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Security Information 1 Washington, D. C. 9 January 1952 JOINT DAILY SITREP NO. 426 (Maps attached) From 0700/08 (EST) to 0700/09 (EST) From 2100/08 (Korea) to 2100/09 (Korea) 1. Weather: Clear with broken low clouds forming on the west coast north of 38 degrees during the morning with scattered snow showers. Forecast: Broken high and scattered middle clouds over all Korea. Intermittent snow showers accompanying the movement of a low cell.over Korea. (FEAF) (SECRET) 2. Enemy Situation: Two attacks by two battalions each, supported by artillery and tanks, were made against 1st ROK Division positions in the western sector north- east of Panmunjom, forcing slight friendly withdrawals. In other sectors, scattered hostile groups continued to engage UN patrols. Moderate mortar and artillery fire fell in the east-central sector northwest and north of Sohwa. The adjusted total of vehicle sightings for 7-8 January is 498, of which 274 were southbound. (FECOM) (SECRET) 3. United Nations Situation: ARMY: a. General: UN forces northeast of Panmunjom withdrew slightly under strong enemy attacks and continued to patrol elsewhere across the front against scattered small groups. The 3d ROK Division, in positions south of Yanggu, was attached in place for operational control to CG IX US Corps effective 090001 (KT). (FECOM) (SECRET) DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12065, Sec. 3-402 DOD Directive 5100.30, June 18, 1979 By NLT- HU NARS, Date 3/7/81 Security Information