Foreign Relations of the United States, 1947, The Far East, Volume VI

895.00/8–1747: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Political Adviser in Korea (Jacobs)

secret
us urgent

Washington, August 18, 1947—10 p.m.

171. State Dept working group, formed to prepare Korean case for submission to UN, in implementing annex to Appendix D, SWNCC 176/30 is considering procedure whereby Four Powers, under Article 10 of UN Charter will request GA to provide UN observers of elections in Korea. It is believed observers should arrive in Korea well in advance of first elections and it is contemplated that US will provide transportation and housing to group in its zone. Your recommendations as to approximate number needed and comments as to best methods of operation will be appreciated.

While Dept agrees that preparation for election in US zone in near future should be continued (PolAd’s 279⁷²) in view steps outlined annex to Appendix D SWNCC 176/30, it is believed no date for such election should be decided upon or announced until receipt further instructions.

Lovett

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