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KOREA

4.

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The reasons for extending the visit to Seoul were set out

in my submission of 10 August. They havé, in no way diminished.

since then. A one-day visit would suffice if necessary and would

Seoul is only about

be greatly appreciated by the Koreans.

two hours from Tokyo by air.

RECOMMENDATION

5.

Although it will mean rather a long absence, I recommend

that the Secretary of State should visit Tokyo and Seoul during

his tour at the time of the SEATO Conference; and that we should

suggest definite dates to the Japanese and the Koreans soon.

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copied to

Mr Logan

Mr Martin SWPD

P & CD

SEAD

HKD

RB Crowson

Far Eastern Department

13 October 1971

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