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Press Briefing by Permanent Observer of Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the UN, 7 July 1976.
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Inter-Korean Relations

Gyeongbokgung
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South Korea

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Popa, Dumitru

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United States

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United States-North Korea Relations

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Korea at the United Nations

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Demise of Detente in Korea, 1973-1975

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Inter-Korean Dialogue, 1977-1980

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China

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The Two Koreas and the Third World

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Popa, N.

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Park, Chung Hee

1917 - 1979

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Romania. Embassy (Korea : North)

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Brie, Horst

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Josip Broz Tito, 1961
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Tito, Josip Broz

1892 - 1980

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March 15, 1973

Record of Conversation between the Foreign Minister of North Korea and the First Secretary of the Mongolian People’s Republic

The Foreign Minister of North Korea conveys Kim Il Sung's message to the Mongolian government and continues to explain North Korea's perspective of the Park Chung Hee regime in South Korea. Seeking Mongolian support for the DPRK's unification perspective, he adamantly opposes Mongolian endorsement of the ascension of two Koreas to the United Nations.

December 20, 1974

Record of Discussion between Foreign Ministers of North Korea and the Mongolian People’s Republic

In his discussion with the Foreign Minister of the Mongolian People's Republic, the Foreign Minister of North Korea discusses North Korea's efforts to spread socialism in North Korea and resist American imperialism in South Korea to bring about the unification of the Korean peninsula.

September 24, 1977

Telegram 066738 from the Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang to the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang reports to the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Heo Dam's planned visit to New York, possibly to counter South Korea's diplomatic efforts there. It also notes speculation on a change in US position towards the DPRK, which the Romanian Embassy finds unfounded.

July 31, 1977

Telegram 066691 from the Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang to the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang reports to the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the DPRK government does not intend to contact Cyrus Vance during his visit to Beijing.

July 30, 1977

Telegram 066688 the Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang to the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang reports to the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the DPRK's concern over US-ROK agreements and the US's insistence on maintaining military balance on the Korean peninsula through a gradual withdrawal.

August 31, 1977

The People’s Republic of Hungary Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Official Visit to the DPRK

Telegram from the Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang to the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs' visit to the DPRK. It discusses the terms of a collaboration agreement between Romania and DPRK from 1977 to 1978 as well as Heo Dam's summary of North Korea's positions on international issues. Kim Il Sung's thoughts about the situation on the Korean peninsula and relations with third world countries are also mentioned.

February 28, 1977

US National Security Council Memorandum, 'Contacts and Communications with North Korea'

Mike Armacost weighs in on North Korea's policy toward the United States, and whether Cyrus Vance ought to reply to a letter from North Korean Foreign Minister Heo Dam.

October 23, 1975

Telegram from Pyongyang to Bucharest, No. 059.298

Pope discusses DPRK representatives' attempt to establish contacts with Henry Kissinger via China as Heo Dam is scheduled to meet Henry Kissinger after the latter's visit to Beijing.

July 15, 1975

Telegram from Pyongyang to Bucharest, No. 059/219

The North Koreans list the reasons for not accepting the US proposal for the dismantlement of the UN headquarters in South Korea. The source notes that the North Koreans do not want to accept the US presence in Korea nor allow the US to raise the status of South Korea. Nonetheless, the North Koreans look to the recent proposal as a "step back" for the US.

August 19, 1974

The Official Visit Paid by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Romania to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

The document describes a cordial bilateral relationship between the DPRK and Romania. Pyongyang expresses its desire to continue consulting with Bucharest regarding the issue of dismantling UN bodies in South Korea. In addition, North Korea notes the imperative of establishing direct contact with the United States and plans on using Washington's positive or negative response to its advantage.

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