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Official Statement to South Korean Government - 1 June 1974

From: General-Secretary Kim Li-Chung, DPRK

Too long has Korean been divided by hostility. Too long have Koreans been at each others throats. The time for this is past.

The DPRK proposes a phased stand-down of armed forces around the DMZ. We are amenable to negotiation of terms. The one thing that we find unacceptable is the reunification of Korea. We wish to remain a socialist nation, and we are fairly sure that the South Korean Republic wishes to remain capitalist, so we presume there will be no objections to this condition.

We will accept that both sides may have concessions and/or conditions to make, but we hope that small details will not interfere with the greater aim, peace. The borders can be reopened to travellers, and possible renegotiation of the border is an acceptable prospect to us.

As a gesture of good faith, the DPRK has withdrawn a quarter of its troops manning the DMZ to stations 15km behind the border (in addition to the troops withdrawn from active service over the preceeding two months).

OOC:It's an alt thing. In CWE, South Korea is ruled by Ho Chi Minh, who is a staunch communist.

OOC:It's an alt thing. In CWE, South Korea is ruled by Ho Chi Minh, who is a staunch communist.

OOC: In that case...

SECRET IC:

General-Secretary Kim Li-Chung, DPRK-

I would not make peace with Ho Chi Minh. If you do not recognize his regime, I may make it worth your while.

Chaing Kai-Shek
Generalissimo
Unified Republic of China

OOC: Oh. Right, Um... Back to the drawing board then. So much for the Korean War being commies vs. capitalists. In this case, does the DMZ still exist?

IC:
To: Ho Chi-Minh, South Korea
Since we are a fellow socialist nation, we hope that we can have peace between our nations.
General-Secretary Kim Li-Chung

Secret IC:
To: Generalissimo Chaing Kai-Shek

While we have no reason to make war with the South Koreans, especially not during a period of military cutbacks and rejuvination, we are willing to listen to your arguments.
General-Secretary Kim Li-Chung

Secret IC:
To: Generalissimo Chaing Kai-Shek

While we have no reason to make war with the South Koreans, especially not during a period of military cutbacks and rejuvination, we are willing to listen to your arguments.
General-Secretary Kim Li-Chung

SECRET IC:

How does normalized trade and diplomatic recognition sound? If you want, we can also propose an non-aggression pact, and equip you with Western technology, free of charge, as well as coal and other energy fuels.

You would also have the protection of the URoC, a more generous and trustworthy ally than Moscow.

Chaing Kai-Shek
Generalissimo
Unified Republic of China

Secret IC:
To: Generalissimo Chaing Kai-Shek

We find your proposal very interesting. A non-aggression pact would be most welcome, and your other offers are both unexpected and intriguing. Please allow us some time to consider your proposal. We will respond swiftly.
General-Secretary Kim Li-Chung

Secret IC:
To: Generalissimo Chaing Kai-Shek

We find your proposal very interesting. A non-aggression pact would be most welcome, and your other offers are both unexpected and intriguing. Please allow us some time to consider your proposal. We will respond swiftly.
General-Secretary Kim Li-Chung

Thank you for considering. We look forward to doing business with you.

Chaing Kai-Shek
Generalissimo
Unified Republic of China

To: Generalissimo Chaing Kai-Shek, URoC.

It is the opinion of the Central Committee that accepting your proposals is in our nation's best interest. We do indeed believe that the URoC is a more stable ally than the Soviet Union, and we wish the DPRK to be stable also.

I believe an alliance of this nature requires a personal presence, so I will leave for Nanking as soon as we recieve conformation of this message, so that we can sign the non-aggression pact.

General Secretary Kim Li-Chung, DPRK

To: Generalissimo Chaing Kai-Shek, URoC.

It is the opinion of the Central Committee that accepting your proposals is in our nation's best interest. We do indeed believe that the URoC is a more stable ally than the Soviet Union, and we wish the DPRK to be stable also.

I believe an alliance of this nature requires a personal presence, so I will leave for Nanking as soon as we recieve conformation of this message, so that we can sign the non-aggression pact.

General Secretary Kim Li-Chung, DPRK

We have recieved your message, and eagerly await your arrival.

Chaing Kai-Shek
Generalissimo
Unified Republic of China

OOC: Should we take this to another thread?

OOC: Probably. And this is probably the best time to do it. Should I start the thread, with Kim's plane landing in Nanking?

Sure.

UX, the thread is here:
http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=390605