501.BB Korea/9–2148: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in France
Gadel 34. For Jessup. Paul-Boncour states consensus members UNTCOK, now drafting report Lake Success, is that they shd proceed Paris en bloc to report GA and be available consultation. Points out additional advantage GA might refer to them such Korean reps as not accredited by Govt Rep Korea. He indicates Secretariat (meaning Sobolev) wishes extinguish UNTCOK and will try refuse authorization travel Paris. He proposes introduce into UNTCOK draft resolution calling for latter’s presence Paris, land appears confident its passage unanimous vote members present. Foregoing without prejudice continuance UNTCOK seat and rump representation Seoul.
In event you approached by SyG or his rep for US views presence UNTCOK Paris, you shd reply that as GA Res directed UNTCOK report GA, and as UNTCOK master own procedure, we would think it appropriate its decision this sense be implemented, aside from valuable services this experienced body may be able offer GA if present as group.