Request to help reports regarding detainees in Japan be published in the US; to press Philippine ambassador to build atomic research center in Manila

Young Kee Kim briefs President Rhee on President Magsaysay's press secretary's visit to Malaya and recommends inviting the Filipino newsmen to Korea.

President Rhee comments on the press publication in Philippines about Korea.

Syngman Rhee explains his concerns with the Korean-American Export & Import corporation and Staggers statements to the American press.

Choi Duk Shin reports on Japanese PM Kishi's trip to Southeast Asia, the promotion of Korea-Vietnam cultural relations, the upcoming SEATO war maneuvers in Thailand, and other recent Vietnam and regional affairs.

President Rhee expresses concern for American support of Japan as well as the developing communist situation in Laos.

President Rhee briefly praises South Vietnam's reparations negotiations with Japan.

President Rhee requests clarification on the dates of President Diem's visit to South Korea and briefly discusses President Diem's reliance on U.S. advice for foreign relations.

Syngman Rhee gives instructions on the visit of Ngo Dinh Diem to South Korea and comments on U Nu's attitude toward the Japanese.

When the United States agreed to a truce talk to end the Korea War, President Syngman Rhee disapproved. He opposed the truce and tried to attack these peace proceedings through a serious of events- such as releasing thousands of prisoners of war and creating turmoil for the US government. In order to persuade Rhee to accept the armistice defense, the US dispatches Assistant Secretary of State Walter Robertson to meet with the South Korean president in a series of bargaining discussions. Eventually, under certain conditions and a mutual defense pact with the US, Rhee agrees to the armistice.