Choi Duk Shin describes the celebrations held in Saigon for Korea's National Day, August 15th as well as a few other recent social activities.

President Rhee expresses concern for American support of Japan as well as the developing communist situation in Laos.

Young Kee Kim briefs on the three-point proposals submitted by Representative Jose J. Roy.

Young Kee Kim briefs Minister Cho on the conflict between Filipino manufacturers and Japanese traders and the reception held at the Filipino Navy Officers Club to celebrate the third inauguration of President Rhee.

Young Kee Kim briefs President Rhee on the local and international newspapers that circulate in Manila.

Choi Duk Shin reports on current Vietnam affairs, General John O'Daniel's visit, Vietnam's opinions toward Red China's presence in Burma, and his recent social activities.

A congratulatory message sent by President Rhee to Evening News on its 11th anniversary, highlighting friendship and common goal shared by Korea and Philippines.

M. Preston Goodfellow writes that he would like to add Korea to his itinerary during an overseas trip. He also lists the seven nations that have agreements with the United States for power reactors.

President Rhee comments on the inaugural speech sent to Manila and three-point proposals made by Representative Roy.

Pak Ui-wan discusses Kim Il Sung's draft report on his visit to the Soviet Union, the economic situation of the DPRK, party and government measures for the Five-Year Plan, the intra-party situation and the tasks of the Korean Worker's Party. During the conversation, Kim Du-bong notes his concerns over the personality cult, the shortcomings in the work of the Central Committee, and the serious economic situation in DPRK.

Kim Il Sung reflects upon the delegation he led to the USSR and other socialist states, and speaks about solidarity in the socialist bloc and peaceful reunification on the peninsula. He discusses the Three-Year Plan and the blueprint for the Five-Year Plan.

Choe Deok-sin reports that the South Vietnamese government has dispatched ships to the Spratly Islands, and comments on the status of the Overseas Chinese in Vietnam, exchanges between Vietnam and Japan and the Philippines, and Vietnam's economic policies.

Yun Gong-heum presents a lengthy criticism of Kim Il Sung's dictatorship. He accuses "sycophants" of straying from Marxist-Leninist principles and preserving Kim's personality cult.

Kim Il Sung reflects upon the delegation he led to the USSR and other socialist states, and speaks about solidarity in the socialist bloc and peaceful reunification on the peninsula. He discusses the Three-Year Plan and the blueprint for the Five-Year Plan.

At this meeting the National Security Council decided to reform the Brazilian nuclear sector by placing it under the direction of CNEN (National Nuclear Energy Commission). The CSN suggested young technicians and academics should be instructed abroad in order to stimulate the development of professionals in that field. One of the objectives of the nuclear policy was the production of nuclear fuel from domestically-sourced minerals. The Brazilian government criticized the monopoly on nuclear fuel by the big powers.

Young Kee Kim briefs President Rhee on the newly appointed Japanese ambassador to Philippines, Koiichiro Asakai, and Philippines' foreign trade with Japan and China.

Young Kee Kim briefs President Rhee on the PI-US military bases negotiations, 1957 presidential election in Philippines, and transportation of Filipino workers from Manila to the US.

Yoon Gong-heum and others at the August Plenum speak out against the cult of personality in the KWP and reject the party line. They are expelled from the party, and those who fled are held at the Chinese border.

Kim Il Sung, in conversation with Ivanov, expresses his concerns about assignment of personnel and the cult of personality in North Korea.