795.00/6–2650: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Yugoslavia
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505. Yugo Amb1 called today to inquire re Korean situation. We took occasion to express surprise at Yugo abstention in vote on major portion resolution adopted yesterday by UN SC. Amb, appearing clearly on defensive, sought to explain action on grounds (1) that Yugo had recognized North Korean Govt year ago; (2) that Yugo, had not recognized UN Korean Comm; (3) that facts as reported yesterday had not made perfectly clear which party was responsible for attack; and (4) that Yugos felt their resolution,2 which called on both parties to cease hostilities and withdraw behind frontier, was adequate to meet need until situation further clarified.
[Page 178]We replied that there is no question that North Koreans had invaded South Korea without slightest provocation from ROK, which had been taken completely by surprise. We added it was obvious North Korea wld not have taken such action without Sov inspiration. We pointed out vital importance of SC taking prompt and effective action in cases of armed aggression against independent countries and expressed view it must certainly be in Yugo’s direct interest that precedents for SC action of this character be created.
In view of fact SC will presumably be asked to take further action on Korean case and desirability that such action have unanimous support you are requested urgently to reiterate above considerations to ranking Yugo officials.