<P> The Republic of Korea ( commonly known as South Korea ) and the Democratic People 's Republic of Korea ( commonly known as North Korea ) were simultaneously admitted to the United Nations ( UN ) in 1991 . On 8 August 1991 , the UN Security Council passed United Nations Security Council Resolution 702 , recommending both states to the UN General Assembly for membership . On 17 September 1991 , the General Assembly admitted both countries under Resolution 46 / 1 . </P>
<P> The Republic of Korea ( commonly known as South Korea ) and the Democratic People 's Republic of Korea ( commonly known as North Korea ) were simultaneously admitted to the United Nations ( UN ) in 1991 . On 8 August 1991 , the UN Security Council passed United Nations Security Council Resolution 702 , recommending both states to the UN General Assembly for membership . On 17 September 1991 , the General Assembly admitted both countries under Resolution 46 / 1 . </P>
when did north korea join the united nations
when did north korea join the united nations
17 September 1991
17 September 1991