396.1 GE/5–754: Telegram
The United States Delegation to the Embassy in Korea
57. Repeated information Department Secto 140, Tokyo 29. Tokyo pass CINCUNC. For Briggs and Dean. Seoul’s 52 to Geneva sent Department 1125.1 Suggest you inform Rhee re points B and C third paragraph reference telegram: (1) paragraph V of draft proposal would provide specific assurances from Chinese Communists and Soviets re respect for integrity and independence of Korea; (2) proposal does not contemplate direct consultation or cooperation between ROK and North Korean regime on electoral laws, or other matters connected holding free elections throughout Korea. On contrary, proposal envisages UNCURK would deal with ROK on one hand and with North Korean authorities on other re establishment conditions for elections, electoral laws, conduct of elections and withdrawal non-Korean forces. One of purposes this proposal to avoid dealings between North and South Korean authorities which might lead to type of joint arrangements envisaged in Communist proposal.