Ban had long been actively involved in issues relating to inter-Korean relations . Ban Ki - moon elected eighth U.N. Secretary - General in October 2006 . Ban has pushed Sudan on peace in Darfur and focused on climate change . Ban was Ban was South Korea 's Foreign Minister from October 2004 to October 2006 . He has long been actively involved in issues related to inter - Korean relations .
Ban Ki - moon elected eighth U.N. Secretary - General in October 2006 . Ban has pushed Sudan on peace in Darfur and focused on climate change . Ban was Ban was South Korea 's Foreign Minister from October 2004 to October 2006 . He has long been actively involved in issues related to inter - Korean relations .