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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Seoul, Korea)
For Immediate Release
January 6, 1992
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO U.S. AND KOREAN TROOPS
Camp Casey
Yongsan, Korea
3:50 P.M. (L)
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, General RisCassi, and good
afternoon to your charming wife, and to General Scott and to Sergeant
Marks, who just handed me this tomahawk -- where was he when the
Atlanta Braves were doing their number? (Laughter. And I'm
beginning to know why they call you the "Frozen Chosen." It's cold
up here -- cold! (Applause.)
And I. understand that you've come to Yongsan from far
and wide. I'm not sure this qualifies as a thunder run, but
nevertheless -- (applause) -- it is a great privilege to meet with
all of you. And it's great to be accompanied by the man you saluted
earlier on, a key adviser of mine, a long-time friend, the Ambassador
Don Gregg, and his wife, Meg, with us today.
And let me salute the proud men and women of the 2nd
Infantry Division. You are truly "second to none.' And I
congratulate you. (Applause.)
Let me just try to put your service into perspective
because you serve at a time when Korea is reaching a new world
status, when we can build on the progress and the promise of a new
year. More than a military alliance, our countries: are moving toward
a political and economic and security partnership. And we continue
to work for a peaceful reconciliation, restorationsof the morning
calm shattered so many years ago at the 38th Parallel.
We stand here just a few miles from the DMZ, a relic of
the Cold War, tragically separating one people. And history's
verdict is in: On freedom's side stands one of the fastest
developing countries in history. And on the other side, a failed
regime that produces only misery and want. (Applause.)
For more than 40 years, the U.S.'s commitment to the
Republic of Korea's security has been firm, it's been unwavering.
And nothing is going to change that. Korea is where America made a
clear commitment to liberty. And Korea is where we first stopped the
spread of communism in Asia and fought to defend the international
ideals of freedom.
You know, in recognition of this Republic's great
achievements, we will gradually shift to a supporting role as the
Korean military takes the lead in defense of their nation. But North
Korea must know that we will resist any aggression and we will keep
our forces strong enough to do so as long as the Korean people want
our support.
Here at Camp Casey, you're a long way from home and
that's especially tough during the holiday season. With much of the
world's attention on events over in Eastern Europe and in MOSCOW and
the Middle East, you may sometimes wonder if anyone cares. You may
feel forgotten, just like Korean War veterans sometimes feel
forgotten. So let me just tell it to you this way. You have not
been forgotten. The veterans of Korea won a mighty victory in the
fight against communism. And you honor them with your presence here
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on the frontier of freedom. Your work is important, and you've got
to understand that. (Applause.)
America, our great country, never does forget those who
serve. For the sake of the families of the 8,000 MIAS of the Korean
War, we are going to continue to seek the fullest possible accounting
from North Korea.
You've got a tough assignment here. I know that. Our
able Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Colin Powell, served here himself.
And he was back for a visit in November. And he agrees with me on
this: Your professionalism, your courage, and your vigilance are the
keys to our success here.
In 1992, anyone who doubts the military, anyone who
doubts our skill, anyone who doubts our commitment, anyone who doubts
the ability of the men and women who serve in our forces should
remember two words: Saddam Hussein. (Applause.) What a job. What
a job was done there in the Gulf. And I'll never forget this day
because you're the same fiber, some the same people that did that
job.
And I am invigorated coming up here for a very, very
brief stay. The time is coming inevitably when the Korean people are
going to be united and free. And each one of you should be proud of
your contribution to that inevitable triumph.
I know it must seem like rather kind of what they call a
cameo appearance when a beautiful white-topped helicopter drops in
from the sky and we're only here for a few minutes. But this is an
important stop for me. I am proud of you. I wish you well. And I
tell you, you are part of the greatest fighting force this country
has ever had in its history. We showed it last year. And you're
showing it every single day.
May God bless each and every one of you. Thank you very
much. (Applause.)
END
3:56 P.M. (L)
THE WHITE house
WASHINGTON
/ Nov 91
gennifer Grouman
Hey Kid,
Attached is some info from
Korea - that you may find
useful in speed writing
- The two speech writers for
the command are:
Mr. ART Volpe - 723-6029
Major Haig - 725-6001
- I really enjoyed the this and
had a great time. look forward
to seeing you a future Regards! Pre Advances
12 lass
-
DEPART NT OF
HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES FORCES, KOREA
APO SAN FRANCISCO 96301-0010
OF
REPLY TO
ATTENTION or,
FKJ1-DM
25 October 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR Public Affairs Office, ATTN: LtCol Peck
SUBJECT: Demographic Information on Active Duty Military and
Dependents of Active Duty Military in the ROK
1. The following demographic information requested by the
Presidential Advance Party thru PAO (LtCol Peck) is provided:
A. Number of active duty military by service: Army - 32,443
Navy -
334
Marine -
29
Air Force - 10,505
43,311
B. Number of active duty military by service and installation:
ARMY
AIR FORCE
NAVY
MARINE
Casey
9,456
535
21
2
Red Cloud
1,351
163
8
0
Stanley
2,346
115
7
0
West Corridor
3,449
195
10
1
Long
560
31
4
0
Page
490
33
1
0
Market
656
51
1
0
Kimpo
60
8
0
0
Yongsan
7,129
583
135
16
Osan
266
5427
7
1
Suwon
3
75
0
0
K-2
1
66
0
0
Carroll
1,123
54
0
0
Henry
1,323
78
4
6
Ames
186
11
0
0
Humphreys
3,309
368
74
2
Kunsan
206
2637
3
0
Hialeah
482
22
6
0
Chinhae
38
6
53
0
Kimbae
8
19
0
1
Kwang Ju
1
no
0
0
OCT 31 '91 17:56
PAGE. 006
Background
Public Affairs
UNITED NATIONS COMMAND / COMBINED FORCES COMMAND
APO 9630
UNITED STATES FORCES KOREA / EIGHTH UNITED STATES ARMY
TEL 3113/3290
As of December 1990
HISTORY OF U.S. FORCES AT YONGSAN
During the Japanese occupation of the Korean Peninsula from 1910
to 1945, the Imperial Army made its headquarters at. Yongsan
Reservation in a southern suburb of Seoul near the Han River.
After Japan surrendered to end World War II in 1945, U.S.
military units were sent into the Korean peninsula to accept the
surrender of the Japanese forces in the area south of the 38th
Parallel. North of that line, Soviet troops took over from the
Japanese.
One area the arriving American units moved into was Yongsan,
which means Dragon Mountain. U.S. military occupation forces -- led
by XXIV Corps and the 7th Infantry Division -- provided order,
security and administration of the government pending establishment
of a single government for the entire peninsula.
A unified Korea proved impossible as the Soviets moved to seal
the border at the 38th Parallel and create a communist state in the
northern zone. Thus, in 1948, following approval of a new
constitution and elections monitored by the United Nations, the
Republic of Korea government replaced the U.S. military government.
The Yongsan area continued to be used by members of the U.S.
Forces, this time serving in an advisory role. KMAG -- an acronym
for the Korean Military Advisory Group -- was formed in 1949 at the
request of the ROK Government to help develop and train security
forces.
The North Korean invasion in June 1950 turned all of Korea into
a battlefield. Yongsan Reservation, like other areas of Seoul,
sustained substantial damage. The opposing forces each moved
through the capital city twice before the United Nations Command
regained control of the city.
With the war stalemated, UNC and U.S. Forces established
headquarters at Yongsan in 1952, having control over some 630 acres
of the former Japanese headquarters. The post itself was run by an
administrative headquarters which was eventually known for almost
two decades as the Seoul Area Command, or SAC -- giving rise to such
popular jokes as referring to the chapel as the SAC-Religious Center.
OCT 31 '91 17:53
PAGE. 001
In July, 1957, Headquarters, U.S. Forces Korea was established.
At the same time, Headquarters, United Nations Command, located in
Tokyo, was moved to Yongsan.
Many buildings used by the Japanese Army are still being used
today. A few examples: Where JUSMAG is located used to be the
Japanese Army Hospital. The Japanese cavalry and horse stables were
located at what is now Hannam Village. Eighth Army Special Troops
Headquarters building was an officer's club. And the five two-story
red brick buildings on main post which house HQ United States Forces
Korea (USFK)/Eighth U.S. Army (EUSA) and various staff sections
served similar purposes for the Japanese Army.
Traces of the Japanese occupation are erased from Yongsan as is
the war damage that once was readily seen on perimeter walls and
buildings. The continued presence of U.S. forces in partnership
with the ROK forces has brought many changes to the installation --
first in the form of half-moon, corrugated tin Quonset huts that
sprouted in clusters throughout Yongsan (and every other area where
U.S. forces were stationed) and then, when military families began
to slowly appear in the USFK in the 1960s and budgets otherwise
permitted, in more fashionable and permanent structures.
Since then, changes have been many and rapid. Quonsets got the
ax in most areas. Family support facilities expanded greatly,
particularly on south Post. What once had been a training area
flowered as the Eighth Army Officers Club and swimming pool; a dusty
helipad out the back gate turned green with the seeding of the
Eighth Army golf course in 1959; and the ROK/US Combined Forces
Command Headquarters was formally opened in November 1978.
In October 1971, the U.S. Army Garrison--Yongsan (USAGY) was
removed from provisional status and began to expand its support
capabilities. Schools, more family units and improved troop
facilities were developed, only to be interrupted for several years
in the late 1970s when the planned reduction of U.S. ground combat
forces tightened construction budgets and left too little even for
proper maintenance of what was already there. Cancellation of the
reduction plan in 1980 was followed by years of improved budget
situations and the transformation of Yongsan's physical plant from
an olive drab cocoon to a model installation was back on track.
Physical Characteristics
Today, Yongsan Garrison occupies some 630 acres of land just
south of Namsan Mountain. The post is divided into three major
areas: South Post, North Post and camp Coiner, with several smaller
areas adjacent to these three. One hundred and sixty tenant units
occupy 1,225 buildings with a combined floor space of more than
4,750,000 square feet. Access between units is provided by 20.4
OCT 31 '91 17:53
PAGE. 002
miles of paved roads. Additionally, the post provides all the
support facilities associated with a small city: i.e., a hospital, a
fire station, a police force, commissary and exchange facilities,
schools, theaters, clubs and restaurants, a hotel, sports and
recreational facilities, water and sewage treatment plants, and
emergency electrical power.
To take advantage of these facilities, USFK has approximately
2,500 military personnel stationed at Yongsan. They are augmented
by about 1,000 U.S. civilian and 6,000 Korean civilian employees.
More than a thousand KATUSA soldiers work at Yongsan, and several
thousand military family members reside on south Post or at Hannam
village, a contract housing area east of South Post.
-End-
OCT 31 '91 17:54
PAGE. 003
FKPA-SP
24 Oct 91
MEMORANDUM FOR MAJ RUSSELL CANCILLA (White House)
SUBJECT: USFK "Facts Ahead" potential speech materials
1.) Reference conversation last week Lt. Colonel George Peck
and Major R. Cancilla concerning subject above. The following
materials are provided:
* SSG (practical nurse) Joo S. Song is the Army recipient of
the 1990 USO Community Service Award. He was rewarded for his
VOLUNTEER services as interracial marriage "counselor" and
translator of Korean at hospitals. (K,1)
* Staff Sergeant Larry Frederick and Sergeant Russell Erickson
of Camp Market's 55th MP Co., receive Army Commendation Medals,
having been credited by Korean National Police with SAVING
LIVES via first-aid incident to victims of Korean civilian
charter bus rollover (4 killed, 53 seriously hurt) during Team
Spirit exercise. (K, 4)
* 2ID soldiers team up with Pearl S. Buck Foundation and
VOLUNTEER their time and money to sponsor a variety of
activities and provide items such as clothing to scores of
needy Amerasian children (Uijongbu, Munsan, Tongduchon area).
(Dr)
* 305th Army Dining Facility, Yongsan, wins Phillip A. Connely
Army Food Service Award, small facility. Customer feedback
(TQM) strategy instrumental. (K,8; Cr)
* "Guardian Control," 4th Battalion 58th Aviation, at Yongsan
south post, in first year of operations is selected BEST air
traffic control facility in ARMY by Army Chief of Staff, GEN
Gordon R. Sullivan. (K,8)
* PFC at Camp Casey (PFC Anthony Perkins) assists Korean
National passenger in taxi at front gate to deliver bouncing
baby daughter, 28 Jun. (K,8)
* USFK EEO Officer, Flora Sambrano gets Secretary of the Army
award for the BEST run EEO program in ARMY. (PI)
* 8th Security Police Squadron at Kunsan named BEST (USAF) in
the large unit category in U.S. Air Force. (K, 9)
* Second Infantry Division, in a first for one unit, sweeps
troop competitions winning 8th Army NCO, Soldier and KATUSA of
year awards; also 2ID's Co A of 1/506th Infantry wins 8th Army
of Excellence Award for second year running. (Drake)
* USFK completes 13th year of educational visits to Panmunjom
(3 groups per year) for American students. (K, y)
* 38th Aerospace Rescue Squadron 27 Aug completes difficult
MEDEVAC of Korean National from island off east coast to a
civilian hospital in Kangnung as part of Korea rescue
Coordination Center involvement. (K,9) Same unit part of team
credited with 26 saves during 1990 extreme monsoon. (K10/90)
* Roundball: 28 year old Specialist Cassandra Howard (304th
Sig. Bn. at Colbern, works dining facility honored as AAU first
team all American basketball player. (K,6)
17:54
PAGE. 004
* Baseball: American 13-14 year old Pony Leaguers from Korea
TOP the Asian Pacific Pony League tournament with 5-0 record
and went on to the world championships. (K,9)
*Softball: Yongsan travellers finish second in field of thirty
teams competing for 1991 Pacific-Wide Men's Slowpitch. (K,6)
* Wrestling: 2ID Specialist Ray Jippen takes two bronze
medals at championships held in Istanbul which in turn gets him
a ride to the upcoming TRIALS for the Barcelona OLYMPICS. (Dr)
* Golf: Sung Nam golf course opens 6/1/91 and holds monthly
tournament (April to November) bringing ROK and US people
together socially. Course at Yongsan transferred to ROK 6/1/91
could increase recreational space for Seoul citizens. (K, 9)
* EUSA sets CFC goal at almost $900,000.
*
Multiple Launch Rocket Launcher, Bradley Infantry and
Cavalry Fighting Vehicle, and HMMWV mounted Avenger
anti-aircraft (use Stinger Missiles) systems join Abrams Tanks
bringing state of the art CONVENTIONAL CAPABILITY on line in
USFK, a real force to be dealt with. (K,6 & Drake)
* MG Hwang, Won-tak becomes FIRST Korean to be the senior
member of the UNCMAC. (K,4)
* Elements of the 19th Support Group provided extensive
support to operations in Southwest Asia to include provision
of: more than 8,000 tents during ODS; assembly of more than
7,000 air-dropped loads of food, medicine, clothing and other
items for 500,000 Kurdish refugees during "Provide Comfort";
fourteen soldiers deployed for ODS. (Cr)
2.) Additional materials possible, please advise topics.
Also, will expand on any or all of above, please advise.
George H. Peck
Lt. Col, USAF
Acting Public Affairs Officer
OCT 31 '91 17:55
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PAGE. 003
MISSING AND UNACCOUNTED FOR AMERICANS FROM WORLD WAR II
AND THE KOREAN WAR
Although many years have passed since the conclusion of
World War II and the Korean War, the U.S. Government has ongoing
efforts to achieve the fullest possible accounting of Americans
missing and unaccounted for while serving their country in these
wars. Approximately 78,750 Americans were unaccounted for from
World War II, and there were about 8,200 from the Korean War:
however, there are many differences between those wars and the
war in Vietnam.
World War II ended in a clear-cut victory; the U.S. had
access to the battlefields, so extensive searches could be
conducted. Nevertheless, many men were lost and not recovered.
The U.S. Government makes an effort to recover remains from
World War II whenever possible. Since 1979, more than 110 sets
of World Wat II remains have been recovered from Papua, New
Guinea and returned to Hawaii for identification. Additionally,
teams have conducted excavations in Guam, Okinawa, the Solomon
Islands and Wake Island, to name a few. As recently as July
1990, the remains of 4 U.S. personnel were recovered from Papua,
New Guinea.
In the case of Korea, 8,177 Americans are unaccounted for,
including 389 who were at one time listed as prisoners of war.
For the past 32 years, the United Nations Command Military
Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) has called upon the Korean
People's Army/Chinese People's Volunteers (KPA/CPV) Military
Armistice Commission to account for the 2,233 UNC POWS,
including the 389 Americans known or believed to have been under
enemy control during the Korean War for whom we have received no
accounting. In August 1982, the UNCMAC also requested, for the
first time, the repatriation of any UNC personnel buried in
North Korea.
The UNC has attempted to influence the other side by
returning the remains of four CPV soldiers discovered in the
Republic of Korea and by returning the bodies of post-war North
Korean civilians who had drowned and washed ashore in the South.
Also, the U.S. Ambassador to Czechoslovakia met in Geneva with
Chinese representatives 77 times from 1955 to 1957 to discuss
the accounting for missing Americans. Other than the 4,023 UNC
remains, including 1,868 Americans, returned by the KPA/CPV in
1954, there has been little progress, despite U.S. and UNC
efforts, on resolving the cases of American still unaccounted
for in North Korea. In the past two years, North Korea has
continued to decline cooperation through the UNCMAC channels.
However, a total of 16 remains were turned over to U.S.
Congressional delegations. These remains are undergoing
analysis at CILHI in an effort to obtain individual
identifications.
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In 1984, in South Korea, the U.S. Army excavated a battle
site base on information received from representatives of
Project Freedom, an organization which is seeking the recovery
of American remains in the Republic of Korea. However, none of
the exhumed remains were determined to be American. In mid-
1985, after extensive research into archive material, Army
personnel determined that excavation of a different battle site
would not be warranted because of previous, well-documented
searches by graves registration personnel.
The well publicized report by a former U.S. military attache
in Hong Kong, who in 1955 obtained hearsay information of 700
soldiers being taken to Siberia, is under investigation. The
attache's source was a Polish citizen who reportedly witnessed
about 700 soldiers getting off a train on the Sino-Soviet border
while the train's undercarriages were changed from standard-
gauge to broad-gauge width. According to the attache, the Pole
was in Hong Kong, en route to Australia. The U.S. Government
requested Australian assistance in locating the Pole, but the
Australians were unable to find him due to the lack of a name or
address. There is a good possibility that the soldiers the Pole
saw were captured members of the French Foreign Legion being
repatriated after the Indochina War.
Discussions with the North Koreans on the subject of
unaccounted for personnel are conducted by the UNCMAC, which
provides updated information to the KPA/CPV MAC as it surfaces.
The UNCMAC acts on behalf of all 16 UNC member nations, as well
as the Republic of Korea, whose men fought and died in the
defense of freedom in Korea. At every opportunity, the U.S.
Government continues to press for the fullest possible
accounting of Americans still missing as a result of the Korean
War.
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Draft 1 (CASEY)
TALKING POINTS: CAMP CASEY
TONGDUCHON, KOREA
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1992
( (Now I know they call you the "frozen chosen." It's cold
up here. ) )
((I don't know whether you get the U.S.O. up here very
often. So maybe you can just pretend that I'm Bob Hope.
I may not be as funny as him, but Barbara is really looking
forward to playing Brooke Shields. \\))
((I usually feel at home on a golf course, but I was
forewarned about this one. \ They say along the Z it's
pretty hard to stay out of the bunkers. \\\\ And some wise
guy told me the "back nine" is in North Korea. ))
We stand here just a few miles from the Berlin Wall of Asia:
the last barrier of the Cold War, tragically separating one
people. There is no longer any doubt which system will
thrive. On freedom's side is one of the fastest developing
countries in history. On the other side, the state dictates
the most minute aspects of people's lives.
For over 40 years, the United States' commitment to the
Republic of Korea's security has been firm and unwavering.
Nothing will change that. Korea is where America first made
clear our commitment to liberty. This is where we stopped
the spread of communism. I want North Korea to know that we
will resist any aggression and will keep our forces strong
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY/AMERICAN/KOREAN MILITARY GREETING
YONGSAN, KOREA
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1991
2:40 P.M.
( (Now I know they call you the "frozen chosen." It's cold up
here.) ) // I understand you've come to Yongsan from far and wide.
((I'm not sure -- does this qualify as a "thunder-run?")) It's a
great privilege to meet with all of you today.
( (I don't know whether you get the U.S.O. up here very often.
So maybe you can just pretend that I'm Bob Hope. I may not be as
funny as him, but Barbara is really looking forward to playing
Brooke Shields. \\))
Let me single out especially the members of our diplomatic
corps. My good friend -- and key advisor from my time as Vice
President -- Ambassador Don Gregg. DCM Ray Burghardt -- you and
the Embassy staff are doing a first rate job here at the front
lines of foreign policy. I remember what it takes to be a diplomat
abroad -- the challenges that come with serving your country
overseas. I thank all of you for the fine work you've done to make
this visit a success. //
Let me welcome [[ROK contingent. ]] // And finally, let me
saulte the proud men and women of 2nd Division. You are truly
"Second to none. " //
To all the forces gathered here -- and to the members of our
diplomatic mission: You serve at a time when Korea is reaching new
world status, when we can build on the progress and the promise of
a new year. More than a military alliance -- our countries are
moving toward a political, economic, and security partnership. We
continue to work for peaceful reconciliation, and restoration of
morning calm shattered so many years ago at the 38th parallel.
We stand here just a few miles from the DMZ -- the last
the
barrier of the Cold War, tragically separating one people.
History's verdict is in: On freedom's side stands one of the
fastest developing countries in history. On the other side, a
to
failed regime that produces only misery and want.
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For more than 40 years, the United States' commitment to the
Republic of Korea's security has been firm and unwavering! Nothing
will change that. Korea is where America first made clear our
commitment to liberty. Korea is where we stopped the spread of
communism. In recognition of this Repulbic's great progress, we
will shift to a supporting role as the Korean military takes the
lead in defending their nation. // But North Korea must know that
we will resist any aggression and will keep our forces strong
enough to do so for as long as the Korean people want.
Let me say to the members of our Camp Casey contingent:
You're a long way from home -- and that's especially tough during
the holiday season. With much of the world's attention on events
in Eastern Europe, Moscow, and the Middle East, you may sometimes
feel forgotten -- just like Korean War veterans sometimes feel
forgotten. So I want you to hear this from the top. You have not
been forgotten. The veterans of Korea won a mighty victory in the
fight against communism. You honor them with your presence here
on the frontier of freedom. //
America never forgets those who serve. For the sake of the
families of the 8,000 MIAs of the Korean war we will continue to
seek the fullest possible accounting from North Korea. //
Korean and American / whether on the front lines or in the
diploatic corps / your job here presents many difficult challenges.
But your professionalism, your courage, and your vigilance are the
keys to our success here. //
I will not forget this day. I am inspired and envigorated
just looking at you. The time is coming when the Korean people
will be united and free. Each one of you should be proud of your
contribution to that inevitable triumph. //
Once again, thank you for braving the elements to give me such
a warm welcome. May God bless the people of Korea -- and the
United States of America.
# # #
As allies
The world saw in the Gulf War how America
fulfills its commitments and confronts aggression. The whole world
united in that cause -- and South Korea was there with us,
defending the international ideal. //
The time has come to end the unnatural division of Korea. I
support the efforts of peaceful unification pursued by President
Roh, and I urge the North to reach past their massive armaments to
extend the hand of peace. The world looks forward to the day when
the guardposts along this tense border can only be found in a
museum.
Simon-Bunton
Dec. 18, 1991
KG
Draft Three
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY/AMERICAN/KOREAN MILITARY GREETING
YONGSAN, KOREA
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1991
2:30 P.M. ?
((Now I know they call you the "frozen chosen." It's cold up
here.)) // I understand you've come to Yongsan from far and wide.
((I'm not sure -- does this qualify as a "thunder-run?") ) It's a
great privilege to meet with all of you today.
((I don't know whether you get the U.S.O. up here very often.
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the Embassy staff are doing a first rate job here at the front
lines of foreign policy. I remember what it takes to be a diplomat
abroad -- the challenges that come with serving your country
overseas. I thank all of you for the fine work you've done to make
this visit a success. //
Let me welcome [ [ROK contingent. ]] // And finally, let me
saulte the proud men and women of 2nd Division. You are truly
"Second to none. " //
To all the forces gathered here -- and to the members of our
diplomatic mission: You serve at a time when Korea is reaching new
world status, when we can build on the progress and the promise of
a new year. More than a military alliance -- our countries are
moving toward a political, economic, and security partnership. We
continue to work for peaceful reconciliation, and restoration of
morning calm shattered so many years ago at the 38th parallel.
We stand here just a few miles from the DMZ -- the last
barrier of the Cold War, tragically separating one people.
History's verdict is in: On freedom's side stands one of the
fastest developing countries in history. On the other side, a
failed regime that produces only misery and want.
More than
For over 40 years, the United States' commitment to the
Republic of Korea's security has been firm and unwavering. Nothing
Korea is where America first made clear our commitment
will change that. In recognition of this Repulbic's great
to liberty. Korea is where we ^ stopped the Spread of communism.
progress, we will shift to a supporting role as the Korean military
takes the lead in defending their nation. // But North Korea must
know that we will resist any aggression and will keep our forces
strong enough to do so for as long as the Korean people want.
Let me say to the members of our Camp Casey contingent:
You're a long way from home -- and that's especially tough during
the holiday season. With much of the world's attention on events
in Eastern Europe, Moscow, and the Middle East, you may sometimes
feel forgotten -- just like Korean War veterans sometimes feel
forgotten. So I want you to hear this from the top. You have not
been forgotten. The veterans of Korea won a mighty victory in the
fight against communism. You honor them with your presence here
on the frontier of freedom. //
America never forgets those who serve. For the sake of the
families of the 8,000 MIAs of the Korean war we will continue to
seek the fullest possible accounting from North Korea. //
Korean and American / whether on the front lines or in the
diploatic corps / your job here presents many difficult challenges.
But your professionalism, your courage, and your vigilance are the
keys to our success here. //
I will not forget this day. I am inspired and envigorated
just looking at you. The time is coming when the Korean people
will be united and free. Each one of you should be proud of your
contribution to that inevitable triumph. //
Once again, thank you for braving the elements to give me such
a warm welcome. May God bless the people of Korea -- and the
United States of America.
# # #
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CONFIDENTIAL
DECL: OADR
KOREA: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
This is the first state visit to Korea by an American president.
It reciprocates President Roh's state visit last July.
The visit is further proof of our involvement in the
Asia-Pacific region, which will continue far into the future.
We are not "going home."
We are recognizing the ROK's new status in the world --it has
risen from a war-ravaged country to one of the major economic
actors in the world.
The year 1991 included remarkable events in Korea: UN entry;
President Roh's non-nuclear policy statement; Korea hosted the
APEC conference; and there was a renewed focus on trying to
remove the last element of Cold war confrontation and the North
Korean nuclear threat.
Now the new Year offers new hope in both countries that further
progress will be made in strengthening an already firm
relationship.
Also, both are facing election years in 1992, will of the
people to be heard, democratization firmly in place in Korea.
We are working together to bring peace to the Korean peninsula.
The commitment remains firm.
We are also committed to supporting unification of Korea on
terms acceptable to the Korean people.
Our relationship is no longer only a military alliance, but
moving toward a political, economic, and security partnership.
I look forward to building on the progress we have had in
resolving our trade differences so that we can together
contribute to a new era of openness in world trade. The ROK
has benefited tremendously from an open world trading system.
Now Korea must take actions to ensure a successful conclusion
of the Uruguay Round.
I am looking forward to visiting the national assembly to
discuss with Korean leaders the significant progress which has
been made on democratization.
DECLASSIFIED
Department of State Guidelines
CONF IDENTIAL
E.O. 12958, SEC 3.4 (B), July 21, 1997
By It NARA, Date 06/07/23
CONFIDENTIAL
- 2 -
President Roh's bold and courageous foreign policy initiatives
have brought Korea to the forefront of nations and presented a
challenge to North Korea to cease its threatening activities
and negotiate a peaceful resolution of the problems of the
peninsula.
President Roh's November 8 non-nuclear policy statement is
particularly welcome. It provides a framework for resolution
of the nuclear problem on the Korean peninsula. I am looking
forward to visiting American troops working closely with Korean
forces to assure the defense of your nation.
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
DECL : OADR
MEETING WITH EMBASSY STAFF AND AMCITS
SCENESETTER
The main purpose of the meeting is to provide an
opportunity for Embassy staff and other American citizens to
meet you. The Embassy staff will have all worked hard in
preparation for the visit and will appreciate your taking time
from ceremonies and meetings to acknowledge their efforts on
the front lines of foreign policy.
You should note that you have served abroad and are
familiar with the sacrifices and rewards that accompany
diplomatic service. The particular problems with Seoul that
distinguish it from other posts are pollution and unusually
heavy traffic.
Working in Korea also has its dangers. Ambassador Gregg's
residence was broken into by dissident students, atlthough he
was not personally threatened. The Embassy itself and USIS
offices in Kwangju and Taegu have been the target of firebombs
by dissident students.
KEY OBJECTIVES
Express appreciation for the work of the Embassy staff,
epecially in preparation for the visit.
Provide a boost to post morale by providing a chance to
meet the President.
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DECLASSIFIED
Department of State Guidelines
E.O. 12958, SEC 3.4 (B), July 21, 199
By H NARA, Date 06/07/23
CONF IDENTIAL
THEMES FOR REMARKS TO EMBASSY STAFF AND AMCITS
I know how hard all of you have worked to prepare for this
visit. I want to assure you that your work is noticed and
appreciated at the White House.
Having served abroad as a diplomat, I am aware of the
difficulties that come with serving overseas, especially during
the holiday season when we all want to be with our families.
I know that in Seoul you also face other difficulties such as
remarkably heavy traffic, pollution, and a certain amount of
personal danger. The firebombing of the Embassy last year, and
more recently of USIS facilities, fortunately did not result in
major damage or injury, but always hold the possibility for
serious consequences.
I would like to congratulate all of you on your excellent work
here in Seoul. Ambassador Gregg, as you know, is a close
friend and has told me of your outstanding contributions. Keep
up the good work.
CONFIDENTIAL
DECLASSIFIED
Department of State Guidelines
E.O. 12958, SEC 3.4 (B), July 21, 1997
By It NARA, Date 06/03/23
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DONALD P. GREGG
Ambassador of the United States of America
to
the Republic of Korea
Ambassador Gregg was sworn in as Ambassador of the United States
of America to the Republic of Korea on September 14, 1989.
Mr. Gregg served as Assistant to the Vice President for National
Security Affairs from August 1982 until January 1989. He was
responsible for supporting the Vice President in the areas of
foreign policy, defense and intelligence.
Mr. Gregg served with the Central Intelligence Agency from June
1951 to August 1982. Eighteen of those years were spent overseas in
Asia; he was in Korea from 1973-1975. During his years in
Washington, Mr. Gregg held a number of staff assignments and was the
Agency contact point for the Pike Committee during its investigation
of the CIA in 1975-76. From June 1979 to August 1982, Mr. Gregg was
seconded to the National Security Council Staff where he was head of
the intelligence division of that staff and was also responsible for
Asia affairs.
Mr. Gregg retired from the CIA in August 1982 prior to assuming
his position with the Office of the Vice President.
Following service in the U.S. Army 1945-47, Mr. Gregg graduated
cum laude from Williams College in 1951, where he majored in
Philosophy. He speaks Japanese.
Since 1981, Mr. Gregg has taught a workshop on international
affairs to second year graduate students at Georgetown University as
part of the Master of Science in Foreign Service program.
Mr. Gregg is married to the former Margaret Curry, resides in
Bethesda, Maryland and has three children: Lucy, Alison and John.
He was born on December 5, 1927 in New York City.
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told me about your oustanding contributions here in Seoul.
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visit. And I just want to say thank you. I also remember
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the United States of America. I appreciate all the hard
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