RULE OF LAW · ACCOUNTABILITY · TRANSPARENCY

A better UN.
A future built
on public trust.

International institutions must live the values they champion. BetterUN opens a dialogue on the governance, responsibility and institutional learning needed to serve humanity.

An independent initiative · For the public and future generations
Public Trust in the United Nations by Eun-Ju Kim, Ph.D. — book cover
PUBLIC TRUST IN THE UNITED NATIONS Dr. Eun-Ju Kim
JusticeRule of lawAccountabilityTransparencyInstitutional learning

THE BOOK

Public Trust in the
United Nations

Administrative Justice, Rule of Law, and Accountability — Lessons from ITU and ILOAT

What happens when an institution’s internal practices fall short of the principles it promotes to the world? Drawing on experiences within the International Telecommunication Union and the jurisprudence of the ILO Administrative Tribunal, this book examines the relationship between public authority and responsibility.

It reads judgments within a wider governance framework, asking how independent oversight, fair procedures, corrective action and institutional learning can rebuild trust. Its invitation extends to Member States, scholars, students, civil society, the media and future leaders.

Book introduction · English & 한국어 · Word

A CONVERSATION ACROSS CITIES

Global Dialogues

The UN: Reality and Future.
Bringing law, policy and public experience into the same conversation.

01 / INDIAHeld · 18 Sep 2026

New Delhi

Global Dialogue on Public Trust in the United Nations

The Dome, Ambassador Hotel

The book launch and special forum brought together legal professionals, diplomats, academics and the public to examine administrative justice and the future of institutional accountability.

Chair: Hon’ble Justice Madan B. Lokur
Moderator: R.N. Jha · Partner: LiveLaw

Photo & video archiveEvent photographs and recordings will be added.
02 / REPUBLIC OF KOREAHeld · 8 Oct 2026

Seoul

Public trust, the role of the Republic of Korea, and future generations

15:00–17:00 KST · La Mode
ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

출판기념회 및 특별포럼 — UN의 현실과 미래. 국민을 위해, UN을 위해, 미래세대를 위해 함께 나누는 대화.

Dr. Myung Oh · Dr. Hak-Su Kim
Amb. Hae-moon Chung · Dr. Eun-Ju Kim
Moderator: Dr. Chul Rhee · Partner: LiveLaw

Event materialsPresentation and PowerPoint are available above. Photographs and recordings will be added.
Seoul book launch and special forum announcement, 8 October 2026, 15:00–17:00, La Mode at ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong, with speakers and programme
Seoul · Book launch & special forum · 8 October 2026

ARTICLES & PERSPECTIVES

Ideas for a better UN.

Essays, speeches and reflections on the institutions we share—and the trust they must earn.

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AUTHOR’S ADDRESS · 18 SEPTEMBER 2026

The UN: Reality and Future

From a belief in international cooperation to the practical questions of oversight, judicial remedies and public accountability: Dr. Kim’s address to the New Delhi Global Dialogue.

Read the address
Speech
New Delhi

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