BASIC POLICY 2. President Park and President Johnson reaffirmed the strong ties of friendship traditionally existing between the Republic of Korea and the United States and their determination to continue the closest cooperation and consultation to secure a lasting peace in Asia and the Pacific under which freedom, justice and prosperity for all would prevail. ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 3. The two Presidents confirmed their satisfaction at the unity demonstrated at the Seven-Nation Conference held in Manila October 24 and 25, 1966. They are resolved to devote all their efforts to the realization of the high but now achievable hopes expressed by the participating nationals in the Joint Communique, the Goals of Freedom, and the Declaration on Peace and Progress in Aisa and the Pacific. Existing regional organizations and institutions should be developed to the fullest, with the continuing initiatives and efforts of nations in the area, whether or not represented in Manila. The evolving partnership of a new Pacific Community should be open to all nations prepared to live at peace and to cooperate and work for the welfare of the people of Asia and the Pacific. VIET-NAM 4. President Johnson expressed the admiration of the American people for Korea's major contribution to the struggle in Viet-Nam, and praised the Korean troops both for their valor on the field of battle and their effectiveness in peaceful and constructive endeavors to promote the welfare and improve the livelihood of the Vietnamese people. The two Presidents stressed that the defeat of aggression in Vietnam is vital to the full achievement of the goals stated at Manila. They again agreed to continue their military and other efforts, as firmly and as long as may be necessary, and at the same time to be prepared to pursue any avenue that could lead to a secure and just peace. They specifically reaffirmed that they would continue to act in the closest consultation in both these areas. KOREAN INTERNATIONAL ACTIONS 5. The two Presidents reviewed the actions of the Republic of Korea in the interntional field under President Park's leadership since their last meeting in May 1965. They noted in particular that the normalization of relations between the Republic of Korea and Japan had contributed significantly to the achievment of an atmosphere of further unity and stability in this part of the world. President Johnson expressed the view that the despatch of troops to help defend the Republic of Vietnam, the convening of the ASPAC meeting in Seoul, and the initiative for the seven-nation conference in Manila, together with the significant role which the Republic of Korea played at the conference were outstanding achievements which had placed Korea in the forefront of the free nations of Asia and earned the respect and admiration of free men everywhere. DEFENSE OF KOREA 6. The two Presidents acknowledged the need to ensure that the forces of aggression do not again menace the peace and tranquility of the Republic of Korea. They agreed that the growing strength of the Communist forces in the northern part of Korea and of the Chinese Communists remained a major threat to the security of the Republic of Korea and neighboring areas. President Johnson reaffirmed the readiness and determination of the United States to render prompt and effective assistance to defeat an armed attack against the Republic of Korea, in accordance with the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1954. President Johnson assured President Park that the United States has no plan to reduce the present level of United States forces in Korea, and would continue to support Korean armed forces at levels adequate to ensure Korea's security. They agreed that their two Governments would continue to consult closely to ensure that the Korean forces are strengthened and modernized within the limitations imposed by legislative and budgetary considerations. KOREAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7. President Park reviewed for President Johnson the progress which Korea had made in recent years in its economic and social development and in achieving political stability, and expressed his appreciation for United States cooperation in this effort. He outlined the objectives of the Second Five Year Economic Development Plan, by which the Republic of Korea intends to accelerate this progress toward its goal of a self-sustaining economy and a better life for the Korean people. 8. President Johnson expressed his warm admiration for the significant achievements of the Korean Government and people in increasing agricultural production, industrial output, savings and domestic revenues over the past eighteen months. He assured President Park that the United States Government intends to continue to support the growth of the Korean economy and in particular the implementaton of the Second Five Year Plan. The two Presidents, noting the availability of funds to the Republic of Korea from other friendly Governments and from international lending institutions such as the World Bank and the newly constituted Asian Development Bank, agreed that further Development Loans, Food for Peace, and technical help in specialized areas would be the major forms of United States assistance to the achievement of Korea's economic goals, as contemplated in their May, 1965, joint communique. TRADE AND EXCHANGES IN ALL FIELDS 9. The two Presidents agreed that the stability and progress of the Korean economy should make possible a substantial further expansion in trade between the two nations and in American private investment in Korea. They agreed to an early exchange of missions to these ends. In the same spirit, they agreed that exchanges among cultural leaders and intellectual groups in both countries should be promoted to the fullest possible extent, both through private and public channels. SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT 10. Recalling their agreement of May, 1965, to cooperate in the establishment of a new institute to bring the benefits of applied science and technology to the Korean economy and people, the two Presidents noted with pleasure the strong progress that had been made toward the establishment of the Korean Institute of Science and Technology, which is destined to make a fundamental and significant contribution to the modernization of life and industry in the Republic of Korea. KOREAN UNIFICATION 11. President Park expressed the heartfelt desire of all Koreans for the unification of their homeland, and reaffirmed that it remains the firm policy of his Government to seek reunification under the objectives and principles established by the United Nations and the relevant resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly. President Johnson pledged his continued strong support for this policy. The two Presidents deplored the continuing refusal of the Communists to accept the competence and authority of the United Nations, which refusal is responsible for prolonging the artificial division of Korea. CONCLUSION 12. On behalf of Mrs. Johnson, the members of his party and the American people, President Johnson expressed his deepest thanks to President Park and to all citizens of the Republic of Korea for the overwhelming warmth of their reception and for the many courtesies extended to him during his visit. APPENDIX No. 8 JOHNSON-PARK COMMUNIQUE, HONOLULU, APRIL 18, 1968 At the invitation of President Lyndon B. Johnson of the United States, President Chung Hee Park of the Republic of Korea visited Honolulu on April 17 and 18 to exchange views on the current international situation and matters of common interest and mutual concern. The two Presidents reviewed in detail the serious threat to the security or the Republic of Korea and to peace in East Asia resulting from the increasingly belligerent and aggressive actions of the North Korean Communists during the past 18 months, including the attack directed at the official residence of the President of the Republic of Korea and the seizure of U.S.S. Pueblo in international waters in January. They reviewed the plans of their two Governments for dealing with the grave situations created by these North Korean acts of aggression. President Park reviewed his deep sympathy for the families and relatives of the crew of the U.S.S. Pueblo and sincerely hoped that they will soon regain their freedom from the hands of the North Korean Communists. The Two Presidents agreed that further aggressive actions by the North Korean Communists would constitute a most grave threat to peace. In that event, their two Governments would immediately determine the action to be taken to meet this threat under the mutual defense treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea. In accordance with this treaty President Johnson reaffirmed the readiness and determination of the United States to render prompt and effective assistance to repel armed attacks against the Republic of Korea. President Johnson reaffirmed the adherence of his Government to the joint policy declaration which was signed on July 7, 1953 by the sixteen nations which supported the Republic of Korea during the Korean War. The two Presidents reviewed the extraordinary measures which have been taken to strengthen Korean and American forces in the Republic of Korea. They agreed that these efforts should be continued in order that the armed forces of their countries would be able to deal effectively and swiftly with all contingencies in Korea. The two Presidents recognized the need for strengthening security of the Republic of Korea as important not only for Korea but for the security of the general area. President Johnson recognized the need for continuing modernization of the armed forces of the Republic of Korea and the two Presidents reviewed the contribution which United States military assistance would make to such modernization and to the strengthening of the effective counterinfiltration programs which have already been developed by the Republic of Korea. They agreed that the first meeting between their respective defense ministries at ministerial level should be held in Washington in May to discuss and deliberate these matters further. President Park outlined and discussed the various measures being taken by his Government to ensure public safety and to thwart North Korean attempts at infiltration and sabotage. President Johnson expressed his satisfaction with and support for those measures, including the organization of the Homeland Reserve Force, which he felt were wise and far-seeing. President Johnson expressed his admiration for the rapid economic progress of the Republic of Korea, which continued without pause despite the attempts of the North Korean regime to disrupt public order and confidence in the South. The two Presidents agreed that continued private investment from the United States and other friendly countries was desirable, and should be encouraged. The two Presidents reviewed in detail the situation in South Vietnam, where Korean and American forces are fighting shoulder-to-shoulder to assist the Republic of Vietnam to defend against aggression and to assure the right of the South Vietnamese people to determine their own future without external interference or terrorist pressure. The two Presidents noted the vigorous actions taken by the South Vietnamese Government to strengthen and increase its armed forces and to improve Government effectiveness. The two Presidents agreed that the common goal of an honorable and secure peace required the earnest pursuit of a diplomatic solution coupled with continued resolution and military firmness. They expressed the policy of their Governments to sustain their efforts to meet the requirements of the struggle in all respects until peace is attained. President Johnson reviewed the developments in the past two weeks initiated by his decision-in consultation with the Republic of Vietnam and with the nations contributing military forces to its support-to reduce the area of bombing in North Vietnam. President Park expressed his satisfaction with these developments. 35-205-70-pt. 6- -14 President Johnson explained in detail the current status of efforts to set a time and place for early contacts between American and North Vietnamese representatives. He reviewed with President Park the position that American representatives would take in contacts, reaffirming that the United States Government would continue to consult fully with the Republic of Korea and other allied concerning negotiating developments and positions to be taken on the allied side at each stage. Looking forward to their common hope that serious talks on the substance of peace could begin in the near future, the two Presidents reaffirmed that the allied position would continue to be based on the Manila communique of 1966. The two Presidents also reaffirmed the position stated in the seven-nation foreign ministers meeting of April, 1967-that a settlement in Vietnam, to be enduring, must respect the wishes and aspirations of the Vietnamese people; that the Republic of Vietnam should be a full participant in any negotiations designed to bring about a settlement of the conflict; and that the allied nations which had helped to defend the Republic of Vietnam should participate in any settlement of the conflict. President Park highly commended the great role and persistent efforts of the United States to bring about freedom, peace and prosperity in Asia and the Pacific. He expressed his conviction that a continued United States presence in this region is essential to a just and lasting peace. President Johnson expressed determination that the United States should continue its efforts for stability and security in the region, in accordance with the desires and aspirations of Asian peoples themselves. In this regard, the two Presidents reaffirmed their commitment to the "Declaration on Peace and Progress in Asia and the Pacific" issued at the summit conference in Manila in October, 1966. President Park expressed his deep appreciation to President Johnson and the Governor and citizens of Hawaii for the warmth of their reception and for the many courtesies extended to him during the visit. APPENDIX No. 9 Office of the White House Press Secretary, San Francisco, Calif., August 22, 1969 THE WHITE HOUSE-JOINT STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON AND HIS EXCELLENCY, PARK CHUNG HEE, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA, FOLLOWING MEETINGS IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., ON AUGUST 21 AND 22, 1969 At the invitation of His Excellency President Richard Nixon of the United States of America, His Excellency President Park Chung Hee of the Republic of Korea and Mrs. Park visited San Francisco August 21 and 22, 1969. The meetings of the two Presidents took place in an atmosphere of warm cordiality reflecting the close and long-standing relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea. The two Presidents agreed that a new era is beginning in Asia marked by the increasing strength and prosperity of most Asian countries. They affirmed that these countries are increasingly contributing to the security of the East Asian and Pacific region as well as to their own security. They agreed on the desirability of strengthening existing organizations and institutions for East Asian and Pacific regional cooperation. President Park gave an account of continuing acts of aggression committed by the North Korean communist regime against the Republic of Korea. The two Presidents agreed that Republic of Korea forces and American forces stationed in Korea must remain strong and alert and the two Presidents reaffirmed the determination of their Governments to meet armed attack against the Republic of Korea in accordance with the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of Korea and the United States. President Nixon and President Park took note of the newly formed Homeland Reserve Defense Force as a contribution to the security and stability of Korea. They agreed that support for the Homeland Reserve Defense Force should be continued. The two Presidents recognized the necessity for long term efforts to lessen the causes of tension on the Korean peninsula. The two Presidents agreed that allied nations should continue to work toward securing an honorable and lasting peace in Vietnam and they reaffirmed the right of the Vietnamese people to determine their own future without external interference or intimidation. President Park expressed agreement with the proposals put forth by President Nixon on May 14, 1969. President Nixon expressed appreciation to President Park for the contribution which the valiant troops of the Republic of Korea are making in Vietnam and agreed that the United States would continue to consult closely with the Republic of Korea and its other allies concerning the situation in Vietnam. President Park expressed the gratitude of his countrymen for the consistent efforts of the United States on behalf of Korea's independence, freedom and economic reconstruction both in war and peace. President Park conveyed to President Nixon the congratulations of the Korean people for the great achievement of Apollo 11 which marked a new chapter in the history of mankind by landing men on the moon and expressed his desire that this accomplishment would add new momentum to the common efforts of all nations in realizing a better world where all mankind would enjoy lasting peace and posperity. President Nixon expressed his admiration for the rapid and remarkable progress of the Republic of Korea in economic, social and other fields in recent years under President Park's leadership. President Park reaffirmed that Korea's economic goal is self-sufficiency and President Nixon expressed the intention of the United States Government to continue to cooperate with the Government of the Republic of Korea in its efforts to promote international trade and to attain an even higher level of economic development. President Nixon affirmed the readiness of the United States Government to continue to extend technical cooperation for further development of science and industry in the Republic of Korea. The two Presidents recognized that investment in Korea of United States private capital and joint ventures between United States and Korean enterprises are mutually beneficial. The two Presidents pledged themselves to a continuation of the close cooperation which has characterized relationships between the two Governments in keeping with the mutual friendship forged on the fields of battle, first in Korea and now in Vietnam. President Park expressed his deep appreciation to President Nixon, the Goverment of the United States and the Mayor and citizens of San Francisco for the warmth of their reception and for the courtesies extended to him and his party during the visit. President Park cordially invited President Nixon to visit the Republic of Korea and President Nixon accepted the invitation with pleasure. They agreed that the visit would take place at a time of mutual convenience. APPENDIX No. 10 VICE PRESIDENT HUMPHREY IN KOREA, FEBRUARY 23, 1966 "The United States Government and the people of the United States have a firm commitment to the defense of Korea. As long as there is one American soldier on the line of the border, the demarcation line, the whole and entire power of the United States of America is committed to the security and defense of Korea. Korea today is as strong as the United States and Korea put together. America today is as strong as the United States and Korea put together. We are allies, we are friends, you should have no questions no doubts." APPENDIX No. 14 TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 2781 JOINT POLICY DECLARATION CONCERNING THE KOREAN ARMISTICE (Signed at Washington July 27, 1953) WASHINGTON, July 27, 1953. We, the United Nations Members whose military forces are participating in the Korea action, support the decision of the Commander-in-Chief of the United |