UN Secretary-General urges the two Koreas to restore communication channels across the Demilitarized Zone

5 November 2026

The United Nations said the Secretary-General is concerned about a possible escalation of tensions across the Demilitarized Zone on the Korean Peninsula.
His spokesperson Stephane Dujarric conveyed the message.
The Secretary-General urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea to restore communication channels, including military-to-military links, so that accidents or miscalculations are avoided.
Dujarric said diplomatic engagement and renewed dialogue remain the only pathway to reduce tensions.
The Demilitarized Zone is the strip that has separated the two Koreas since the Korean War armistice.
Military hotlines between the two sides have been opened and cut several times over the decades.