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1959

A Few Questions about the Details of the Worker's Party of Korea

A detailed description of the economic progress of North Korea from before the war to after the war, the successes of the first five year plan including the growth statistics in areas such as electric power, coal, steel, cement, and fertilizer. The inner politics of the party is discussed, mentioning the growth of the party since the war, the demographic of the party (workers, peasants, white collar workers, and an ‘other’ section). Statistics of growth throughout the years with a section on non-card carrying members and what prevents them from being members. There is a section discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the union of the country and a promise of a better life given to the citizens living in the American-occupied south. The question section at the end that invokes elaboration on many of these topics.

January 23, 1959

Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Report on the Delegates to the 21st Party Congress

There is a mention of the several different secretaries of different communist countries—Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Korea. The need to improve economic situations and living standards in all countries is addressed, including the rebuilding of areas destroyed in the Korean war.

April 21, 1964

Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Report on Arming the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Recounting experiences with the North Korean navy and promises to add more officers to the Korean armed forces, discussion of arming North Korean for relations with the US-occupied south.

December 20, 1965

Memorandum of Conversation between the Korean Ambassador Kim Byeong-jik and Sudarikov

The document is a record of discussions between the Korean ambassador to Russia and Kim Il Sung pertaining to the relations between North Korea and Russia. They suggest they will continue to improve and that so will business relations.

1959

Schedule with the Delegates to the 21st Party Congress

A schedule for discussion points pertaining to international affairs. North Korea requests for more weapons faster, economic assistance, and the negotiation of the release of Korean prisoners in Japan.

July 4, 1950

Ciphered Telegram No. 405840 from Shtykov to Feng Xi [Stalin]

Shtykov reports on a meeting with Kim Il Sung and Pak Heon-yeong concerning requests for arms, advisers and advice on how to move troops more efficiently. Shtykov proposes resolutions and advice.

July 6, 1950

Ciphered Telegram No. 35678 from Feng Xi [Stalin] to Shtykov

Stalin approves of sending North Korea arms through China.

November 13, 1950

Telegram from Shtykov to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Moscow

Soviet advice to North Korea concerning the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly on the Korea issue.

November 14, 1951

Ciphered Telegram No. 25902 from Beijing, Mao Zedong to Cde. Filippov [Stalin]

Mao writes to Stalin of the ongoing armistice negotiations concerning Korea, specifically the proposed demarcation line (38th parallel). Mao also writes about monitoring, the exchange of prisoners of war, and economic considerations within China.

December 25, 1951

Memorandum from Gromyko to Razuvaev

Gromyko suggests to Stalin, via Razuvaev, to turn down Vyshinsky’s proposal for publishing a communiqué about the American position in the armistice talks.

Pagination