"The world is over-armed and peace is underfunded." ― Ban Ki-moon From Ban Ki-moon Diplomat Added on 1/31/2026 About Ban Ki-moon Ban Ki-moon is a South Korean diplomat and politician who served as the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations from 2007 to 2016. He also held senior roles in South Korea’s foreign affairs ministry. Born: 1944-06-13 View all quotes from Ban Ki-moon