Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The British Commonwealth, The Far East, Volume VI

740.00119 Control (Korea)/11–845: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Acting Political Adviser in Japan (Atcheson)

Washington, November 21, 1945—6 p.m.

141. Your 100 [101,] Nov 8. Since question of separation Korea from Japan cannot be considered apart from such other questions as Soviet participation in FEAC⁴⁵ and trusteeship, Dept feels it inadvisable to take further action at this time on proposed declaration.

Byrnes

45. Far Eastern Advisory Commision.