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The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Korea
191. Wire service Oct 10 carries fol item: “South Korean Natl Police already are patrolling nine towns liberated in Red North Korea by troops of the Republic. Home Minister Cho Pyong Ok said the police in those towns are part of a force of 30,000 being recruited to keep order in all Red territory as it is freed from Communist rule.”
Suggest you advise ROK spokesmen stress mil character these police and fact they operate under authority Unified Command. You shld also suggest primary emphasis be placed on fact that their duty will be to maintain peace and security in occupied areas in accordance with Security Council resolutions. Dept deems important UN members not receive impression ROK is attempting extend its jurisdiction over North Korea thru civilian police.
If these police not expressly under authority Unified Command advise Dept.