1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
1914- 1989
East Asia
1875- 1965
Southeast Asia
1896- 1987
1901- 1963
South Asia
1888- 1959
1889- 1964
October 18, 1957
Choi Duk Shin reports on his discussions with Vietnam's President Diem and Foreign Minister and the dangers of Japan's economic involvement in the region.
November 8, 1957
Choi Duk Shin announces the denial of South Korea's admittance into the Colombo Plan, offers his opinions on the threat of Red China's interference in Asia, and reports on major events in South Vietnam.
November 15, 1957
Choi Duk Shin reports on President Diem's return from India, Japanese Prime Minister Kishi's upcoming tour of Southeast Asia, and recent Vietnamese events.
November 27, 1957
President Rhee briefly responds to Choi's report, expressing disappointment in President Diem's recent engagement of India and Japan.
November 22, 1957
Choi Duk Shin reports on Japanese Prime Minister Kishi's visit, the sharing of Korean culture in Saigon, and major events in South Vietnam and the surrounding region.
December 5, 1957
President Rhee briefly responds to Choi's, expressing concern for the Laos and Philippine governments and remarking on President Diem's dealings with Japan.
November 29, 1957
Choi Duk Shin reports on Japanese Premier Kishi's travels in Southeast Asia, the current situations in Thailand and Laos, and Malaya's fright against communism.
December 6, 1957
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.
December 19, 1957
In this draft, Choi Duk Shin warns that Japan's economic expansion is a serious threat which should be combated as actively as the threat of communism in Asia.
December 1957
In this draft, Choi Duk Shin discusses the 'two-fold' threat of communism and Japanese expansionism in Asia, urging President Rhee to establish a solid collective security structure against these threats as soon as possible.