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United Nations Security Council resolution 702, adopted without a vote on 8 August 1991, after examining separately the applications of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) for membership in the United Nations, the Council recommended to the General Assembly that North Korea and South Korea be admitted.
| UN Security Council Resolution 702 | ||
|---|---|---|
 Location of North and South Korea | ||
| Date | 8 August 1991 | |
| Meeting no. | 3,001 | |
| Code | S/RES/702 (Document) | |
| Subject | Admission of new Members to the UN: Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Republic of Korea | |
| Result | Adopted without vote | |
| Security Council composition | ||
Permanent members | ||
Non-permanent members | ||
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On 17 September 1991, the General Assembly admitted both countries under Resolution 46/1.[1]
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