Choi Duk Shin reports on his meeting with the South Vietnam Foreign Minister, President Diem's visit to Thailand, and recent Vietnamese and regional relations.

Puzanov and Pak Ui-wan discuss the construction of the Soviet Embassy in North Korea, the KWP CC leadership's suspicions against factionalists, and Pak Ui-wan's efforts to clear himself of suspicion. Later, Puzanov meets with Nam Il and discusses railroad construction, the second session of the World Meteorological Organization, settling citizenship issues, and the sale of goods for agricultural products from collective farms in the Soviet Union.

Kim Il Sung tells Puzanov that he endorses organized public screenings of Socialist Revolution films. Nam Il and Kim Il Sung suggest a bilateral convention regarding dual citizenship, and Nam Il reports that the KWP CC is occupied with the investigation of anti-Party activity in the KWP leadership. Puzanov recommends that they inform the PRC Ambassador Qiao Xiaoguang about developments in this regard as soon as possible.

Choi Duk Shin writes about the proposed Vietnamese economic mission to South Korea and the nomination of a Minister Plenipotentiary to Seoul.

Choi Duk Shin reports on the plans for President Diem's proposed visit to South Korea.

Nam Il informs Puzanov that the DPRK requests Soviet specialists to help with monetary reform and the abolition of the ration coupon system.

The PRC Ambassador Qiao Xiaoguang invited a Soviet delegation to the Chinese People's Volunteers headquarters where they honor deceased Chinese People's Volunteers and Mao Zedong's son. On the second day, they visit the DPRK's largest gold mine. Puzanov gives a detailed account of the mine's production capability and the training and services provided for mine workers.

In addition to his previous report, Choi Duk Shin continues to discuss preparations for President Diem's visit to South Korea.

Choi Duk Shin expresses gratitude to the South Vietnamese government for their support for South Korea's admittance into the Colombo Plan.

Choi Duk Shin reports on South Korea-South Vietnam trade activities and recent Vietnamese affairs.

Brzezinski Henryk and Comrade Makarov discuss North Korea's Five-Year Plan and the suggestions and assistance being offered by the Soviet Union and China.

President Rhee requests clarification on the dates of President Diem's visit to South Korea and briefly discusses President Diem's reliance on U.S. advice for foreign relations.

Choi Duk Shin outlines his conversation with the Vietnamese Foreign Minister concerning President Diem's visit to South Korea.

Nam Il reports to Puzanov that the KWP Presidium approved all USSR suggestions on the DPRK's draft five-year plan. They go on to discuss the commissions that exist in the Soviet Union and plans for organizing DPRK commissions. At a luncheon later that day, Kim Il Sung reiterates his gratitude for USSR consultation on DPRK economic development with Puzanov reminding the DPRK of its trade obligations.

International Organizations Division drafts policy guidelines for RFE broadcasts

Choi Duk Shin forwards President Rhee's acceptance of the proposed date of President Diem's visit to South Korea.

A brief response formally stating President Diem's visit to South Korea from 18 to 22 September 1957.

In this draft, Choi Duk Shin thanks the government of Ceylon for their support of South Korea's admission into the Colombo Plan.