The notes indicates Australia's focus on peace in Indochina and improving relations with China.

Minister Kim reports to Mrs. Rhee on the schedule of the week, including visit of the ICA Korean Educational Mission, dinner with the Swiss Minister, and meeting with Philippines' Undersecretary of Commerce and Industry.

Young Kee Kim briefs Minister Cho on the unofficial visit of Korean vessels to Philippines and trade agreements between Philippines and Portugal, US, Australia, and Korea.

President Rhee informs Minister Kim about recent visit of the Australian Prime Minister.

Young Kee Kim briefs President Rhee on the reshuffling of the Philippines' foreign service personnel in Tokyo, India, Seoul, and Burma.

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.

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.

Choi Duk Shin reports on the Colombo Plan Conference, President Diem's visit to Australia, and recent Vietnamese affairs.

Ambassadors Gleysteen and Miller discuss relations between North Korea and South Korea and the regional situation in Northeast Asia in 1978.

S.P. Kozyrev and J. Rowland debate the reasons behind the tense situation on the Korean Peninsula. Though Rowland is emphatic that the Soviet Union ought to pressure the DPRK to cease provocations, Kozyrev insists that the "DPRK is an independent country."