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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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