501.BB Korea/8–1448: Telegram
The Chargé in India (Donovan) to the Secretary of State 1
700. Contents Deptel 491, August 102 transmitted GOI noon yesterday.
K.P.S. Menon reiterated to Embassy’s GOI opposition to view of USG that new Korean Government should be regarded as government of Korea envisaged by GA resolution November 19 [14]. He also said GOI objected that portion statement saying US is sending ‘Seoul a representative authorized “carry on negotiations with that government in consultation with UNTCOK re implementation further provision set forth paragraph 4 second GA resolution November 14” since such action on part UNTCOK would mean tacit recognition new government as national Korean Government.
Menon added, however, he could appreciate US Government’s desire to transfer some of its responsibilities to new government in order lessen burdens it bears as occupying power.