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1. Political Committee 29th October discussed Soviet Resolution
that Committee 'invite elected Representatives of the Korean
people from Northern and Southern Korea to take part in the
discussion of the question.'
2. Gromyko said vital interests of Korean people should not be
discussed in absence of their Representatives. Quoted example of
invitation of Jews and Arabs to attend Palestine Committee, and
'strange phenomenon' of difficulties always raised against
representation [at] United Nations of peoples who were struggling
for freedom, e.g. Indonesians. Fundamental difference between
United States and Soviet proposal was that former called for all
measures to accomplish Korean independence being taken before
withdrawal of troops, whereas latter called for withdrawal first
to enable Korean people to settle their problems independently.

3. Dr. Evatt pointed out that Soviet and United States proposals
both contemplated withdrawal of troops and self-government, and
therefore it would be preferable for the two powers to make
further attempt at agreement. He was, however, opposed to more
delay, which would be caused if Representatives of Korean people
were to be chosen and brought to New York. It would be a serious
matter nevertheless to reject Soviet proposal outright. Some form
of Korean consultation should take place. United Nations
Commission on the spot would be best authority to consult with
Koreans, who were entitled to hearing.

4. Dulles (U.S.A.) then proposed amendment to Soviet Resolution
providing that Koreans participate in consideration of matter and
that 'in order to facilitate and expedite such participation and
to ensure that the Korean Representatives will in fact be duly
elected by the Korean people and not mere appointees from Military
authorities in Korea, there be forthwith established a United
Nations Temporary Commission Korea, to be [1] in Korea with right
to travel, observe and consult throughout Korea'.

5. Dulles said his amendment accepted Soviet resolution that
United Nations could deal with Korea and also Soviet position that
question could not be settled without consultation between United
Nations and true Representatives of Korean people. Soviet
suggestion, however, was impractical as it would be impossible to
hear in New York Representatives of approximately 500 political
parties and social organisations. Best method would be for United
Nations Commission for Korea to deal with thorny problem. Dulles
pointed out question of selecting Representative Koreans had
nullified efforts of Joint Commission and similar difficulty would
confront United Nations Committee if Soviet Resolution were
adopted.

6. France also urged United States and U.S.S.R. make further
effort to reach understanding. Agreed with principle of sending
United Nations Commission to Korea but stated that, in voting on
United States Amendment, France would abstain because the
Committee was running risk of taking decision at this early stage
on question of substance when Soviet Resolution was rather
question of procedure.

7. Wellington Koo made a rather confused speech. He supported
proposal for Korean participation provided Koreans represented
Korea as a whole. In view of 'extraordinary' situation, however,
China thought that best method of implementation of consultation
would be by means of United Nations Commission on the spot. China
therefore supported United States amendment after proposing
deletion of words, 'from Northern and Southern Korea'.

8. Gromyko opposed United States amendment, and charged that
United States were 'afraid' to have Representatives of Korea
present.

9. Dr. Evatt warned again of interminable delays if Korean
Representatives come to New York, and said that their presence at
this stage was not necessary. International declarations already
provided for independent, unitary Korea, and all Koreans were in
agreement on this. Real need for Korean consultation would come in
consideration of details and implementation, and this should take
place with commission, as provided in United States amendment.

Australia considered Korean problem was part of Japanese Peace
Settlement but had not insisted on this view to avoid delay.

10. Other speakers during day were Poland, Czechoslovakia, Byelo-
Russia and Ukraine for Soviet Resolution. Canada, Belgium and
Haiti against. Debate continues tomorrow.