795.00/9–450: Telegram
The Counselor of Embassy in Korea (Drumright) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 5—10:42 a. m.]
5. General Walker today issued orders that all but skeleton staff UN military headquarters Taegue shall remove to Pusan. Movement now in progress. Move was dictated by serious enemy encroachment in Kyongju-Yongchon area during past two days where ROK forces have shown little capability to hold enemy thrusts. General Walker intends remain Taegu to head up skeleton staff. He has advised ROK Prime Minister to move ROK military headquarters to Pusan and this probably will be done tomorrow. Prime Minister plans to shuttle between Taegu and Pusan. Home Ministry plans remain Taegu. Pending further developments Taegu Embassy offices will remain Taegu.