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The Problem of the Independence of Korea

A/RES/376(V)No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1951.

What other versions does this mandate have?

6 versions · 1947–1951
  • 1951A/RES/376(V)The problem of the independence of KoreaLatestCompare with previous version
  • 1949A/RES/293(IV)The problem of the independence of KoreaCompare with previous version
  • 1948A/RES/195(III)The problem of the independence of KoreaCompare with previous version
  • 1948A/RES/112(II)The problem of the independence of KoreaCompare with previous version
  • 1947A/RES/112(II)[B]The problem of the independence of KoreaCompare with previous version

iVersions are identified automatically by matching titles within the same organ (~97% accuracy on a manual audit).

What subjects does this mandate have?

13 topics
ConsultationsEconomic DevelopmentElectionsEstablishmentKorean QuestionReconstructionReporting ProceduresRepublic of KoreaSocial DevelopmentTechnical CooperationTechnical Field AdvisersTerms of ReferenceTroop Withdrawal

What does this mandate say?

9 operative paragraphs
1
Recommends that
a
All appropriate steps be taken to ensure conditions of stability throughout Korea;
( ~) All con~tituent acts be taken, including the hold mg of elect10ns, under the auspices of the United Nations, for the establishment of a unified, independent
1 See Official Records of the General Assembly, Fifth Session, Supplement No. 16.
2 See Official Records of the Security Council, Fifth Year, No. 16.
s Ibid., No. 15.

VII.RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE

and democratic government in the sovereign State of Korea;
( c) All sections and representative bodies of the population of Korea, South and North, be invited to co-operate with the organs of the United Nations in the restoration of peace, in the holding of elections and in the estaulishment of a unified government;
( d) United ~ ations forces should not remain in any part of Korea otherwise than so far as necessary for achieving the objectives specified in sub-paragraphs
a
and (b) above;
( c) All necessary measures be taken to accomplish the economic rehauilitation of Korea;
2
Rrsoh•rs that
a
A Commission consisting of Australia, Chile, Nether lands, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Tuckey, to be known as the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea, be established to ( i) assume the functions hitherto exercised by the present United l\'"ations Commission on Korea; (ii) rep~·esent the United Nations in bringing about the establishment of a unified, independent and democratic government of all Korea; (iii) exercise such responsibilities in connexion with relief and rehabilitation in Korea as may be determined by the General Assembly after receiving the recommendations of the Economic and Social Council. The United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea should proceed to Korea and begin to carry out its functions as soon as possible;
( b) Pending the arrival in Korea of the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea, the governments of the States represented on the Commission should form an Interim Committee composed of representatives meetino- at the seat of the United Nations to consult with and advise the United l\'" ations Unified Command in the light of the above recommendations ; the Interim Committee should begin to function immediately upon the approval of the present resolution by the General Assembly;
( c) The Commission shall render a report to the next rPg11lar session of the General Assembly and to any pri<,r special session which might be called to consider the subject-matter of the present resolution, and sh'.1ll render such interim reports as it may deem appropriate to the Secretary-General for transmission to Members:
The c; cnrral Assembly furthermore,
Mindful of the fact that at the encl of the present host:lities the task of rehabilitating the Korean economy will be of great magnitude,
9
3. Requests the Economic and Social Council, in consultation with the specialized agencies, to develop plans for relief and rehabilitation on the termination of hostilities and to report to the General Assembly within three weeks3" of the adoption of the present resolution by the General Assembly;
4
Also rl'Commcnds the Economic and Social Council to expedite the study of long-term measures to promote the economic development and social progress of Korea, and meanwhile to draw the attention of the authorities which decide requests for technical assistance to the urgent and special necessity of affording such assistance to Korea;
5
Expresses its appreciation of the services rendered by the members of the United Nations Commission on Korea in the performance of their important and difficult task;
6
Requests the Secretary-General to provide the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea with adequate staff and facilities, including technical advisers as required; and authorizes the Secretary-General to pay the expenses and per diem of a representative and alternate from each of the States members of the Commission.
294th plenarv meetinq.
7 October 1950.

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