KYMUN 2013 Live, Love, Matter

June 7th, Friday, carrying my bag, laptop and books, I took plane to Jeju. Last time I went to Jeju, I was with my mom, dad and brother excited at family trip. However, this time, I landed at Jeju with 9 other friends, feeling nervous and worried. KYMUN, Korean Youth Model United Nations was waiting for me.

KYMUN was my first MUN conference, unlike my friends who have already participated in MUN at least once. There were 5 committes, General Assembly, Security Council, UN Environmental Programmes, UN Development Programmes, and ECOSOC. Kim Kyung-min B, Kim Seung Hye, Ryu Hyun Seung were in GA, Jung Sehee, Shim Kyubo were in SC, Jung Yunseo, Hwang Inkyu, Kim Hosung were in ECOSOC. I and Kim Minkyom were in UNEP. I was the delegate of Japan, and stood on the podium dealing the agenda, "Strengthening international cooperation in preventing over-exploitation of natural resources". I couldn't sleep much because I had to prepare for KYMUN. Min-Kyom and I brainstormed with other delegates, and it resulted in one resolution which was approved at last. It was a hard time for me since KYMUN took place on June 7th, 8th and 9th, which meant I also had to write GANSE PAPER at the same time. It was a total mental destruction. However, I think I earned some precious things by joining KYMUN.

1. FRIENDS
In Jeju, I met many students from different schools. HAFS, Branksome Hall Asia, KIS, NLCS, Younghoon int'l middle schoool, etc. All of the delegates I met were kind, hardworking and so engaged in KYMUN. Even though I left Jeju on June 10th morning, I'm still glad that I can keep in touch with them through facebook. Also, I could get closer with KMLA students who joined KYMUN together, especially Kim Kyungmin, Kim Hosung, Kim Minkyom, and four girls.


KMLA in Jeju, KYMUN 2013

 2. EXPERIENCE
As I mentioned above, KYMUN was my first MUN conference. That was why I felt so nervous. But I got 2nd prize, the outstanding delegate! Not that I'd like to mention that what I've earned was prize. Despite it being the first experience, nothing bad would happen, and what you would get are valuable people and experience. This is what I felt. So far, I tended to avoid what I've never dealt with. My mom used to give advice to me that I should be more adventurous, challenging, and seeking new things. But I refused to try new things. Now it turns out that KYMUN is another empirical reason that I should be brave at challenging. KYMUN was definitely a valuable experience.



I am speaking on the podium!

3. REST
Yes, this might sound awkward considering this is just a short-term benefit, and I had to write THE ganse paper during KYMUN. However, KYMUN in Jeju island gave me nice rest. At the second day of KYMUN, I walked along the hotel alone. Listening to the music, walking alone, feeling the sea breeze was a perfect rest itself. Moreover, leaving school for few days cleared my mind and refreshed me.

When we first decided to join KYMUN, we thought that we will be in one team, representing one country as team. But, as it turned out that each of us, individual should represent the delegate, I was in panic. However, thanks to KYMUN, friends and myself who helped me to get this far. I hope I can participate in another MUN with much more preparation and confidence.

Special Credits to  Kim Kyung-min B, Kim Seung Hye, Ryu Hyun Seung in GA, Jung Sehee, Shim Kyubo in SC, Jung Yunseo, Hwang Inkyu, Kim Hosung in ECOSOC, Kim Minkyom in UNEP, Hannah Joo(17th waver), Lee Soyoon(17th waver), Hwang Heeseung(18th waver) who actively participated as chairs!!