In a proud moment for Korea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was elected for a second term by unanimous agreement from the general assembly. When the agenda for the reelection of Secretary-General Ban was announced, the 192 member states expressed their support with a round of applause. The first Korean UN chief received recognition for his Asian leadership, being elected to a second term with unanimous support from the international community. Ban is the 8th Secretary-General of the UN whose first five year term will end this December. His second term will begin next year on January 1st and end in 2016. What are the challenges facing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his second term? There are still continuing challenges from his 1st term, such as improving women's rights, sustainable development, achieving a world without nuclear weapons and combating disease. There are also challenges from within the organization, such as improving the efficiency and transparency of the UN secretariat and increasing the powers of the general assembly. Ban Ki Moon has been praised for his quiet manner and diligence. Let's learn more about the significance of his re-election and the challenges that he faces.
