This issue begins with a joint declaration from China and the German Democratic Republic about their Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation. It also discusses an encounter in which South Korean naval ships shot at and attempted to seize Chinese fishing boats. Other sections cover an agreement to import rice from Myanmar in exchange for Chinese goods, agriculture, and tax exemptions for medical organizations.

Young Kee Kim briefs President Rhee on the Filipino delegates to the SEATO conference, Vice President Garcia and Dr. Hernandez.

Minister Park briefs Minister Cho on the official reception at the Legation Residence, the upcoming SEATO meeting, and Japan's proposal for an economic conference in Southeast Asia.

Minister Kim briefs Mrs. Rhee on the SEATO conference, visit of Premier Kishi to Manila, and the Philippine-Japanese travel and visa dispute.

Young Kee Kim briefs President Rhee on the military bases in Philippines and Philippine's concern about China's attempt to conquer Formosa.

Do Soon Chung briefs President Rhee on the visit of Crown Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia to Manila and participation of the Philippine battalion in the multi-nation maneuvers held by the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization.

Young Kee Kim briefs President Rhee on the budget plan submitted by President Magsaysay to Congress and Manila APACL Conference.

President Rhee asks Minister Kim to discuss Korea's admission to SEATO with other representatives from France, Philippines, and Thailand.

Young Kee Kim briefs Syngman Rhee about the anti-American sentiment arising in the Filipino Congress and Korea's admission to SEATO.

Young Kee Kim briefs Syngman Rhee on the reparations agreement by Japan discussed in Philippines congress, KO-PI joint navy operations, and SEATO conference.