President Rhee briefly discusses U.S.-South Korean relations and mentions concern about the current crisis in Hungary.

Choi Duk Shin reports on the delivery of President Rhee's letter to President Diem, Vietnam-Taiwan relations on the topic of Chinese minorities living in Vietnam, and recent South Vietnam affairs including an exhibit displaying proofs of Communist Viet Minh activities.

Choi Duk Shin reports on the overall work of the legation, anti-communist strategies, Chinese ethnic minority normalization in South Vietnam, and Cambodian-Japanese relations.

Choi Duk Shin reports on recent South Vietnamese affairs, including the election of Vice-President Nguyen-Ngoc Tho, and the current political environment of South East Asian countries.

Choi Duk Shin reports on the general situation in South Vietnam and news from the surrounding region, including the Sino-Malay race riots.

Choi Duk Shin reports on anti-communist strategies, South Vietnam's protest over KNA's flight over Vietnamese soil, and Vietnamese affairs.

Choi Duk Shin reports on his trip to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in April 1957, paying special attention to Ceylon's relationship with China.

Choi Duk Shin reports on a conversation with Ngô Đình Diệm on a proposed visit by Diệm to South Korea. They also discuss the political situation in Burma, including U Nu's attitudes toward Japan, China, and communism.