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Korea at the United Nations

 Until 1991, the United Nations was a key battleground in the inter-Korean struggle for legitimacy and global recognition.

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November 14, 1947

112 (II), The Problem of the Independence of Korea

UN Resolution 112 (II), "The Problem of the Independence of Korea," calls for elections to be held and for foreign troops to withdraw in order to achieve the unification of the Korean Peninsula.

December 12, 1948

A/RES/293, The Problem of the Independence of Korea

After accepting the United Nations Temporary Commission on Korea's report on the validity of the South Korean election, the UN General Assembly passes Resolution 195 to recognize the Republic of Korea as a legitimate government on the Korean Peninsula.

May 2, 1963

The Development of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Reunification Policy

The report offers a summary and an evaluation of North Korea's reunification plans from 1945 through 1962.

November 18, 1975

United Nationals General Assembly Resolution 3390A/3390B, "Question of Korea"

July 23, 1974

President Tito's Reply [to the Letter and Message from Kim Il Sung]

Tito agrees with Kim on the importance of reunification and the need for US troops to withdraw from South Korea.
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