1. The Government of the Republic of Korea expresses deep concern at the crackdown by Egypt's interim government on the protest sit-ins on August 14 and the large number of casualties that resulted in the process.

2. The Government of the Republic of Korea once again urges all parties concerned in Egypt to show the utmost restraint and resolve the situation not through violence but through dialogue.


               Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFA

*unofficial translation