740.00119 Control (Korea)/6–2647: Telegram
The Political Adviser in Korea (Jacobs) to the Secretary of State
170. Number Zurc 834. Thirty-fifth meeting of Joint Commission held afternoon 25 June at the Capitol Building, Seoul. General Shtikov chairman. In attendance were about 425 designated representatives of the political parties and social organizations of South Korea plus about 200 invited guests and the press. Appropriate music was furnished by the Seoul Symphony Orchestra. General Brown made speech informing representatives of the purpose and procedure of consultation.8 Following the speech the delegation shook hands with all representatives. Much cordiality between the Soviets and a large number of the Korean representatives was evident. Copies of speech being airmailed to Plans and Operations Division War Department with request copy be furnished State Dept.
Deadline for submission of answers to questionnaires has been changed to 5 July and beginning of oral consultation 7 July. Soviet delegation depart for North Korea today leaving Mr. Tounkin to continue work in Subcommission No. One on final list of organizations to participate in consultation. US delegation will depart for North Korea 29 June. Results of analysis of political orientation of organizations and effect on US position will be sent in later radio.9