Kim Il Sung claims that North Korea "would like to have economical, political and cultural cooperation with the Republic of Korea."

Han Si-hae and Secretary General Kurt Waldheim discuss the dialogue initiative involving the US, North Korea, and South Korea, and the role of the United Nations in facilitating such discussions.

Kurt Waldheim and Park Chung Hee discuss the Secretary General's recent trip to Pyongyang and conversation with Kim Il Sung, as well as the possibilities for dialogue between North Korea, South Korea, and the United States.

Ozbudun sends Narasimhan a report on US military assistance to the ROK.

Ozbudun sends Narasimhan a letter on representatives on UNCURK, new economic measures of the ROK, and working-level meeting of the North-South Red Cross Organizations.

A report of the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea, covering the period from 19 August 1972 through 30 August 1973.

The United Nations Press Section releases an announcement on the Consultative Group meeting on development assistance to the Republic of Korea in Tokyo on 28 and 29 October, 1971. ROK Deputy Prime Minister Kim Hak Yul announces the Third Five Year Plan, which targets increased financial stability through investment financed by ROK savings and adjusting state policies.

UNCURK members meet with Kim Dae Jung, who states his key issues for the election: ROK democracy, corruption within intelligence collection, suppression of opposition parties by the ruling party, and unification. UNCURK member observe that Kim's party is weak because of party factionalism. Additionally, President Park Chung Hee announces his run for third term and emphasizes economic and political stability.

In efforts to ease trade restrictions with socialist countries, the ROK has granted an entry visa to a Soviet national.

President Park Chung Hee reiterates that his main priority is the South Korean economy. He believes that a strong economy will allow for unification and stronger national security. Additionally, Park believes that the power balance in East Asia will depend on China's progress.