1. The Government of the Republic of
Korea is deeply concerned with the Israeli Government’s recent decision to expand
its settlements in the West Bank, which would significantly undermine the
efforts to establish permanent peace between Israel and
Palestine based on a two-state solution.
2. In addition, in relation to the continuing
loss of life from the recent escalation of violence in the region, the Republic
of Korea once again calls for refraining from taking any action that would exacerbate
tensions.