and military personnel. Notably, for the first time, the competition included the attendance and participation of the Director of the Treaties Division within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who also encouraged participants to continue to pursue international law beyond the competition.
Marwa Shabbar, Regional Legal Adviser of ICRC Regional Delegation for East Asia, emphasized the significance of the competition in promoting the principles of international humanitarian law and its relevance in the evolving global context.
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