Lot 55D128: Black Book, Tab 50: Telegram
The Commander in Chief, Far East ( Ridgway ) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
[C–56546.] HNC–420. “After day long debate over Kaesong issue principally, with UNC laying stress on concession we make in giving up islands north of demilitarized zone and in territorial waters, we took a new step. Carefully phrased as a matter for discussion purposes only, we asked what the Communists would think of projecting a 4 kilometer wide corridor from the UNC proposed zone (25 October) roughly south to include Kaesong so as to bring Kaesong into demilitarized zone. Communists reaction was strongly negative, with Hseih Fang answering question by stating his delegation would never accept a solution which left Kaesong either in UNC control or in demilitarized zone. Communists seemed very anxious to obtain agreement on the principle that the zone be based strictly on the line of contact. We agreed in general but emphasized appropriate adjustments were mandatory. Communists rejected this interpretation. Thus meeting ended with no agreement on any general or specific point.”