Records of the Office of the Political Adviser in Japan, Lot 57–F103, 800 Korea: Telegram
The Acting Political Adviser in Korea (Langdon) to the Acting Political Adviser in Japan (Atcheson)
Tfgbi 63. Of interest is recent conference between three members of Democratic Party headed by Mr. Song Chin Woo and Mr. Polianski, Russian Consul in Seoul. Committee on Mr. Song’s initiative called on Consul to protest conduct Russian Army and Communists Northern Korea and oppression Koreans that area. Mr. Polianski most cordial and promised take matter up with his Government. In course of conversation Mr. Polianski expressed satisfaction with conduct US Occupation southern Korea and expressed belief we would insure democratic form of Government. Also stated Russians would not interfere in affairs southern Korea and in fact maintained no liaison with Communist Party here. Mr. Song queried concerning possible fortification southern Korea by US Forces. Mr. Polianski asked committee’s opinion on possible action which would restore Koreans’ confidence in Russia. Mr. Song’s reply “Withdraw the Russian Army from Northern Korea”.