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The original documents are located in Box 3, folder "Korea - President Park (2)" of the
National Security Adviser's Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection
at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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BRAR
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
BERALD
December 16, 1975
Tom Barnes
I don't mind getting a signed version
of the letter, and, if we told the
Koreans that a signed version would
follow, I will. Did we? we If not, and
in view of the fact that often do not
send signed follow-up copies, and
that to get one will take another
three days, I expect that it will
look a little funnyto the Koreans.
If you feel differently, or if we promised
them one, just send it back.
Bud Bud Did Theis Paul clear
it
when LUP sent
if out originally.
pilt
MEMORANDUM
7899
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
ACTION
December 15, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
THOMAS J. BARNES
Do
SUBJECT:
Reply to Letter from President Park
President Park Chung Hee wrote a letter to President Ford prior
to the President's departure for Peking (Tab B). Bud McFarlane
signed off on the proposed reply, and State transmitted the message
telegraphically to Seoul.
We now need the President's signature on the original letter, which
we have dated November 29, the same day the cable went out.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the memorandum to the President at Tab I transmitting
the original text of the letter to the President for his signature.
FORD LISHARY & GERAÇO
MEMORANDUM
7899
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT:
Reply to President Park
President Park wrote you a letter (Tab B) prior to your departure
for Peking. Park requested that in your talks with the Chinese you
again stress that the termination of the U.N. Command will never
take place without alternative arrangements for the preservation of
the Armistice Agreement.
We approved a reassuring reply to President Park and cabled the
text to our Embassy in Seoul for delivery prior to your arrival in
Peking. We now request your signature on the original text.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the letter at Tab A.
07VU30
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 29, 1975
Dear Mr. President:
I very much appreciate receiving your views on the
Korean question in anticipation of my visit to Peking.
During my meetings in Peking there will certainly
be general discussions on international matters, but
I do not expect that there will be extended discussions
on Korea or that Chinese views will differ from their
previously expressed rigid support for the North
Korean position.
I can assure you I will continue to make clear to the
Chinese that we will not accept the exclusion of the
Republic of Korea from any negotiations related to
Korea. Further, we intend to reiterate our position
that the U.N. Command termination is directly linked
to preservation of the Armistice.
We will also express the continued hope that the
People's Republic of China and North Korea will
respond constructively to our joint proposal for a
meeting of all of the parties to the Armistice,
including the Republic of Korea, to discuss ways
to preserve the Armistice Agreement and to explore
other measures to reduce tension on the Korean
Peninsula.
2
I can also assure you that, as in the past, you
will be personally briefed on the substantive aspects
of my visit to Peking, including any discussions on
Korea which take place.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
His Excellency
Park Chung Hee
President of the
Republic of Korea
Seoul
7899
SECRET
(CLASSIFICATION)
S/S#
7523731
DEC 3 1975
-
Date
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
TRANSMITTAL FORM
FOR: Mr. Brent Scowcroft
National Security Council
The White House
REFERENCE:
TO: President Ford
FROM: President Park
DATE: 11/19/75
SUBJECT: Korean question
and the President's trip to the PRC
WHITE HOUSE REFERRAL DATED:
NSC#
(if any)
THE ATTACHED ITEM WAS SENT DIRECTLY
X TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
ACTION TAKEN:
A draft reply is attached.
A draft reply will be forwarded.
A translation is attached.
An information copy of a direct reply is attached.
We believe no response is necessary for the
reason cited below.
X Other
REMARKS:
Signed original of letter is attached. Advance copy
was forwarded on November 18 and reply was sent on
November 28 to Embassy Seoul for delivery to Presi-
dent Park.
Ronald E Woods
for
George S. Springsteen
Executive Secretary
SECRET
(CLASSIFICATION)
Nov. 28
General: Jay Taylor called. If the President
does not sign the attached before he leaves on
his trip, it will be OBE. Runise
OFFICE
LIGHARY
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Rem
MEMORANDUM
7899
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
URGENT ACTION
November 26, 1975
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MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
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FROM:
THOMAS J. BARNES
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SUBJECT:
Proposed Reply to Letter from President Park
President Park Chung Hee wrote a letter to the President (Tab B)
requesting that during his visit to Peking the President again make
clear that we will never agree to the termination of the U.N. Command
without alternative arrangements for the preservation of the Armistice
Agreement.
At Tab A is a proposed reply that the State Department drafted for
the President's signature. It notes while we do not expect the
Chinese to engage in any extended discussions on Korea, the President
will make clear we cannot accept the exclusion of the ROK from any
negotiations on Korea, and that U.N. Command termination is linked
to preservation of the Armistice Agreement.
The reply concludes with the assurance that President Park will
receive a personal briefing on the substantive aspects of the China
trip, including any discussions on Korea.
We have cleared the proposed reply with Paul Theis' office.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the memorandum to the President at Tab I transmitting
the proposed reply to the President for his signature.
That you approve telegraphic transmission of
the text
of the message to Embassy Seoul for delivery to President Park.
FORD
?
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
GERALD
7680/1-
Add-on
S/S 7523112
OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
November 26, 1975
SECRET/EXDIS
MEMORANDUM FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: President's Reply to President Park
This memorandum transmits a proposed telegraphic
reply to President Park. The reply notes that while
we do not expect the Chinese will wish to engage in
any extended discussions on Korea, the President will
make clear that we cannot accept the exclusion of the
ROK from any negotiations on Korea and that UN Com-
mand termination is linked to preservation of the
Armistice Agreement.
The reply concludes with the assurance that
President Park will be personally briefed on the sub-
stantive aspects on the China trip, including any
discussions on Korea.
C. With Borg
for
George Springsteen
Executive Secretariat
Attachments:
Proposed reply to President Park
Letter to the President from President Park
SECRET/EXDIS
XGDS-1
DECLASSIPIED
B.O. 12958, Sec. 3.5
State Dept. Guidelines
By
, NARA, Date 3/6/04
TRANSMITTED BY:
(Date & Time Stamp)
URG ENT
RECEIVED BY:
(Date & Time Stamp)
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
75 NOV 26 PM 2:18
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LDX MESSAGE RECEIPT
WHITE HOUSE
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LDX MESSAGE NO:
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CLASSIFICATION SECRET/EXDIS
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NO. PAGES 17
DESCRIPTION OF MSG.
SpringsteenScowcroft memorandum re President's
reply to President Park
FROM:
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DELIVER TO:
EXTENSION:
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FOR:
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on urgent basis.
VALIDATED FOR TRANSMISSION BY:
Executive Secretaria CABISH Officer
BERALD
P750 180-1862
ACTION
is assigned to
THE AMBASSADOR OF KOREA
WASHINGTON, D.C.
EA
1523731
November 25, 1975
The Honorable
Henry A. Kissinger
Secretary of State
Department of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
Dear Mr. Secretary:
I have the honor to request your kindness
in forwarding the enclosed letter addressed to His
Excellency Gerald R. Ford, President of the United
States of America, from His Excellency Park Chung Hee,
President of the Republic of Korea.
In this regard, I refer to the Note Verbale
of November 18, 1975 from the Embassy to the Department
of State forwarding the advance cable transmittal of
the above-mentioned letter to His Excellency the President
of the United States. It was indicated at that time that
the original letter would be forthcoming.
Please accept, Mr. Secretary, my appreciation
for your kindness in conveying this message and the
renewed assurances of my highest consideration.
Sincerely yours,
RECEIVED
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
1975 NOV 26 PM 4 43
Pyong-choon Hahm
FADRC
DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
President of the Republic of Korea
(Translation)
November 19, 1975
Dear Mr. President:
I have the honour to express my highest esteem for
Your Excellency's unsparing efforts in pursuit of world
peace, and having learned that you are shortly visiting
mainland China for the peace and stability in Northeast
Asia, I wish to inform you of my views on the Korean
question once again in this particular communication.
In this connection, it is gratifying to note that
the current session of the United Nations General
Assembly adopted the friendly resolution on the Korean
question which presented the most realistic and
responsible approach that the United Nations could ever
take for a peaceful settlement of the Korean problems.
I believe that this is simply the result of close
cooperation by our friendly powers of which the United
States took the lead.
It is, however, a matter of deep regret that the
General Assembly also adopted the communist resolution
which is in no way compatible with the friendly
resolution and fraught with a danger of destroying the
peace and security on the Korean peninsula. Such an
anomalous situation thus created casts serious skepticism
about the United Nations role with regard to the Korean
question.
We consider that the problems pending between the
South and the North of Korea should be primarily resolved
through dialogue between them as immediate parties
concerned. We therefore have been urging the North
Koreans to resume the South-North dialogue as soon as
possible, which was unilaterally suspended by them in
August 1973.
As long as the dialogue remains suspended, the
prospects for a peaceful settlement of the Korean
question only seem discouraging.
The peace and security should by all means be
maintained on the Korean peninsula. Therefore, the
Korean Armistice Agreement should continue in force
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, Sec. 3.5
By
State Dept. Guidelines state Peniew 9/14/03 CONFIDENTIAL
, NARA, Date 3/6/04
as the only legal instrument that secures the maintenance
of peace and the prevention of renewed hostilities in
Korea, and the United Nations Command should not be
dissolved unless alternative arrangements would have
been agreed upon among the parties directly concerned.
We have already expressed our hope, as specified
in the friendly resolution recently adopted by the
United Nations General Assembly, that all the parties
directly concerned will embark on talks as soon as
possible with a view to working out alternative
arrangements designed for a continued adherence to the
Armistice Agreement, and made a concrete proposal with
respect to the question of the United Nations Command.
I wish to reassert the willingness of my Government to
enter into negotiations for this purpose at any time.
Needless to say, the Republic of Korea is a
principal party to the Korean question. Our firm
position is that there can never be any settlement of
the Korean problems without the participation of the
Republic of Korea and that she should be allowed to
take part in all phases of negotiation affecting Korea
whatever form they will assume. I understand that this
is also the very view of the United States Government.
In connection with the above, I wish to request
Your Excellency that on the occasion of your visit to
mainland China this time you will once again make our
position clear to the Chinese leaders, particularly
that the termination of the United Nations Command will
never take place without alternative arrangements for
preservation of the Armistice Agreement.
Taking this opportunity, I earnestly hope that
Your Excellency's trip this time will gain a historic
momentum toward the peace and security in this region
and in the world as a whole.
With the highest regards and esteem, I remain.
Sincerely,
/s/ Park Chung Hee
His Excellency Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States of America
Washington D. C.
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TELEGRAPHIC ADVANCE COPY
CONFIDENTIAL
November 19, 1975
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
I have the honour to express my highest esteem for
Your Excellency's unsparing efforts in pursuit of world peace,
and having learned that you are shortly visiting mainland China
for the peace and stability in Northeast Asia, I wish to inform
you of my views on the Korean Question once again in this
particular communication.
In this connection, it is gratifying to note that
the current session of the United Nations General Assembly
adopted the friendly resolution on the Korean Question which
presented the most realistic and responsible approach that the
United Nations could ever take for a peaceful settlement of the
Korean problems. I believe that this is simply the result of
close cooperation by our friendly powers of which the United
States took the lead.
It is, however, a matter of deep regret that the
General Assembly also adopted the Communist resolution which
is in no way compatible with the friendly resolution and fraught
with a danger of destroying the peace and security on the Korean
peninsula. Such an anomalous situation thus created casts serious
skepticism about the United Nations role with regard to the
Korean Question. We consider that the problems pending between
the south and the north of Korea should be primarily resolved
through dialogue between them as immediate parties concerned.
We therefore have been urging the North Koreans to resume the
South-North dialogue as soon as possible, which was unilaterally
suspended by them in August 1973.
As long as the dialogue remains suspended, the prospects
for a peaceful settlement of the Korean Question only seem
discouraging. The peace and security should by all means be
maintained on the Korean peninsula. Therefore, the Korean
Armistice Agreement should continue in force as the only legal
instrument that secures the maintenance of peace and the prevention
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, Sec. 3.5
State Dept. Guidelines
State Deview 9/16/03
By
, NARA, Date 3/6/04
TELEGRAPHIC ADVANCE COPY
CONFIDENTIAL
Page 2
of renewed hostilities in Korea, and the United Nations Command
should not be dissolved unless alternative arrangements could
have been agreed upon among the parties directly concerned.
We have already expressed our hope, as specified in
the friendly resolution recently adopted by the U.N. General
Assembly, that all the parties directly concerned will embark
on talks as soon as possible with a view to working for
continued adherence to the Armistice Agreement, and made a
concrete proposal with respect to the question of the United
Nations Command. I wish to reassert the willingness of my
government to enter into negotiations for this purpose at any
time.
Needless to say, the Republic of Korea is a principal
party to the Korean Question. Our firm position is that there
can never be any settlement of the Korean problems without the
participation of the Republic of Korea and that she should be
allowed to take part in all phases of negotiations affecting
Korea whatever form they will assume. I understand that this
is also the very view of the United States government.
In connection with the above, I wish to request, Your
Excellency, that on the occasion of your visit to mainland China
this time you will once again make our position clear to the
Chinese leaders, particularly that the termination of the U.N.
Command will never take place without alternative arrangements
for the preservation of the Armistice Agreement.
Taking this opportunity, I earnestly hope that Your
Excellency's trip this time will gain historic momentum toward
peace and security in this region and the world as a whole.
With highest regards and esteem, I remain,
Yours sincerely,
Park Chung Hee
7523024
7680
department OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
November 18, 1975
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Letter to the President from President Park
Attached is a copy of a November 19 letter to
the President from Korean President Park Chung Hee
on the Korean Question. President Park points to
the importance of the continuation of the Armistice
Agreement for peace in Korea and stresses that the
ROKG should participate in any negotiations concern-
ing the Korean Question. President Park also re-
quests that the President, during his trip to the
PRC, make our views on Korea clear to the Chinese.
The Department will be forwarding a proposed reply
shortly.
R.A.CAMANTAL
FOR
George S. Springsteen
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
Letter to the President
SECRET
XGDS-1
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, Sec. 3.5
State Dept. Guidelines
By
, NARA, Date 3/6/04
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
WASHINGTON, D.C.
KAM 75/209
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea presents
its compliments to the Department of State and has the
honor to enclose an advance copy of a letter for transmittal
to His Excellency Gerald R. Ford, President of the United
States of America, from His Excellency Park Chung Hee,
President of the Republic of Korea.
The Embassy would be grateful if the Department
of State would be kind enough to forward the aforementioned
to its high destination. The original letter will be forth-
coming.
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea avails itself
of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State the
assurances of its highest consideration.
Washington, D. C.
November 18, 1975
Enclosure
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PRESIDENT PARK'S NOVEMBER 19 LETTER ON THE KOREAN
QUESTION AND THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO PEKING.
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DEAR MR PRESIDENT:
FORD
I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE RECEIVING YOUR VIEWS ON THE
GERACO
LIBRARY
KOREAN QUESTION IN ANTICIPATION OF MY VISIT TO PEKING,
NOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE SECRET AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
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DURING MY MEETINGS IN PEKING THERE WILL CERTAINLY BE
GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON INTERNATIONAL MATTERS, BUT I DO
NOT EXPECT THAT THERE WILL BE EXTENDED DISCUSSIONS ON
KOREA OR THAT CHINESE VIEWS WILL DIFFER FROM THEIR
PREVIOUSLY EXPRESSED RIGID SUPPORT FOR THE NORTH KOREAN
POSITION.
I CAN ASSURE YOU I WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE CLEAR TO THE
CHINESE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT THE EXCLUSION OF THE
REPUBLIC OF KOREA FROM ANY NEGOTIATIONS RELATED TO
KOREA. FURTHER, WE INTEND TO REITERATE OUR POSITION
THAT THE UN COMMAND TERMINATION IS DIRECTLY LINKED TO
PRESERVATION OF THE ARMISTICE.
WE WILL ALSO EXPRESS THE CONTINUED HOPE THAT THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBL TO OF CHINA AND NORTH KOREA WILL RE-
SPOND CONSTRUCTIVELY TO OUR JOINT PROPOSAL FOR A
MEETING OF ALL OF THE PARTIES TO THE ARMISTICE, IN-
CLUDING THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA, TO DISCUSS WAYS TO
PRESERVE THE ARMISTICE AGREEMENT AND TO EXPLORE OTHER
MEASURES TO REDUCE TENSION ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA.
I CAN ALSO ASSURE YOU THAT, AS IN THE PAST, YOU
WILL BE PERSONALLY BRIEFED ON THE SUBSTANTIVE ASPECTS
OF MY VISIT TO PEKING, INCLUDING ANY DISCUSSIONS ON
KOREA WHICH TAKE PLACE.
WITH BEST WISHES,
SINCERELY,
GERALD R. FORD
END TEXT.
KISSINGER
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NOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
FORM
DS-1652
19
MEMORANDUM
7899
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
URGENT ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Reply to President Park
President Park has written you a letter (Tab B) requesting that in
your talks in Peking you again stress that the termination of the U.N.
Command will never take place without alternative arrangements for
the preservation of the Armistice Agreement.
The State Department has prepared, and we have revised slightly,
a proposed reply for your signature (Tab A). The reply assures
President Park that you will make clear to the Chinese that we
cannot accept exclusion of the ROK from any negotiations on Korea,
and that U.N. Command termination is linked to preservation of
the Armistice Agreement. The reply concludes with the assurances
that President Park will receive a personal briefing on the substantive
aspects of the China trip, including any discussion on Korea.
We have cleared the proposed reply with Paul Theis' office. Following
your approval, we will cable the text of the message for delivery to
President Park.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the proposed reply at Tab A.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. President:
I very much appreciate receiving your views, in your
November 19 letter, on the Korean question in
anticipation of my visit to Peking.
During my meetings in Peking, there will certainly
be general discussions on international matters. I
do not expect, however, that there will be extended
talks on Korea, or that the Chinese will diverge from
their previously expressed rigid support for the
North Korean position.
I assure you I will continue to make clear to the
Chinese that we will not accept the exclusion of the
Republic of Korea from any negotiations related to
Korea. Further, we intend to reiterate our position
that U.N. Command termination is directly linked to
preservation of the Armistice.
We will also express the continued hope that the
People's Republic of China and North Korea will
respond constructively to our joint proposal for a
meeting of all of the parties to the Armistice, including
the Republic of Korea, to discuss ways to preserve the
Armistice Agreement and to explore other measures to
reduce tension on the Korean Peninsula.
2
I assure you that, as in the past, you will receive a
personal briefing on the substantive aspects of my
visit to Peking, including any discussions on Korea
which take place.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
His Excellency
Park Chung Hee
President of the
Republic of Korea
Seoul
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SUBJECT: PARK PLANNING TO WRITE TO PRESIDENT FORD PRIOR
TRIP
REF: SEOUL 8913
!. FOLLOWING IS MOFA ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF NOVEMBER 19 LETTER
TO PRESIDENT FORD FROM PRESIDENT PARK WHICH ACTING FOREIGN
MINISTER LHO DISCUSSED WITH THE AMBASSADOR NOVEMBER 18, (REFTEL).
MOFA DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TREATIES BUREAU
HAN WOO SUK WHO HANDED LETTER TO POLCOUNS SAID IT WAS BEING
S
TRANSMITTED TO KOREAN EMBASSY BOTH TELEGRAPHICALLY AND BY POUCH
FOR DELIVERY BY AMBASSADOR HAHM.
BEGIN TEXT:
DEAR MR. PRESIDENT:
I HAVE THE HONOUR TO EXPRESS MY HIGHEST ESTEEM FOR YOUR
EXCELLENCY'S UNSPARING EFFORTS IN PURSUIT OF WORLD PEACE,
AND HAVING LEARNED THAT YOU ARE SHORTLY VISITING MAINLAND CHINA
FOR THE PEACE AND STABILITY IN NORTHEAST ASIA, I WISH TU INFORM
YOU OF MY VIEWS ON THE KOREAN QUESTION ONCE AGAIN IN THIS
PARTICULAR COMMUNICATION.
IN THIS CONNECTION, IT IS GRATIFYING TO NOTE THAT THE CURRENT
SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADDPTED THE
NOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
SECRET
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PAGE 02 SEOUL 08923 1904107
FRIENDLY RESOLUTION ON THE KOREAN QUESTION WHICH PRESENTED THE
MOST REALISTIC AND RESPONSIBLE APPROACH THAT THE UNITED NATIONS
COULD EVER TAKE FOR A PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF THE KOREAN PROBLEMS.
I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS SIMPLY THE RESULT OF CLOSE COOPERATION
BY OUR FRIENDLY POWERS OF WHICH THE UNITED STATES TOOK THE
LEAD.
IT IS, HOWEVER, A MATTER OF DEEP REGRET THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ALSO ADOPTED THE COMMUNIST RESOLUTION WHICH IS IN NO WAY COMPATI-
BLF. WITH THE FRIENDLY RESOLUTION AND FRAUGHT WITH A DANGER OF
DESTROYING THE PEACE AND SECURITY ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA.
SUCH AN ANAMALOUS SITUATION THUS CREATED CASTS SERIOUS
SKEPTICISM ABOUT THE UNITED NATIONS ROLE WITH REGARD TO THE
KOREAN QUESTION.
WE CONSIDER THAT THE PROBLEMS PENDING BETWEEN THE SOUTH AND THE
NORTH OF KOREA SHOULD BE PRIMARILY RESOLVED THROUGH DIALOGUE
G-OXM
BETWEEN THEM AS IMMEDIATE PARTIES CONCERNED. WE THEREFORE HAVE
BEEN URGING THE NORTH KOREANS TO RESUME THE SOUTHWNURTH DIA-
LOGUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, WHICH WAS UNILATERALLY SUSPENDED BY
THEM IN AUGUST 1973.
AS LONG AS THE DIALOGUE REMAINS SUSPENDED, THE PROSPECTS FOR
A PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF THE KOREAN QUESTION ONLY SEEM DISCOURAGING.
THE PEACE AND SECURITY SHOULD BY ALL MEANS BE MAINTAINED ON THE
KOREAN PENINSULA. THEREFORE, THE KOREAN ARMISTICE AGREEMENT SHOULD
CONTINUE IN FORCE AS THE ONLY LEGAL INSTRUMENT THAT SECURES THE
MAINTENANCE OF PEACE AND THE PREVENTION OF RENEWED HOSTILITIES
IN KOREA, AND THE UNITED NATIONS COMMAND SHOULD NOT BE DISSOLVED
UNLESS ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS WOULD HAVE BEEN AGREED UPON AMONG THE
PARTIES DIRECTLY CONCERNED.
WE HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED OUR HOPE, AS SPECIFIED IN THE FRIENDLY
RESOLUTION RECENTLY ADOPTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
THAT ALL THE PARTIES DIRECTLY CONCERNED WILL EMBARK ON TALKS
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH A VIEW TO WORKING OUT ALTERNATIVE
ARRANGEMENTS DESIGNED FOR A CONTINUED ADHERENCE TO THE ARMISTICE
AGREEMENT, AND MADE A CONCRETE PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO THE
QUESTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS COMMAND. I WISH TO REASSERT THE
WILLINGNESS OF MY GOVERNMENT TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THIS
NOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
SECRET
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PURPOSE AT ANY TIME.
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NEEDLESS TO SAY, THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IS A PRINCIPAL PARTY
TO THE KOREAN QUESTION. OUR FIRM POSITION IS THAT THERE CAN
NEVER BE ANY SETTLEMENT OF THE KOREAN PROBLEMS WITHOUT THE
PARTICIPATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND THAT SHE SHOULD
BE ALLOWED TO TAKE PART IN ALL PHASES OF NEGOTIATION AFFECTING
KOREA WHATEVER FORM THEY WILL ASSUME. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS
IS ALSO THE VERY VIEW OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE, I WISH TO REQUEST YOUR EXCELLENCY
THAT ON THE OCCASION OF YOUR VISIT TO MAINLAND CHINA THIS TIME
you WILL ONCE AGAIN MAKE OUR POSITION CLEAR TO THE CHINESE LEADERS,
PARTICULARLY THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS COMMAND
WILL NEVER TAKE PLACE WITHOUT ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PRE-
SERVATION OF THE ARMISTICE AGREEMENT.
TAKING THIS OPPORTUNITY, I EARNESTLY HOPE THAT YOUR EXCELLENCY'S
TRIP THIS TIME WILL GAIN A HISTORIC MOMENTUM TOWARD THE PEACE
AND SECURITY IN THIS REGION AND IN THE WORLD AS A WHOLE.
WITH THE HIGHEST REGARDS AND ESTEEM, I REMAIN,
SINCERELY,
/S/ PARK CHUNG HEE
END TEXT
SNFIDER
NOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
SECRET
Dear Mr. President:
I very much appreciate receiving your views, in your
November 19 letter, on the Korean question in anticipation of
my visit to Peking.
During my meetings in Peking, there will certainly be
general discussions on international matters. I do not expect,
however, that there will be extended talks on Korea, or that the
Chinese will diverge from their previously expressed rigid support
for the North Korean position.
I assure you I will continue to make clear to the Chinese that
we will not accept the exclusion of the Republic of Korea from any
negotiations related to Korea. Further, we intend to reiterate our
position that U.N. Command termination is directly linked to
preservation of the Armistice.
We will also express the continued hope that the People's
Republic of China and North Korea will respond constructively to
our joint proposal for a meeting of all of the parties to the Armistice,
including the Republic of Korea, to discuss ways to preserve the
Armistice Agreement and to explore other measures to reduce tension
on the Korean Peninsula.
FORD LIDRARY &
2
I assure you that, as in the past, you will receive a personal
briefing on the substantive aspects of my visit to Peking, including
any discussions on Korea which take place.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Gerald R. Ford
SECRET
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11/19/75; EXT 20780
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State Dept: Guidelines
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENT PARK'S LETTER ON PRESIDENT'S TRIP TO
S/S
PEKING.
REF: SEOUL 8923
FOR AMBASSADOR
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TO
SEE REDRAFT OF TEXT ATTACHED
PRESIDENT PARK. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE IS IN REPLY TO
PRESIDENT PARK'S NOVEMBER 19 LETTER ON THE KOREAN
QUESTION AND THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO PEKING.
2. BEGIN TEXT
DEAR MR PRESIDENT:
yours on 19 her litter,
FORD
I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE RECEIVING YOUR VIEWS ON THE
KOREAN QUESTION IN ANTICIPATION OF MY VISIT TO PEKING.
DURING MY MEETINGS IN PEKING THERE WILL CERTAINLY BE
GLARED
LIBRARY
GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON INTERNATIONAL MATTERS. BUT I DO
NOT EXPECT, THAT THERE WILL BE EXTENDED DISCUSSIONS ON
KOREA OR THAT CHINESE VIEWS WILL DIFFER ER FROM THEIR
the
PREVIOUSLY EXPRESSED RIGID SUPPORT FOR THE NORTH KOREAN
FORM DS 322A{0CR}
SECRET
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POSITION.
I CAN ASSURE YOU I WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE CLEAR TO THE
CHINESE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT THE EXCLUSION OF THE
REPUBLIC OF KOREA FROM ANY NEGOTIATIONS RELATED TO
KOREA. FURTHER, WE INTEND TO REITERATE OUR POSITION
THAT THE UN COMMAND TERMINATION IS DIRECTLY LINKED TO
PRESERVATION OF THE ARMISTICE.
WE WILL ALSO EXPRESS THE CONTINUED HOPE THAT THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND NORTH KOREA WILL RE-
SPOND CONSTRUCTIVELY TO OUR JOINT PROPOSAL FOR A
MEETING OF ALL OF THE PARTIES TO THE ARMISTICE, IN-
CLUDING THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA, TO DISCUSS WAYS TO
PRESERVE THE ARMISTICE AGREEMENT AND TO EXPLORE OTHER
MEASURES TO REDUCE TENSION ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA.
I CAN ALSO ASSURE YOU THAT, AS IN THE PAST, YOU
WILL BE PERSONALLY BRIEFED ON THE SUBSTANTIVE ASPECTS
OF MY VISIT TO PEKING, INCLUDING ANY DISCUSSIONS ON
KOREA WHICH TAKE PLACE.
WITH BEST WISHES,
SINCERELY,
GERALD FORD
END TEXT.
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SECRET/EXDIS
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DRAFT REPLY LETTER
1975 NOV 26 PM 5 26
Dear Mr. President:
Nevember
I very much appreciate receiving your views
myan
atelles,
on the Korean question in anticipation of my visit
to Peking.
During my meetings in Peking there will cer-
tainly be general discussions on international
however,
matters, but I do not expect that there will be ex-
talks
the
tended discussions on Korea or that Chinese views
will dureye from their previously expressed rigid
support for the North Korean position.
I
assure you P will continue to make clear
to the Chinese that we will not accept the exclusion
of the Republic of Korea from any negotiations re-
lated to Korea, Further, we intend to reiterate our
position that the UN Command termination is directly
linked to preservation of the Armistice.
We will also express the continued hope that the
People's Republic of China and North Korea will re-
spond constructively to our joint proposal for a
meeting of all of the parties to the Armistice, in-
cluding the Republic of Korea, to discuss ways to
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preserve the Armistice Agreement and to explore other
measures to reduce tension on the Korean peninsula.
I can-aire assure you that, as in the past, you
will be personally frieling briefed on the substantive aspects
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of my visit to Peking, including any discussions on
Korea which take place.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Gerald Ford
His Excellency
Park Chung Hee
The Blue House
Seoul, Korea
SECRET/EXDIS
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MEMORANDUM
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
URGENT ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Reply to President Park
leas written
President Park wrote you a letter (Tab B) requesting that in your
talks in Peking you again stress that the termination of the U.N.
Command will never take place without alternative arrangements
for the preservation of the Armistice
Agreement. and ur lian kersed digutty,
The State Department has prepared a proposed reply for your
signature Tab A). The reply assures President Park that you will
make clear to the Chinese that we cannot accept exclusion of the ROK
from any negotiations on Korea, and that U.N. Command termination
is linked to preservation of the Armistice Agreement. The reply
concludes with the assurance that President Park will receive a
personal briefing on the substantive aspects of the China trip, including
any discussionson Korea.
We have cleared the proposed reply with Paul Theis' office.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the proposed reply at Tab A.
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Following your approval, we will cable the text OF the message for
delivery to President Park.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
7515457
Washington, D.C. 20520
July 30, 1975
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: ROK President's Letter on UN
Membership for the ROK and the
two Viet Nams
Attached is an unopened envelope containing
the signed original of a letter to the President
from President Park urging the U.S. to oppose
membership for the two Viet Nams in the United
Nations unless the ROK is also admitted. The
text of President Park's letter (forwarded by
separate memorandum on July 23) is also attached.
for
George Executive Bonnson S. Springsteen Secretary
Attachment:
As stated.
FORD
&
GERALD
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GDS
hh 3/6/04
July 22, 1975
Excellency:
In connection with the applications recently
filed by South and North Vietnam for membership in the
United Nations, I have the honour to refer to the long
pending question of admission of the Republic of Korea
into the United Nations.
As Your Excellency is well aware, the application
of the Republic of Korea for membership was considered
by the Security Council first in 1949, then in 1955, 1957,
and 1958. On each occasion, however, the admission of
the Republic of Korea into the world organization was not
realized, despite a majority support of the members of the
Security Council, due to the veto exercised by the Soviet
Union.
Having given careful consideration to the recent
developments in and around the Korean peninsula, I proposed
in my Special Statement on the New Foreign Policy on June 23,
1973 that both the Republic of Korea and North Korea be
admitted to membership in the United Nations as an interim
measure pending unification, a realistic step to further
consolidate peace in this area and help create a foundation
for peaceful unification of the country. This policy has
been endorsed by Your Excellency's government and also
received support of a majority of member states of the United
Nations.
The Security Council being expected to consider
the applications of South and North Vietnam in the near
future, it is my earnest hope that the Security Council will
take up at the same time the pending applications of both the
Republic of Korea and North Korea to allow them to enter the
world organization or, if North Korea continues to oppose its
membership in the United Nations, to admit the Republic of
Korea alone into the organization while keeping the door open
to North Korea for admission.
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, Sec. 3.5
State Dept.
Guidelines state Deview 9/16/03
, NARA, Date 3/6/04
In order to realize the admission of the Republic
of Korea, my government considers it essential that Your
Excellency's government will make its strong wish known to
the other permanent members of the Security Council that the
applications of South and North Vietnam should be dealt with
by the Security Council in conjunction with those of South
and North Korea and, in particular, its firm intention to
oppose the admission of two Vietnams unless the Republic of
Korea is also admitted to membership. As a matter of fact,
my government has strong reservation on whether the two
Vietnamese applicants are fully qualified for membership
in conformity with the United Nations Charter, in view of
the fact that there has not been established a legitimate
government in South Vietnam and that both South and North
Vietnam overthrew the lawful government in Saigon by force
in violation of the Paris Agreement. In our view, the dual
membership of South and North Korea in the United Nations
not only conforms with the principle of universality but
also has an important bearing on the prevention of renewed
war and the establishment of a durable peace on the Korean
peninsula.
1, therefore, wish to take this opportunity to
request respectfully that Your Excellency' government
would render full support to the above-mentioned position of
my government in the interests of peace and peaceful unification
of Korea as well as the peace and stability in the region as
a whole.
Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration.
Sincerely,
Park Chung Hee
His Excellency
Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States of America
Washington, D. C.
President of the Republic of Korea
(Translation)
July 22, 1975
Excellency:
In connection with the applications recently filed
by South and North Vietnam for membership in the United
Nations, I have the honour to refer to the long pending
question of admission of the Republic of Korea into the
United Nations.
As Your Excellency is well aware, the application
of the Republic of Korea for membership was considered
by the Security Council first in 1949, then in 1955,
1957 and 1958. On each occasion, however, the admission
of the Republic of Korea into the World Organization was
not realized, despite a majority support of the Members
of the Security Council, due to the veto exercised by
the Soviet Union.
Having given careful consideration to the recent
developments in and around the Korean peninsula, I
proposed in my Special Statement on the New Foreign
Policy on June 23, 1973 that both the Republic of Korea
and North Korea be admitted to membership in the United
Nations as an interim measure pending unification, a
realistic step to further consolidate peace in this area
and help create foundation for peaceful unification of
the country. This policy has been endorsed by Your
Excellency's Government and also received support of a
majority of Member States of the United Nations.
Guidelines 9/16/03
The Security Council being expected to consider the
applications of South and North Vietnam in the near future,
it is my earnest hope that the Security Council will take
Date 3/6/04
up at the same time the pending applications of both the
Republic of Korea and North Korea to allow them to enter
the World Organization or, if North Korea continues to
oppose its membership in the United Nations, to admit the
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, Sec. 3.5
Republic of Korea alone into the Organization while
keeping the door open to North Korea for admission.
State Dept.
CONFIDENTIAL
In order to realize the admission of Republic of
Korea, my Government considers it essential that Your
Excellency's Government will make its strong wish known
to the other permanent members of the Security Council that
the applications of South and North Vietnam should be dealt
with by the Security Council in conjunction with those of
South and North Korea and, in particular, its firm intention
to oppose the admission of two Vietnams unless the Republic
of Korea is also admitted to membership.
As a matter of fact, my Government has strong
reservation on whether the two Vietnamese applicants are
fully qualified for membership in conformity with the
United Nations Charter, in view of the fact that there has
not been established a legitimate government in South
Vietnam and that both South and North Vietnam overthrew
the lawful government in Saigon by force in violation of
the Paris Agreement.
In our view, the dual membership of South and
North Korea in the United Nations not only conforms with
the principle of universality but also has important
bearing on the prevention of renewed war and the establishment
of a durable peace on the Korean peninsula. I therefore
wish to take this opportunity to request respectfully that
Your Excellency's Government would render full support to
the above-mentioned position of my Government in the
interests of peace and peaceful unification of Korea as
well as the peace and stability in the region as a whole.
Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration.
Sincerely,
/s/ Park Chung Hee
His Excellency Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States of America
Washington D. C.
U. S. A.
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NSC
REF: {A} SEOUL 5573; {B} SEOUL 5574
2. FOLLOWING IS TEXT OF PRESIDENTIAL REPLY TO LETTER FROM
PRESIDENT PARK DELIVERED TO DEPARTMENT JULY 23. EMBASSY
SHOULD PASS TEXT TO ROKG; DEPARTMENT WILL FORWARD ORIGINAL
WHEN AVAILABLE.
2. BEGIN TEXT: QUOTE:
DEAR MR. PRESIDENT:
I DEEPLY APPRECIATED YOUR LETTER REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE
WHICH YOU PLACE ON THE ADMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
TO THE UNITED NATIONS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE AD-
MISSION OF THE TWO VIET NAMS. WE HAVE VERY CAREFULLY RE
VIEWED THE CONSIDERATIONS RAISED IN YOUR LETTER, AS WELL
AS THE OTHER FACTORS BEARING ON THE QUESTION OF ADMISSION
OF THE TWO VIET NAMS.
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I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPORT
YOUR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION VIGOROUSLY AND TO MAKE
KNOWN TO OTHER SECURITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OUR VIEW THAT
YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD BE DEALT WITH IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE APPLICATIONS OF SOUTH AND NORTH VIET NAM.
IN THAT REGARD, WE INTEND TO CONVEY PRIVATELY TO
OTHER KEY GOVERNMENTS, INCLUDING THE USSR AND THE PRC,
THAT ANY ATTEMPT TO PRESS FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE VIET
NAMS THIS YEAR WITHOUT THE AGREEMENT ON THE ADMITTANCE
OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA WOULD BE OPPOSED BY THE U.S.
WE WILL, OF COURSE, CONSULT CLOSELY WITH YOU ON THE
TACTICS AND TIMING WITH REGARD TO THIS QUESTION. AND I
UNDERSTAND THAT YOU TILL SHORTLY BE REACTIVATING YOUR
PENDING REQUEST FOR UN MEMBERSHIP.
I BELIEVE THAT THE POSITION I HAVE DESCRIBED ABOVE
FULLY REFLECTS OUR MUTUAL CONCERN THAT THE REPUBLIC
OF KOREA BE ACCEPTED INTO THE UNITED NATIONS.
SINCERELY, GERALD FORD.
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MEMORANDUM FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Presidential Reply to ROK President's
Letter on UN Membership for ROK and
the Two Viet Nams
Attached is a draft reply from the President
to a letter from President Park which was passed
to the Department by Ambassador Hahm on July 23.
President Park urged our opposition to the UN
membership applications of the two Viet Nams un-
less the ROK is also admitted. The reply informs
President Park that the United States intends to
give vigorous support to ROK membership in the U.N.
and to oppose membership for the two Viet Nams
without the ROK.
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Letter from President Park
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MEMORANDUM FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: ROK President's Letter on UN
Membership for ROK and the two
Viet Nams
Attached is a letter from President Park to
the President passed to the Department by the
Korean Ambassador. President Park's letter urges
that the United States oppose membership applica-
tions of South and North Viet Nam unless the ROK
is also admitted.
The Korean Embassy has provided the Depart-
ment with a copy of President Park's letter and
we will shortly forward a recommended reply.
George S. Springsteen
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
As stated.
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THE AMBASSADOR OF KOREA
WASHINGTON, D.C.
July 23, 1975
Dear Mr. Secretary:
I have the honor to transmit the enclosed
advance copy of a letter addressed to His Excellency
Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States of
America, from His Excellency Park Chung Hee, President
of the Republic of Korea.
It would be very much appreciated if the
enclosed message could be forwarded to its high
destination. The original of the letter will be
forthcoming.
Please accept, Mr. Secretary, the assurances
of my highest consideration.
Phone Sincerely yours,
Achum
Pyong-choon Hahm
The Honorable
Henry A. Kissinger
Secretary of State
Washington, D. C.
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
WASHINGTON, D. C.
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
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July 22, 1975
Excellency:
In connection with the applications recently
filed by South and North Vietnam for membership in the
United Nations, I have the honour to refer to the long
pending question of admission of the Republic of Korea
into the United Nations.
As Your Excellency is well aware, the application
of the Republic of Korea for membership was considered
by the Security Council first in 1949, then in 1955, 1957,
and 1958. On each occasion, however, the admission of
the Republic of Korea into the world organization was not
realized, despite a majority support of the members of the
Security Council, due to the veto exercised by the Soviet
Union.
Having given careful consideration to the recent
developments in and around the Korean peninsula, I proposed
in my Special Statement on the New Foreign Policy on June 23,
1973 that both the Republic of Korea and North Korea be
admitted to membership in the United Nations as an interim
measure pending unification, a realistic step to further
consolidate peace in this area and help create a foundation
for peaceful unification of the country. This policy has
been endorsed by Your Excellency's government and also
received support of a majority of member states of the United
Nations.
The Security Council being expected to consider
the applications of South and North Vietnam in the near
future, it is my earnest hope that the Security Council will
take up at the same time the pending applications of both the
Republic of Korea and North Korea to allow them to enter the
world organization or, if North Korea continues to oppose its
membership in the United Nations, to admit the Republic of
Korea alone into the organization while keeping the door open
to North Korea for admission.
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In order to realize the admission of the Republic
of Korea, my government considers it essential that Your
Excellency's government will make its strong wish known to
the other permanent members of the Security Council that the
applications of South and North Vietnam should be dealt with
by the Security Council in conjunction with those of South
and North Korea and, in particular, its firm intention to
oppose the admission of two Vietnams unless the Republic of
Korea is also admitted to membership. As a matter of fact,
my government has strong reservation on whether the two
Vietnamese applicants are fully qualified for membership
in conformity with the United Nations Charter, in view of
the fact that there has not been established a legitimate
government in South Vietnam and that both South and North
Vietnam overthrew the lawful government in Saigon by force
in violation of the Paris Agreement. In our view, the dual
membership of South and North Korea in the United Nations
not only conforms with the principle of universality but
also has an important bearing on the prevention of renewed
war and the establishment of a durable peace on the Korean
peninsula.
I, therefore, wish to take this opportunity to
request respectfully that Your Excellency's government
would render full support to the above-mentioned position of
my government in the interests of peace and peaceful unification
of Korea as well as the peace and stability in the region as
a whole.
Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration.
Sincerely,
Park Chung Hee
His Excellency
Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States of America
Washington, D. C.
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1. BELOW IS TEXT OF MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT FORD WHICH
YOU SHOULD CONVEY TO PRESIDENT PARK AFTER SIGNATURE
JSA AGREEMENT.
QUOTE:
DEAR MR. PRESIDENT:
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEP APPRECIATION TO YOU AND YOUR
GOVERNMENT FOR YOUR COUNSEL-SUPPORT AND COOPERATION IN
CARRYING OUT OUR JOINT RESPONSE TO THE NORTH KOREAN
PROVOCATION OF AUGUST 18.
I BELIEVE THE RESOLUTE CHARACTER OF OUR ACTIONS HAS.
MADE IT CLEAR TO THE NORTH KOREAN REGIME THAT WE WILL
NOT TOLERATE AGGRESSIVE ACTS ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA.
THE MEASURED AND CALCULATED NATURE OF OUR RESPONSE HAS
ALSO DEMONSTRATED THAT, IN CONTRAST TO THE NORTH, WE DO
NOT SEEK A RECKLESS ESCALATION OF TENSIONS IN KOREA.
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I AM ALSO HOPEFUL THAT THE NORTH KOREAN CONCESSIONS
IN THE NEW JOINT SECURITY AREA ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH WERE
MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FIRM ACTION, WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE
INCREASED SAFETY OF PERSONNEL AT PANMUNJOM.
THE EVENTS OF RECENT WEEKS HAVE DEMONSTRATED ONCE AGAIN
THE CLOSE TIES BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES AND OUR ABILITY
TO PLAN AND WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE OUR COMMON GOALS.
SINCERELY,
GERALD R. FORD
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2. WE LEAVE IT TO YOUR DISCRETION WHETHER TO DELIVER
MESSAGE PERSONALLY TO PRESIDENT PARK. IN ANY DISCUSSIONS
WITH HIM YOU SHOULD AVOID RAISING QUESTION OF FUTURE
RETALIATORY MOVES WHICH YOU PROPOSED IN PARA 4 {D} REFTEL.
3. WE DO NOT INTEND TO MAKE MESSAGE PUBLIC BUT HAVE NO
OBJECTION IF ROKG WISHES TO DO SO.
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