Assembly 139. Korea.

The following is the text of the Resolution [adopted] by the
Political Committee 5th November.

The General Assembly:

Recognising the urgent and rightful claims to independence of the
people of Korea;

Believing that the national independence of Korea should be re-
established and all occupying forces then withdrawn at the
earliest practicable date;

Recalling its previous conclusion that the freedom and
independence of the Korean people cannot be correctly or fairly
resolved without the participation of representatives of the
Korean people and its decision to establish a United Nations
temporary Commission on Korea (hereinafter called the
'Commission') for the purpose of facilitating and expediting such
participation by elected representatives of the Korean people.

1. Decides that the Commission shall consist of representatives of
Australia, Canada, China, El Salvador, France, India, Philippines,
Syria and Ukrainian S.S.R.

2. Recommends that the elections be held not later than 31st
March, 1948 on the basis of adult suffrage and by secret ballot to
choose representatives with whom the Commission may consult
regarding the prompt attainment of the freedom and independence of
the Korean people and which representatives constituting a
national assembly may establish a national Government of Korea.

The number of representatives from each voting area or zone should
be proportional to the population and the elections should be
under the observation of the Commission.

3. Further recommends that as soon as possible after the election
the National Assembly should convene and form a National
Government and notify the Commission of its formation.

4. Further recommends that immediately upon the establishment of a
National Government that Government should in consultation with
the Commission.

(a) Constitute its own national security forces and dissolve all
military or semi-military formations not included therein;

(b) Take over the functions of Government from the Military
Commands and civilian authorities of North and South Korea, and
(c) Arrange with the occupying powers for the complete withdrawal
from Korea of their armed forces as early as practicable and if
possible within 90 days.

5. Resolves that the Commission shall facilitate and expedite the
fulfilment of the foregoing programme for the attainment of the
national independence of Korea and withdrawal of occupying forces
taking into account its observations and consultations in Korea.

The Commission shall report with its conclusions to the General
Assembly and may consult with the Interim Committee (if one be
established) with respect to the application of this resolution in
the light of developments.

6. Calls upon the member states concerned to afford every
assistance and facility to the Commission in the fulfilment of its
responsibilities.

7. Calls upon all members of the United Nations to refrain from
interfering in the affairs of the Korean people during the interim
period preparatory to the establishment of Korean independence
except in pursuance of the decisions of the General Assembly and
thereafter to refrain completely from any and all acts derogatory
to the independence and sovereignty of Korea.