Conference near the thirty-eighth parallel. The proposal specifically forbids the participation of members of the UN Commission on Korea, President Rhee, Lee Bum Suk, and other so-called national traitors. June 19, 1950: The new National Assembly of the Republic of Korea convenes for its first meeting. The final turn-over in Assembly membership is approximately 85 percent. June 20, 1950: North Korea makes a second unification proposal, varying only slightly from original offer. This second proposal emanates from the North Korean Government directly rather than from the Democratic Front, the political instrument for unification propaganda. June 25, 1950: The North Korea People's Army and border constabulary forces invade South Korea and launch amphibious landings, supported by air attacks on Seoul and other strategic locations. General MacArthur directed to send available MDAP equipment from stocks of the Far Eastern Command. June 25, 1950: The United States sponsors resolution before UN Security Council that armed attack on Republic of Korea by forces from North Korea constitutes breach of the peace and calling for immediate cessation of hostilities. Resolution passes 9 to 0. June 27, 1950: Statement by President of United States announcing he has ordered air and sea forces to give troops of Republic of Korea cover and support. General MacArthur begins implementation of the President's order. UN Security Council resolution adopted, calling upon members of UN to furnish such assistance to the Republic of Korea as may be necessary to repel armed attack. Adopted 7 to 1 (later changed to 8 to 1, when India on June 29 voted in favor). June 30, 1950: Statement by President of United States that he has authorized General MacArthur to use certain supporting ground units, authorizing USAF to conduct missions on specific targets in northern Korea wherever militarily necessary, and ordering naval blockade of entire Korean coast. As of this date, the following countries have announced they would. assist in enforcing the UN Security Council's resolutions: The United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, China, and the Netherlands. |