text

U.N. chief drops to second place poll favorite to lead South Korea

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, once seen as the front-runner to become the next president of South Korea if he decides to run, has slipped to second place in public support amid a political crisis engulfing the current leader, a poll suggests.

text

chief appeals efforts for peace, sustainable on UN Day

​Marking the United Nations Day which falls on Monday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for worldwide support for the organization to continue its mission of peace, sustainable development and human rights.

text

Guterres "superb choice" as next UN secretary general

​The choice of former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres as next chief of the United Nations (UN) was a "superb" one, current UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said here on Thursday.

text

UN chief appeals for global solidarity in tackling migrant crisis

​United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday praised Italy for its efforts in hosting and rescuing thousands of refugees and migrants, and appealed for global solidarity in tackling migrant crisis.

text

UN chief: Stronger science key to global efforts against poverty, climate change

​UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday said "stronger and more connected science" is crucial for global efforts to implement the UN goals to end extreme poverty and tackle climate change.

text

UN is steady partner for Myanmar's reform and reconciliation process: Ban Ki-Moon

The United Nations (UN) has been a steady partner to support the reform and reconciliation process of Myanmar, UN chief Ban Ki-Moon told the 21st Century Panglong Ethnic Conference in Nay Pyi Taw Wednesday.

text

Ban Ki-moon awarded NUS honorary doctorate in Singapore

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by National University of Singapore (NUS) on Tuesday during his two-day visit to the city state.

text

UN chief welcomes Sudanese opposition signing roadmap for peace

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon on Tuesday welcomed the signing of a roadmap agreement by Sudanese opposition groups to end conflicts in Sudan.

text

UN chief: Settle differences peacefully

All countries involved in South China Sea disputes should settle their differences peacefully and “avoid any escalation or misunderstandings that could put security and development in the region at risk”, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in Beijing on Thursday.

text

UN chief frontrunner in S.Korean presidential hopefuls: poll

​UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ranked first in a survey of South Korean people to pick the country's next president as Ban's tenure as chief administrative officer in the United Nations ends later this year.

text

UN chief says removing Saudi coalition from blacklist for "undue pressure", Saudi denies

​UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon said here on Thursday that he has to remove temporarily Saudi-led coalition from UN's blacklist of committing violations against children due to "undue pressure."

text

UN urges efforts to stop and punish sexual violence in conflict

​The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thursday called for efforts to stop and punish sexual violence in conflict, adding that extremist groups have used sexual violence as a tactic of terrorism.

text

Ban's visit to South Korea fuels presidential speculation

Ban Ki Moon arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for a six-day visit that has fueled speculation the U.N. chief is lining up a tilt at the presidency of his home country.

text

One door closes another opens: Is UN chief set to run for president on his return to South Korea?

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday left open the possibility of running for the South Korean presidency after his term with the world body ends.

text

Ban Ki-moon gets royal Dutch honor

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon received a high Dutch royal honor on Tuesday in The Hague.

text

Marking World Autism Awareness Day, UN chief calls for inclusive societies

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday stressed "equal participation and active involvement" of those with autism, saying it is "essential for achieving the inclusive societies."

text

West Africa "on cusp of" becoming Ebola free: UN Chief

Liberia is expected to join Sierra Leone and Guinea Thursday as the third and final West African country to be declared free of Ebola transmissions, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said here Wednesday.