795.00/6–2650: Telegram
The Ambassador in Korea (Muccio) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 26—6:02 a. m.]
951. National Assembly meeting in relatively calm spirit this morning appealed to President US, Congress and UN General Assembly for aid, and without dissent affirmed Assembly support of government in this crisis. Also voted for relief and encouragement of soldiers and civilians in battle area, authorized Assembly delegation to visit front lines (3 members volunteered) and approved establishment special emergency military fund. Then went into closed session to hear President, Defense Minister and Home Minister on situation.
Translation of appeal to President US and Congress follows:
“Beginning early morning 25 June, North Korean Communist Army began armed aggression against South. Your Excellency and Congress of US already aware of fact that our people, anticipating incident such as today’s, established strong national defense force in order to secure bulwark of democracy in the east, and to render service to world peace. We again thank you for your indispensable aid in liberating us and in establishing our Republic. As we face this national crisis, putting up brave fight, we appeal for your increasing support and ask that you at same time extend effective and timely aid in order to prevent this act of destruction of world peace.”
Translation message to UN General Assembly (through UNCOK) follows:
“Beginning early morning 25 June North Korean Communist Army began armed aggression throughout 38th parallel area. For self protection our brave and patriotic army and navy opened heroic defense operations. This savage and unlawful act of rebel force is commission of unpardonable sin. We, representing 30 million Koreans, [Page 168] hope UNGA realized our defensive fight against aggression is inevitable reaction of our people and government. We also appeal for your immediate and effective steps to secure peace and security, not only for Korea but also for peace loving people of world.”
Repeated info CINCFE.