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March 28, 1955
Report on a Trip to Vietnam
Choi Duk Shin and Young P. Lee summarize their travels through Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Vietnam, including their discussions on politics, military situations, cultural sharing, and strategies for Free Asia to join together against Communism.
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November 15, 1955
Letter from Choi Duk-shin to the President of the Republic of Vietnam
Choi Duk Shin reports briefly on the current situation of Vietnam and the expectations for the first South Vietnam presidential elections.
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November 26, 1955
Letter from Choi Duk-shin to Dr. Syngman Rhee
Choi Duk Shin discusses his recent correspondence with both South Vietnam President Ngo Dinh Diem and the Foreign Minister about their anti-communist stance and the possibility of establishing a Korean Legation in Saigon, Vietnam.
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May 17, 1956
CDS Report No. 1 from Choi Duk Shin to the President (Syngman Rhee)
Choi Duk Shin reports on the installation of a Korean Legation in Saigon as well as general information about the legation set up and the surrounding area in South Vietnam.
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July 06, 1956
CDS Report No. 8 from Choi Duk Shin to the President (Syngman Rhee)
Choi Duk Shin reports on his involvement in recent ceremonies as well as his discussion with Vietnamese Secretary of State for Agrarian Reform Ngyuyen Van Thoi about possible Vietnam-Korea trade.
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July 13, 1956
CDS Report No. 9 from Choi Duk Shin to the President (Syngman Rhee)
Choi Duk Shin reports on Vice President Nixon's visit and his statements in Karachi concerning communism in East Asia, discusses the "Cao Dai" religion in relation to communism, and briefly mentions his visit with French Ambassador Hoppenot.
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October 19, 1956
CDS Report No. 20 from Choi Duk Shin to the President (Syngman Rhee)
Choi Duk Shin reports on his audience with President Diem, voices concern about the possibility of Japan being admitted into the United Nations, and briefly discusses recent Vietnamese internal dealings with the Chinese minority, and the possibility of Japanese reparations.
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October 22, 1956
Letter from Syngman Rhee to Ngo Dinh Diem
President Rhee praises President Diem highly for South Vietnam's recent anti-communist activities.
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October 26, 1956
Letter No. 24 from the President (Syngman Rhee) to Minister Duk Shin Choi
President Rhee briefly responds to Minister Choi's report, requesting that Choi not to push a meeting between South Korean and South Vietnamese leaders at this time.
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May 14, 1957
Letter from Syngman Rhee to Ngo Dinh Diem
A cordial invitation letter from Syngman Rhee to Ngo Dinh Diem to visit South Korea.
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May 22, 1957
Letter No. 65 from the President (Syngman Rhee) to Minister Duk Shin Choi
President Rhee writes on Ngo Dinh Diem's visit to South Korea, Minister Choi's activities, and Choi's recent trip to Cambodia.
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June 22, 1957
Letter from Choi Duk Shin to Park Chan Il
Choi Duk Shin explains the system of naming in Vietnam, and the appropriate way of addressing important Vietnamese officials such as Ngô Đình Diệm.
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June 27, 1957
Letter No. 70 from the President (Syngman Rhee) to Minister Duk Shin Choi
Syngman Rhee gives instructions on the visit of Ngo Dinh Diem to South Korea and comments on U Nu's attitude toward the Japanese.
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August 26, 1957
SP Report No. 54 from Choi Duk Shin to the President (Syngman Rhee)
Choi Duk Shin reports on the plans for President Diem's proposed visit to South Korea.
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August 29, 1957
SP Report No. 54-A from Choi Duk Shin to the President (Syngman Rhee)
In addition to his previous report, Choi Duk Shin continues to discuss preparations for President Diem's visit to South Korea.
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August 31, 1957
SP Report No. 54-B from Choi Duk Shin to the President (Syngman Rhee)
Choi Duk Shin outlines his conversation with the Vietnamese Foreign Minister concerning President Diem's visit to South Korea.
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September 01, 1957
Letter from Choi Duk Shin to Mr. Vu Van Mau
Choi Duk Shin forwards President Rhee's acceptance of the proposed date of President Diem's visit to South Korea.
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September, 1957
Communique on the Visit of President Ngo Dinh Diem to the Republic of Korea
A brief response formally stating President Diem's visit to South Korea from 18 to 22 September 1957.
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September 02, 1957
SP Report No. 54-C from Choi Duk Shin to the President (Syngman Rhee)
Choi Duk Shin reports on preparations for President Diem's visit to South Korea.
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September 13, 1957
Letter from the President (Syngman Rhee) to Minister Duk Shin Choi
President Rhee discusses plans for President Diem's visit to South Korea.