In response to questions asked earlier about an incident on the Demilitarized Zone in the Korean Peninsula, the Spokesman had the following to say:

The Secretary-General is concerned by the reports that the Korean People’s Army has placed new land mines in the southern half of the Demilitarized Zone, which injured two soldiers from the Republic of Korea on 4 August. He urges the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to fully adhere to the obligations under the Armistice Agreement and engage in dialogue on this incident.

The Secretary-General urges the tensions on the Korean Peninsula to be alleviated.