The Problem of the Independence of Korea

A/RES/293(IV)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1949.

What other versions does this mandate have?

6 versions · 1947–1951

This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/376(V)

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1951	A/RES/376(V)	The problem of the independence of Korea	945	29%Compare
1949	A/RES/293(IV)	The problem of the independence of Korea	843	—
1948	A/RES/195(III)	The problem of the independence of Korea	1,358	—
1948	A/RES/112(II)	The problem of the independence of Korea	1,899	—
1947	A/RES/112(II)[B]	The problem of the independence of Korea	—	—

What subjects does this mandate have?

6 subjects

Members Representative Government Republic of Korea Self-Determination of Peoples Terms of Reference Troop Withdrawal

What’s in this document?

10 operative paragraphs

Resolves that the United Nations Commission on Korea shall continue in being with the following membership: Australia, China, El Salvador, France, India, Philippines and Turkey and,

having in mind the objectives set forth in the General Assembly resolutions of 14 November 1947 and 12 December 1948 and also the status of the Government of the Republic of Korea as defined in the latter resolution, shall :

Observe and report any developments which might lead to or otherwise involve military conflict in Korea ;

1 See Official Records of the second session of the General Assembly, Resolutions, page 16,

2 See Official Records of the third session of the Genl'ral Assembly, Part T, Resolutions, page 2S,

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE A.D HOC POLITICAL COMMI'ITEE

( b) Seek to facilitate the removal of barriers to economic, social and other friendiy intercourse caused by the division of Korea ; and make available its good offices and be prepared to assist, whenever in its judgment a favourable opp<>rtunity arises, in bringing about the unification of Korea in accordance with the principles laid down by the General Assembly in the resolution of 14 November 1947;

Have authority, in order to accomplish the aims defined under sub-paragraphs (a) and ( b) of the present paragraph, in its discretion to appoint observers, and to utilize the services and good offices of one or more persons whether or not representatives on the Commission;

Be available for observation and consultation throughout Korea in the continuing development of representative government based on the freely-expressed will of the people, including elections of national scope;

( e) Verify the withdrawal of Soviet occupation forces in so far as it is in a position to do so;

Decides that the Commission:

Shall meet in Korea within thirty days from the date of the present resolution;

( b) Shall continue to maintain its seat in Korea;

( c) Is authorized to travel, consult and observe throughout Korea;

( d) Shall continue to determine its own procedures;

( e) May consult with the Interim Committee of the General Assembly ( if it be continued) with respect to the discharge of its duties in the light of developments and within the terms of the present resolution ;

Shall render a report to the next regular session of the General Assembly and to any prior special session which might be called to consider the subject matter of the present resolution, and shall render such interim reports as it may deem appropriate to the Secretary-General for transmission to Members;

Shall remain in existence pending a new decision by the General Assembly;

Calls upon Member States, the Government of the Republic of Korea, and all Koreans to afford every assistance and facility to the Commission in the fulfilment of its responsibilities, and to refrain from any acts derogatory to the purposes of the present resolution ;

Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Commission with adequate staff and facilities,

3 See Official Records of the fourth session of the General Assembly, Supplement No. 9, volumes I and II.

including technical advisers and observers as required; and authorizes the Secretary-General to pay the expenses and per diem of a representative and an alternate from each of the States members of the Commission and of such persons as may be appointed in accordance with paragraph 1 ( c) of the present resolution.

21 October 1949.

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