§ 19. Mr. Stanley Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the position in Korea and the attitude of His Majesty's Government.
§ 20. Mr. F. Macleanasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will make a statement regarding the present situation in Korea.
§ Mr. MayhewIn North Korea the Russian occupation forces are said to intend withdrawing from their zone by 1st January next. It appears that North Korea has established diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union, and with certain fellow-satellite governments.
In South Korea there has recently been a Communist, inspired rising, accompanied by great barbarity. Order has now been restored, though some guerilla groups have yet to be suppressed. The American authorities have not been involved in the suppression of this rising; and have proceeded with the transfer of power which began with the termination of the American occupation in August.
As I stated on 20th September, His Majesty's Government do not think their attitude towards the question of recognition can be decided until the Report of 496 the United Nations Temporary Commission has been considered by the General Assembly. This is expected to take place shortly.