320/9–2950: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin) to the Secretary of State
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[Received September 29—11:18 p. m.]
Delga 57. Following is text of joint draft resolution on Korea submitted September 29, 1950 by Australia, Brazil, Cuba, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines and UK (A/C.1/558):
“The GA
“Having regard to its resolutions of 14 November 1947, of 12 December 1948 and of 21 October 1949;
“Having received and considered the report of the UN Commission on Korea;
“Mindful of the fact that the objectives set forth in the resolutions referred to have not been fully accomplished and in particular that [Page 827] the unification of Korea has not yet been achieved, and that an attempt has been made by an armed attack from North Korea to extinguish by force the government of the ROK;
“Recalling its declaration of 12 December 1948 that there has been established a lawful government (the government of the ROK) having effective control and jurisdiction over that part of Korea where the UN Temporary Commission on Korea was able to observe and consult and in which the great majority of the people of Korea reside; that this government is based on elections which were a valid expression of free will of the electorate of that part of Korea and which were observed by the Temporary Commission; and that this is the only such government in Korea;
“Having in mind that UN armed forces are at present operating in Korea in accordance with the recommendations of the SC of 27 June 1950, subsequent to its resolution of 25 June 1950, that members of the UN furnish such assistance to the ROK as may be necessary to repel the armed attack and to restore international peace and security in the area;
“Recalling that the essential objective of the resolutions of the GA referred to was the establishment of a unified, independent and democratic government of Korea;
“Recommends
- “(a) That all appropriate steps be taken to ensure conditions of stability throughout Korea,
- “(b) That all constituent acts be taken, including the holding of elections, under the auspices of the UN for the establishment of a unified, independent and democratic government in the sovereign state of Korea,
- “(c) That UN forces should not remain in any part of Korea otherwise than so far as necessary for achieving the objectives specified at (a) and (b) above,
- “(d) That all necessary measures be taken to accomplish the economic rehabilitation of Korea;
“Resolves that
- “(a) A Commission consisting of ———— to be known as the UN Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea be established to (I) assume the functions hitherto exercised by the present UN Commission in Korea, (II) represent the UN in bringing about the establishment of a unified, independent and democratic government of all Korea, (III) exercise such responsibilities in connection with relief and rehabilitation in Korea as may be determined by the GA after receiving the recommendations of the ECOSOC; the UN Commission for Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea should proceed to Korea and begin to carry out its functions as soon as possible;
- “(b) Pending the arrival in Korea of the UN Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea, governments represented on the Commission should form an interim committee [Page 828] composed of their permanent representatives at the seat of the UN to consult with and advise the UN unified command in the light of the above recommendations; the interim committee should begin to function immediately upon the approval of this resolution by the GA;
“The GA furthermore,
“Mindful of the fact that at the end of the present hostilities the task of rehabilitating the Korean economy will be of great magnitude;
“Requests the ECOSOC, in consultation with the specialized agencies to develop plans for relief and rehabilitation on the termination of hostilities and to report to the GA on or before October ———”