Chair of the Zone 2 Conference
United Nations Security Council
Rayan ShikariHead Chair | B. D. Somani International School, India"My experience in MUN has led me to take new challenges from which I believe has led me to overcome these challenges and taking on new responsibilities. Moreover, I have been a part of a large number of MUN's and this has allowed me to also experience the various challenges that come as being part of MUN as a delegate as well as a chair. I have been lucky to co-chair the UNSC on one occasion and it was a great experience. Furthermore, I also have been exposed to committees with larger delegate numbers like HMUN Hyderabad. I believe that it is these exposures that have allowed me to grow to become a ""Global Citizen.""
I believe that a Global Citizen is one that is engaged with the community around them, and uses his/her voice in solving a problem. My association with the MUN Community has allowed me to explore these aspects of becoming a Global Citizen, and through this process, I have also learned the importance of being a Global Citizen. I have been involved with various groups that focus on the betterment of the community around me. Moreover, with my interest in musical vocals, I have been part of many performances that also work on raising money for groups that work for the development of a greater community. " |
Cailey JenDeputy Chair | Taipei American School, TaiwanHello everyone! I am Cailey Jen from Taipei American School and I’ll be your UNSC Deputy Chair. I began my MUN career as a delegate in PRIMUN 2018, and later, attended SHASMUN 2018 as well as TASMUN 2019. I was also a chair at TASMUN 2020, which, like NBMUN was an online conference due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Global citizens, like you and I, are incredibly important as they collaborate to come up with solutions to global issues that many people encounter on a daily basis. They strive to improve the world around them and broaden their worldview by accepting the fact that all of us are human, and therefore, should come together to overcome problems that affect all of us. Global citizens are also aware of issues around the world and take action to solve issues both locally and globally. I believe that as global citizens, we must all take initiative to make our world more equal and sustainable. |
Seoyeon KangAssociate Chair | Branksome Hall Asia, Republic of KoreaMy name is Seoyeon Kang from Branksome Hall Asia in Jeju island, Korea. As a delegate, I have been participating in MUN since 8th grade at MUNEXUS and in JEJU MUN from 2018 to 2019. This time I am appointed as the associate chair for NBMUN and at the same time JEJUMUN 2020. Throughout the various experiences in MUN, I learned how to deal and collaborate with international issues and people. I realized that we all are interconnected and related with each other even though we all look and think different. Communicating and interacting with others from different cultures gave me an opportunity to become a global citizen who concerns international problems and aims for a common good around the world. I have always been interested in and learned how we all go through difficulties and share distinctive ideas with each other. I am looking forward to meeting with new global issues and other delegates this year.
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Disarmament and International Security Committee
Margaux VeyneHead Chair | Yokohama International School, JapanHonorable delegates, my name is Margaux Veyne, I am a senior at Yokohama International School, Japan. I will be your head chair in DISEC this conference.
Being in MUN for the past 5 years of my life, and chairing for the past year, has not only helped me grow as a delegate, but it has also helped me grow as a person by helping me find purpose. As a third culture kid, I was never able to find a safe space where I could be myself until I started MUN. I was born in France and raised in Sweden, USA, Brazil and now Japan. Living in many countries and constantly moving has helped me be more open minded and globally informed. Having unique perspectives on international topics has helped me throughout debating. I started my MUN journey in Curitiba, Brazil and continued it in Tokyo, Japan. I see beyond the simple task of debating, and so should you. It allows each and every single one of us to have a say, feel like we can make a change for once. MUN shows how our generation still cares, we want and we will make a change sooner or later. This club brings forward global citizens that strive towards helping our international community. |
Seongjoo (Peter) Kim
Deputy Chair | Faith Academy, PhilippinesGreetings! I am Seongjoo Kim but you can call me Peter, and I will be working with you as the deputy chair of DISEC. I am currently enrolled in Faith Academy in the Philippines as a junior (soon to be senior) and have attended various MUN conferences in both the Philippines and in South Korea and with THIMUN and UNA-USA procedures. I have also served as my school’s Secretary-General for the school year of 2019-2020 and have been entrusted with the honor to serve once again as my school’s Secretary-General for the next school year.
Due to living in three different countries, I have been about to encounter many different cultures and perspectives. While my primary passion is not international relations, diplomacy, or anything remotely related to MUN, I still love MUN and the insightful conversations I had with other delegates. While I still believe that I have much to learn about the world, I hope that my small contributions will be meaningful and that I will continue to have an interest in international matters and diplomacy even after I graduate from high school. |
Daniel LinAssociate Chair | International Bilingual School at Tainan Science Park, TaiwanHello fellow delegates! My name is Daniel Lin, and I am a proud freshman studying at IBST (International Bilingual School at Tainan Science Park). It is truly my honor to serve as Associate Chair for DISEC (UNA-USA), where I hope to help inspire other delegates to be able to step out of their comfort zones and speak in front of others. I have been a dedicated member to MUN since 7th grade, and have participated in 5 MUN conferences before NBMUN. I am currently a student officer at the IBST MUN club, where I regularly help younger students with writing resolutions, crafting speeches, as well as remaining well aware of current global events. What participating in MUN means to me, is a monumental step in building your own version of a global citizen. To me, the ability to imagine and comprehend what others are saying is a key part of being a global citizen. The world is not a monolith, yet it is also doesn't exist in 2 extremes. MUN helps us see the world through the lenses of not just other countries, but other delegates as well. Although I might not have the most MUN experience, I am truly committed to bringing all of you the best experience possible with NNMUN. I look forward to seeing y'all in September!!!
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United Nations Environment Programme
Jay Ann KanHead Chair | Taipei American School, TaiwanMy decision into joining MUN has been one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. Every moment I spent preparing for the conference and every moment during the conference has been an extremely worthwhile experience for me. Throughout my MUN Journey, I have participated in many different committees with special debate styles, and my favorites have got to be UN4MUN and the Special Committee! I am so grateful for the many MUN opportunities I have been presented with and I am so happy to be able to make friends with people all over the world.
To me, a global citizen is someone who upholds the values of kindness, responsibility, courage, respect, and honesty. A global citizen applies these important values in every aspect of life and I believe that I am a global citizen because I strive to apply these values in my everyday life. A global citizen connects with the world and my way of enriching my connection to the world is by engaging in many charity events. I am grateful to be so privileged to have the ability to help others and live in such a wonderful community. To show appreciation to all that my teachers, parents, and peers have taught me, every two months I would go to the orphanage and take care of the children there to teach them English and to play with them as well in hopes of providing them more opportunities in life. Due to the fact that our world is currently in a global pandemic, I would like to help by creating a charity which donates medical supplies to countries all over the world, which is why by the summer of 2020, I will be creating the “Medical Charity Foundation” in hopes of providing medical aid to everyone. All in all, a global citizen is a person who can make significant improvements to the world and that is the person I strive to become. |
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Katie ChuHead Chair | Taipei American School, TaiwanMy name is Katie Chu from Taipei American School and I began participating in MUN as a page when I was a 5th grader at TASMUN 2016 and IASAS MUN 2016. Since then, I have participated in several conferences as a delegate including TASMUN from 2017 to 2019, MYMUN 2018, SHASMUN 2018, and SEOMUN 2019. I was later on a chair at TASMUN 2020 and I am currently participating in OMUN as well.
I believe that I am a global citizen as I always believe that helping others and the world is an important goal to be achieved. Currently, the coronavirus is a major pandemic that all countries are facing and it is at this difficult time where it is critical to work together. We all must tackle global issues and challenges together as a community worldwide and the only way we can resolve these problems is by seeing past our differences and commit to global teamwork and collaboration. As a global citizen, I also believe that it is important to participate in activities to help your local communities. I have participated in beach cleanups and have also participated in an international art competition that works towards raising awareness for environmental issues. I believe that with the collaboration of everyone, we could improve not only our communities, but also our world as a whole. |
(Justin) Jaemin JunDeputy Chair | Korea International School, Jeju Campus, Republic of KoreaHi, I am Jaemin Jun, or Justin, a rising junior at Korea International School Jeju. It is my honor to serve as a Deputy Chair of many talented and passionate delegates who seek for opportunities despite the current happening throughout the world, at UNESCO of the first NBMUN conference. 4 years ago, I started my MUN career as a staff of GECMUN II, simply curious about what a productive debate would look like. There, I was amazed at how delegates, while competitive, collaborated with each other to pass a high-quality resolution in such a professional manner. Since then, I was passionate about being part of MUN as a delegate. Thus, a few months after, I participated as a delegate at JEJUMUN III, and continued to participate in big conferences such as the GECMUN IV. As I moved up to high school, I rested my MUN career for a while to focus seeking for diverse challenges. But after a year without MUN, I was willing to continue it and further my skills, which I have been awarded the Honorable Mention at UNODC at JEJUMUN VI last year. Recently, I also have chaired an online MUN conference, similar to how NBMUN will be.
I am a person who enjoys taking challenges, often expanding my comfort zone. And one of those challenges is becoming a global citizen. This summer, I was at a business Summer Camp at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. It was my first time interacting, becoming intimate, and collaborating with people from different nationalities. But because I took this challenge, I was able to win the business competition hosted there with 4 other group members, and was able to actually co-found the business in real life with the people I met there. And today at this online conference, I believe that many other people are taking this challenge too, in becoming a global citizen with people from diverse nationalities. Thus, it is my great pleasure to be in such experience at the first NBMUN. |
Anita TsaiAssociate Chair | Taipei American School, TaiwanMy name is Anita Tsai and I am a freshman at Taipei American School. I have attended TASMUN twice as a delegate, once as a chair, and once as a press team member. I have also attended SEOMUN, MYMUN and SHASMUN as a delegate. I was originally an Assistant Director for YMUNT; however, it got cancelled two weeks prior to the conference due to COVID19. My MUN career started in 6 grade when I participated in TASMUN as a press team member. Before the conference, I saw how delegates spent every Monday after school in a room learning about procedures, researching and crafting resolutions. During the conference, I saw the delegates raise their placards and reach beyond their comfort zones to speak up. The chairs were very encouraging and kind towards the delegates and appreciative towards the pages and press team members. Since then, I discovered my passion for MUN, that is research, collaborating with other representatives of countries and public speaking. MUN has taught me that while many people take food, water, and sanitary living conditions for granted, there are people who are not only denied luxury but are also denied education and basic human rights. After a few experiences as a delegate, I decided it was time to step up to be the leader that reaches out to delegates like how previous mentors had helped and reached out to me. It is my utmost honor to serve as the associate chair of UNESCO for this NBMUN. Being a global citizen is learning about and taking action on urgent issues. Being a global citizen is recognizing that all nations need to collaborate to stop the unbearable living conditions in developing nations. Being part of MUN is taking part as a global citizen, as delegates all focus on improving our lives and being the leaders of tomorrow. In times like Covid 19, it is crucial that nations collaborate to help each other as global citizens. With that said, I look forward to meeting everyone at the conference!
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Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee
Maia MacekHead Chair | American School in Japan, JapanHi, my name is Maia and I'm currently a junior at the American School in Japan. I have been participating in MUN since seventh grade and it has been an instrumental part of shaping who I am today. I have attended eight different conferences in four different countries as a delegate. MUN has helped me gain confidence in myself and my abilities and informed my global perspective. I love not only engaging in debate but collaborating with other delegates to create solutions to complex issues.
I have lived in Colorado, São Paulo, Brazil and now Tokyo, Japan. I believe MUN is helpful in shaping global citizens with empathy and understanding. Through living in these three very different places, I am able to see different viewpoints firsthand and understand motivations for various government actions. I am eager to help all the delegates in my committee have a positive and enriching experience that helps them become more skilled and knowledgeable about the issues we discuss and their nation. That said, delegates: I look forward to meeting you and please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns at 21macekm@asij.ac.jp. |
Naomi KharaDeputy Chair | Logos International School, CambodiaHello, my name is Naomi Khara and I am honored to be the deputy chair of SOCHUM (THIMUN) T2. This will be my second time chairing as a result of other conferences being cancelled amidst this pandemic. I have chaired SOCHUM before, and I really enjoyed all the progressive debates the delegates had. Compared to other chairs and delegates, I joined MUN fairly recently, and this will be my second year of MUN. I have attended 5 conferences and am a part of my school’s MUN leadership team. Although I may have less experience than others, I make it up in passion and dedication to MUN. Having the opportunity to chair for SOCHUM again is exciting and I know each and every one of you will do great.
The coronavirus pandemic brings out the best and worst in people. A true global citizen will try to work towards a better world for everyone, not just for themselves. As a global citizen, I try to raise awareness of what is truly happening around the world, such as the importance of social distancing and food and water waste, to others and myself. Instead of being so wrapped in my own problems, taking a step back to truly see what the world is going through. I may be just one person, however, one person can be a catalyst of change so I urge everyone here to become a catalyst of change for this world. |
Ivan WeiAssociate Chair | Taipei American School, TaiwanMy name is Ivan Wei and I am a freshman studying at Taipei American School. My MUN career took off in the fifth grade when I attended my first MUN conference at TASMUN as a page, in which I later became a press team member and delegate. I have also paged at IASAS MUN and attended SHASMUN and NHSMUN as a delegate. In terms of my chairing and secretariat experiences, I have participated in TASMUN as a chair, YMUNT as an Assistant Director, MUN Impact as the Diplomat of East Asia, and jrO-MUN as an Executive Administrative Officer with an upcoming role of an SG. As such, I have experience with THIMUN, UNA-USA, and UN4MUN procedures. NBMUN will mark my 14th conference.
To me, being a global citizen means to be aware and to be active in the global community. It means finding a voice and contributing to building the international community’s values and practices. MUN has taught me diplomacy, public speaking, and leadership skills, all of which are essential to being a global citizen. However, being a global citizen also means working together - especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. During these difficult times, we should show compassion and continue to help those in need. We should do this by coming together to solve these global issues despite these challenges because that is the spirit of being a global citizen, and something that NBMUN will accomplish. |
Special Political and Decolonization Committee
Wonju LeeHead Chair | Seoul International School, Republic of KoreaHello everyone,
My name is Wonju Lee, a rising junior at Seoul International School. It is my greatest pleasure to serve you as the Deputy Chair of SPECPOL for the inaugural No Borders MUN. For the past two consecutive years, I have participated in the THIMUN conference, which is one of the largest MUN conferences in the world, as well as the SEOMUN conference, which is the largest MUN conference in South Korea. I am very excited to be a part of this new type of online MUN conference that aims to be truly inclusive and global. No Borders MUN also seems very timely and appropriate given the various barriers and restrictions imposed by COVID-19 around the world. By working with the delegates from different countries to learn more about and find solutions to global issues, I believe we will gain significant appreciation for openness, tolerance and consensus that will shape us to become responsible global citizens. |
(Flora) Minju OhDeputy Chair | Korea International School, Jeju Campus, Republic of KoreaHello, I am Flora Oh, attending Korea International School Jeju. I have been deeply in love with MUN since 7th grade, and I have participated in more than eight MUN conferences as both chair and delegate. It is my great pleasure to serve as an associate chair of SPECPOL, where we will write history to take a step in solving the world's biggest challenge.
We become global citizens when we can truly empathize with the world that we live in. MUN helped me to gain deep insights into problems that require our actions. It was not just knowledge that enabled me to immerse myself in the global community. MUN provided me opportunities to actively communicate with delegates from around the world, helping me to take a step in looking at our society in the broader view as a global citizen. |
Benjamen ChenAssociate Chair | Taipei American School, TaiwanHello there! My name is Benjamin Chen, a freshman from Taipei American School. I’ve started to participate in MUN this year when I transferred to TAS and strives to take part in every MUN conferences as possible to gain more experience. SEOMUN 2019 is my first conference and I was a delegate in the General Assembly Committee. Later on, I took part in TASMUN 2020 as both a delegate in the CSTD Committee and an Executive assistant officer. My previous experience as a speech team leader in Hong Kong definitely helped me a lot in terms of adapting to the MUN structure more efficiently. MUN is a platform that connects people from places all around the world to gather around and share experiences, learning from each other to develop a more in-depth understanding of global issues. From all the conferences and the countries that I’ve been to, I’ve definitely gained a deeper understanding of other nation’s background and it successfully shaped me as a better global citizen. As I participate in more conferences in the future, I believe that I will gradually advance and expand on my current knowledge regarding country information and global situations.
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Economical and Financial Committee
Yeryoung LeeHead Chair | British International School Vietnam, VietnamI started MUN in Year 8 (Grade 7) and am currently the President of my school’s MUN club. Although initially, I was afraid of the intense atmospheres and the “big words” used during debates, I tried to be an active participant at school and at conferences, which slowly built my passion for global issues as I realised the significance these seemingly far off problems had on me as a global citizen. This passion led me to attend every conference my school attended as I wanted the opportunity to discuss these issues in-depth and gain new perspectives on them so I wouldn’t remain ignorant about my world. To that extent, NBMUN marks my 15th conference and during those 15, I have gained valuable experiences both as a delegate and a student officer that have allowed me to develop and prosper as an individual living in a globalising world.
The experiences I gained from living abroad in an international environment and participating in activities such as MUN and the Global Goals Project have built me into a person who understands the ever-interconnecting world and how to approach it. The experiences have taught me to value and respect diversity and be responsible in my interactions whether it be sharing my beliefs or trying to tackle intolerance as I play a part in contributing to the values and development of the world community. These lessons have shaped my identity and coupled with my understanding and desire to be more aware of the evolving world to help make it more united, I believe I have integrated into the global community and have thus adopted an additional identity as a global citizen alongside my cultural and ethnic one Korean one. |
Wei-Yu LinDeputy Chair | International Bilingual School at Tainan Science Park, TaiwanHello! My name is Wei-Yu Lin. I am currently a freshman at the International Bilingual School at Tainan Science Park. I started participating in MUN when I was in eighth grade, and I have attended a total of three conferences in Taiwan. MUN has been a great motivation for me to search up current events as well as improving my ability to make speeches.
A global citizen is somebody that knows what is going on. They are somebody that can understand the current and pressing issues of our society. Becoming a global citizen is no easy task. I see MUN as a stepping stone for people to become global citizens. With the force of undying curiosity and MUN, I see myself as a global citizen with global concerns. |
Nicole AhnAssociate Chair | American International School of Chennai, IndiaI have been involved with MUN for 3 years and have attended 4 MUN conferences as a delegate for SC and APQ in India and Taipei. For CHEMUN XII, I had the opportunity to serve as a chair for ECOSOC, growing my leadership, communication, and collaborations skills. I joined MUN due to my interest in current events, politics, environment, and the social sciences. Through MUN, I was able to become more aware of my surroundings and what actions I could take to possibly impact my community as a global citizen. With being involved with a local foundation in India, I have been teaching math to students in local schools with the club members, focusing on SDG 4: Quality Education. Also, being involved with operation smile in our school, I have been able to raise funds and spread awareness for children to be able to receive surgeries for cleft palettes, focusing on SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. As a global citizen, I continue to think about what I could do in the local community, India, which has severe sanitation issues and gender inequalities as well.
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Amnesty International
Ethan YangHead Chair | Taipei American School, TaiwanGreetings delegates!
My name is Ethan Yang, and it is both an honor and pleasure to serve as your Head Chair for the first ever No Borders MUN conference, taking place online in the midst of an unprecedented global crisis. Through the eyes of a delegate, committee chair, and conference organizer, I have grown both personally and professionally in my past five years doing Model United Nations, having worked with students of all ages and MUN program directors across the globe. As a current Secretary-General for Online Model United Nations, and Under Secretary-General of Global Debates for MUN@Home, the world of Online MUN empowers me to continue pursuing one of my greatest passions even during the Coronavirus pandemic. With an open heart and an open mind, I am incredibly excited to welcome you to an engaging and revolutionary conference experience, regardless of your prior experience participating in Online MUN. Together, we can learn to become confident public speakers and leaders engaged in current issues, and discover the impact we can make on the world through diplomacy and negotiation. When I'm not organizing MUN conferences or mentoring younger students, I'm an avid aviation enthusiast and enjoy traveling around the world. Having grown up in a democratic island nation known for its progressive values, Taiwan's unique heritage has helped shape my international perspective as an open-minded global citizen. |
Minji WooDeputy Chair | Cheongsim International Academy, Republic of KoreaHello delegates! I am Minji Woo who will be serving as your deputy chair for this committee. It is my pleasure to participate in the first NBMUN with you all. Though the online Model United Nations might seem unfamiliar, I am confident that delegates will be able to challenge themselves, widen their perspectives, and earn something valuable, whatever it may be.
I was able to step out of my comfort zone and learn so much more than just knowledge regarding the agenda throughout my three years of MUN experiences. It helped me develop myself into a person with deep understanding of the global society and world issues. I love how I could meet different people and share different ideas from each MUN conference. Communicating with others with different cultures shaped me into a global citizen with no particular barrier toward other parts of the world. I genuinely hope the delegates to have rewarding time and find this conference as an opportunity to grow into global citizens! Best of luck, delegates! |
Sonia FanAssociate Chair | Taipei American School, TaiwanI've been a part of the MUN community for four years. My first experience with MUN was as a member of the press team covering my school's annual conference. Since then, I have participated in conferences all around the world as both a chair and a delegate. Growing up in an international school in Taiwan, my unique access to local culture along with an American-based education has really helped me to develop a global perspective. MUN has also allowed me to become much more aware about global issues and steps that I can take to actively make change.
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Outer Space Treaty Revision Committee
Patrick HoHead Chair | Taipei American School, TaiwanMy name is Patrick. I am a freshman from Taipei American School. I’ll be serving as deputy chair for the fictional committee. Despite only starting to do MUN since eighth grade, I try to participate in as many conferences as possible. My first conference was TASMUN 2019 where I was a delegate in the Human Rights Committee. Later on, I participated as a delegate in SEOMUN 2019 and TASMUN 2020. I had chairing experience when I was an assistant director for my school’s YMUNT team. No Border MUN will be my fourth conference and marks my third year participating in the MUN program. The best thing MUN can offer is to learn about current events around the world and new cultures. It helps participants to go beyond the knowledge of the country they live in. All the conferences I went to did a great job immersing me in the idea of being a global citizen. The process of researching about my assigned countries allowed me to have a deeper understanding of many places in the world. The development of my enthusiasm for MUN urged me to be more cultivated and knowledgeable about the country's backgrounds.
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(Vivian) Si Wai ChiuDeputy Chair | International Bilingual School at Tainan Science Park, TaiwanHello delegates!
I started MUN in grade 6 as a delegate that took no POIs and only managed a short speech to a delegate that was known for aggressively questioning the delegates of Myanmar and PRC about the Rohingya refugee crisis. Despite a devastating first conference, I've continued to endeavor and have participated in more than 11 conferences as both chair and delegate. Throughout the following years, MUN improved my public speaking skills, sparked my interest in international relations, and prompted me to step out of my comfort zone, eventually becoming a chair and leading delegates to embrace the world of MUN. A global citizen tackles issues that plague our global community through discussion and cooperation. Through embracing the world of MUN, I understood the importance of diplomacy, communication, and cooperation and the power they hold to change the world. In every conference, I accommodate diverse opinions brought to the table by welcoming conflicting ideas and understanding other delegates representing different interests. That mutual understanding fostered in the world of MUN is what creates change to make this world a better place. |
(Eleanor) Eun AuoAssociate Chair | Korea International School, Jeju Campus, Republic of KoreaI first started participating in MUN conferences when I was in 7th grade. My very first MUN conference was GECMUN IV and I was a delegate. Then when I got into high school, I became a chair for school operated regional conferences. I have chaired for JejuMUN VI, which was held in 2019 November, and KISJ IntraMUN I, which was held in 2020 April. I have several scheduled MUN conferences that I'll be chairing in for the following school year such as JejuMUN VII and GECMUN VI.
What makes this world a more lively and collaborative place, leading us to become global citizens as well, is definitely the ability to empathize with each other even with those who have different backgrounds. My interest in various global issues, that are pressing and require our effective actions, makes me a global citizen that knows how to understand the diverse circumstances people are living in and tries to support and change the lives of people who are suffering. MUN has been one of the greatest factors in making me become such a global citizen that knows how to analyze global issues, reach possible solutions, and collaborate with people from various backgrounds. The opportunities that were accessible through MUN helped me to gain a greater insight of the global issues that are either affecting our daily lives or may affect our future. |
Spanish Flu
Junho SonHead Chair | Korea International School, Jeju Campus, Republic of KoreaHi, my name is Junho Son and I will serving as the head chair for the crisis committee at NBMUN. Ever since I started my MUN career 7th grade, in a small regional conference now called JejuMUN, I gained was intrigued by the level of collaboration that went into making even the smallest decisions. My participation in conferences like MUNY and GECMUN gave me some key insights in the inner workings of international collaboration in some of the world's most pressing issues. Although I was a rabbit in headlights at first, the friendly atmosphere of collaboration in every committee not only pushing me academically, but also interact with new people.
This spirit of exploration beyond your comfort zone is present in a global scale as well. From the global stock market to the online AP exams, we live in a truly interconnected world, both physically and virtually. Watching both the heroic and questionable reactions to COVID-19 reminded me of what it meant to be a member of the 21st century. I can never declare my mastery in this mystique, but I think by trying to understand the sheer scale and significance of our actions, we become one step closer to becoming one. |
Seoyoung KimHead Chair | Cheongna Dalto School, Republic of KoreaI have a very international background, as I have lived abroad for about eight years. In such experience, I had an opportunity to interact with people from different cultures and naturally became absorbed in international relations.
To pursue my interest, I started participating in MUN, and it is actually the second year pertaining to this career. I have learned about international relations and politics at a level that most people would not have, and I am also willing to dive deeper into this field. |
Bennie Yoonseo KoAssociate Chair | Korea International School, Jeju Campus, Republic of KoreaHello delegates! My name is Bennie Ko from Korea International School Jeju, and it is a great honor to serve as an associate chair for NBMUN’s crisis committee. My first ever MUN experience started when I was an eighth-grade student who didn’t know anything about MUN, being one of the staff members in a crisis committee. While staffing, I was deeply impressed by the delegates’ enthusiasm for the full two days conference and I began to have my own goals to be like one of them someday. Since then, I grew affectionate to the fast-paced style of the crisis committees in MUN and have attended five conferences as a delegate during my two years of MUN. My experiences in MUN have made me grow a lot more than who I was before I participated in MUN, encouraging me to step out of my “comfort zone” and interact with people whom I’ve never met before. Starting as someone who had absolutely no experience and knowledge of MUN to now being an associate chair in one of my favorite committees in MUN, I truly look forward to No Borders MUN being an inspiration for the delegates, as the MUN conferences I’ve participated before did for me.
Being a global citizen is having the capability to discuss and analyze global issues with others, which MUN has certainly helped. Such an ability to analyze global issues, regardless of the time setting, can truly develop when there are active discussions between various people with different viewpoints. MUN conferences have not only provided me the opportunity to research events that I didn’t know about, but also have given me the chance to face challenges of my own and thoroughly engage with others. Breaking those boundaries has made me who I am today, though I still have a long path awaiting me. I’m sure that this experience would push me even further to becoming a global citizen, and I hope it would do so for all the other participants as well. |