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Telegram from Ambassador John Muccio to Secretary of State Dean Acheson
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INCOMING TELEGRAM
Department of State
26
TELEGRAPH BRANCH
C are TDATTAT
A
Control: 4729
FE
Rec'd: October 11, 1950
: Seoul
8:15 p.m.
SS
TO:
Secretary of State
G
UNA
NO:
234, October 8.
DCR
PRIORITY
PASS TO AMBASSADOR CHANG FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT.
"Only received text UNGA Korean resolution seventh since
you failed cable it in time for GOK convey views to you
for presentation political committee. You should make clear
ROK accepts resolution as whole, but desired clarification
that portion concerning national elections.
GOK established following UNCOK observed elections 1948,
since which time National Assembly as constituent assembly
established constitution, government created, approved by
1948 UNGA resolution, and recognized by over 30 states. GOK
willing do everything possible cooperate with UN settlement
Korean problem, especially unification, but should new UNCOK
proceed to hold new elections for totally new National Assembly
which would set up new constitution and create new
government, how can we legally participate in overthrowing
our constitution, National Assembly and government now in
existence? I assume that references to ROK in preamble
indicate not only reaffirmation acceptance sovereign status
this government, but intention work through and with ROK in
solution problem unification and complete independence
Korea, but I urge you secure widest possible understanding
this interpretation among interested governments, not only
United States but also those represented on new UNCOK: in
such discussions emphasize GOK will cooperate with UN
fullest, but desires clarification to avoid any possible
future misunderstanding. Syngman Rhee".
MUCCIO
AB:MGG
NOTE: Delayed in transmission.
IDENTIAL
ESSACE IS