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March 4, 1954

Letter, President Syngman Rhee to General Van Fleet

This document was made possible with support from Syngman Rhee Institute, Yonsei University

President Rhee once again suggests that the US government should increase the ROK defense forces. It will not only be cheaper to fund Korean (over American) divisions, it also means that Americans do not need to fight in Korea. Rhee then negotiates that if the US government implements the necessary military buildup aid, he too will not take any “unilateral action” for or against the future Geneva Conference until after it has been in session. Finally, Rhee advocates his disapproval of US interest to build up Japan.

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B-012-021, Official Correspondences, President Rhee’s Correspondences, Syngman Rhee Institute, Yonsei University.

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2013-10-16

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Syngman Rhee Institute, Yonsei University and Leon Levy Foundation