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depended for her security on the United
including the nuclear umbrella.
States
The United States bases in Okinawa
contributed to Japan's security and
also, as a deterrent in the Far East.
to the security of other countries in the
of "the free world:
Ru
a The deterrent function must be
area
maintained after the return of
administrative control to Japan.
On
the other hand, account must be taken of
the special feelings of the Japanese
people against nuclear weapons.
Foreign
forces would not be fully effective if
their presence was not supported by
the people. In his talks with the
United States Mr. Sato would seek to
strike a balance between these two
elements.
Koma.
37. The Republic of Korea had achieved
political stability and made great
progress in economic development under
the second 5-year plan.
Since early
1968 her Armed Forces had been
modernised. The attitude of North
Korea towards South Korea was stiffening
and the situation was deteriorating.
North Korean activities had been
extending since 1967 e.g. the attack on
the residence of President Park in
guerrilla
January 1968 and the infiltration of
groups last November. The object of
these activities was both reconnaissance
/and
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