501.BB Korea/8–1048: Telegram
The Political Adviser in Korea (Jacobs) to the Secretary of State
642. Cite Zpol 8970. President Rhee this date August 10 sent under quoted letter to chairman UNTCOK appointing liaison group between new government and that Commission. Three persons named have hitherto been members of five-man liaison group of National Assembly.
“I have the honor to inform you that the following gentlemen, members of the Korean National Assembly, have been designated to represent the Government of the Republic of Korea in maintaining liaison between that government and the UNTCOK: Chang Myun, Chang Ki Yung, Lee Han Koo.
The liaison representatives herein named are charged with conducting the consultations with the United Nations Temporary Commission on Korea, requested in my letter addressed to you on August 6, 1948. I am sure that the felicitous relations previously established by this liaison group with your Commission will continue.
Accept, Sir, assurances of my continued high regard.”1
Pass IBD New York.
- Telegram 666, August 14, from Seoul, reported UNTCOK’s vote that day in favor of consultations: “Four for (China, France, Philippines, Salvador), two against (Australia and India), and one abstention (Canada). No indication that Australian, Canadian and Indian delegates will leave Seoul.” (501.BB Korea/8–1448) Telegram 1565, August 19, from Manila, reported: “Philippines on August 18 extended de facto recognition to new Republic of Korea.” (895.01/8–1948)↩