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Tuesday 15 February

0925-

1000

Press Conference (at Government Information Services

Office 5 mins from Government House)

1010

Leave for Airport

1130

ETD Hong Kong

1600

ETA Seoul (9 hrs ahead of G.M.T)

Private Office at Residence with telephone links to Chancery

Accommodation

Residence:

Secretary of State and Lady Douglas-Home Detective

Mr. Graham and Sir S. Tomlinson with Mr. George

Chosun Hotel: Mr. Grattan

Presents:

Mr. Leahy Detective Miss Holder Miss Hurrell

Miss Noble

None, but likely to be necessary. China

or silver for President and Foreign Minister. Art book for Prime Minister.

Weather: Very cold, fur coats and hats. Warm indoors

Received by Foreign Minister and Korean Guard

Brief statement on arrival

1620

Drive to Embassy

1800

1900

1930- 2239

approx

British contingent to UN Honour Guard will salute

Short informal reception at Residence to meet EEC, US and Commonwealth Heads of Mission, senior members of their staffs and British Embassy staff (about 40)

Leave for Yeong Bin Gwan (Government Guest House)

Foreign Minister's dinner (Lounge suit- short or long dress)

followed by a short entertainment

Short speech