501.BB Korea/6–748: Telegram
The Political Adviser in Korea (Jacobs) to the Secretary of State
432. Pol 6161. UNTCOK returned this afternoon about 4 o’clock. Will report names tomorrow when I ascertain exactly who returned.1 Upon return following press release number 66 dated June 7 was released by secretariat:
“The United Nations Temporary Commission on Korea, in accordance with its decision, returned to Seoul on 7th June.
“The United Nations Temporary Commission on Korea completed the first 5 chapters of its report to the General Assembly on 5th June, having met twice daily since 29th May in the United Nations building in Shanghai.
“This part of its report to the General Assembly which has been adopted by the commission, consists of a review of the political situation in Korea, the work of the commission since its arrival in Seoul on 8th January 1948, and the commission’s observation of the election of 10th May 1948.
“The commission returned to Seoul, Korea, in order to consider the further implementation of its terms of reference as defined in the resolutions of the General Assembly on 14th November 1947.
“Having as its objective the prompt attainment of the freedom and independence of the Korean people, the commission will proceed to a study of the political situation in Korea in the light of developments following the elections.
“The delegate for Syria, Mr. Yasin Mughir, will temporarily not be able to attend the meetings of the commission, having returned for urgent consultation with his delegation in Washington.”
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