dividends could also be channelled into a global fund designed to support the economic growth of developing countries. We believe tha,t the economic restructuring in the Eastern European countries and the accelerated integration of those economies into the world market economy will provide new economic opportunities, including market expansion, for developing countries • . 1\lthough the international oommunity must be responsive to the needs of the Eastern European countries, it would be most desirable if economic assistance to support their economic reforms were not made at the expense of other developing JP/jg A/S-18/PV. 4 163 (Mr. Yoo, Republic of Korea) countries. It is with such an understanding in mind that the Republic of Korea continues to render economic support for the successful reforms of the Eastern European countries on both a bilateral and a multilateral basis. Lastly, we are convinced that another critical issue facing the international community is environmental protection. Environmental degradation is indeed a global issue which requires global attention for the future of our planet. While the developed countries should bear a major responsibility for causing global environmental damage and thus for reversing it, developing countries must also pursue environmental protection as an integral part of their economic development Plans. In this regard, I wish to make it clear, however, that the Korean Government is opposed to the use of environmental concerns to impede the economic growth of developing countries. Since the purpose of the present session is to draw some useful lessons from the past, I wish briefly to mention Korea's development experience. Today Korea is frequently referred to as a model case for other developing nations by virtue of its successful economic development performance, which has turned it into the world's tenth largest trading nation, with a per capita gross 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the economic growth of developing countries, the role of international community in supporting their development, and the importance of environmental protection. The speaker also refers to their country's development experience and its successful economic development performance. Based on these points, it seems that the text is primarily focused on economic development and international cooperation.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade