Choi Duk Shin reports on the general situation in South Vietnam and news from the surrounding region, including the Sino-Malay race riots.

Gomulka describes the 1956 Polish protests and his confrontation with Soviet authorities.

Choi Duk Shin reports on his future plans for the South Korean legation in Saigon, issues involving Korean seamen, and recent Vietnamese Affairs.

Zhou Enlai and Mohammed Daoud Khan agree to strengthen cooperation between China and Afghanistan.

Young Kee Kim briefs Minister Cho on the meeting between Filipino bankers and the Chinese government to promote cultural and economic exchange between two countries.

Zhou Enlai comments on the weaknesses of the Soviet Communist Leadership in terms of problem-solving strategies and tactics, international relations, and general effectiveness of the Party leaders.

Choi Duk Shin reports on his visit to the Chinese Resettlement Center, plans to visit Caisan Refugee Resettlement Area, and recent Vietnam affairs.

According to Mao, it would be beneficial for China to wait until after the Third Five-Year Plan to establish a relationship with the United States. In regards to the Soviet Union, he discusses the arrogance of the Soviets as a result of their abundant natural resources, and the “inevitable” disputes between the Communist parties in each country.

Young Kee Kim briefs Minister Cho on the agreement between Philippines and Egypt and Israel as well as the treaty of friendship between Philippines and Switzerland.

The Chinese Embassy in Budapest describes some of the problems which occurred as the Embassy attempted to follow and react to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

Minister Kim briefs Minister Cho on the Fourth Asian Table Tennis Tournament and the conference of the Asian Table Tennis Association.

Young Kee Kim briefs President Rhee on President Magsaysay's urge to the Congress on the top priority of the government and Philippines' rejection of further reparations payments from Japan.

The Chinese Ambassador to Syria and the Syrian Foreign Minister discuss the timing of the Second Asian-African Conference and the Arab-Israeli conflict

Magbanua requests a photo of Rhee for the publication of Turning Points in the Lives of the great men of the world.

In Choi Duk Shin's absence, Pyung Sik Son reports on the discovery and capture of two Korean stowaways attempting to travel by Japanese vessel to North Korea.

Counselor at the Embassy of Pyongyang Comrade Petrov is recalled for incorrectly supporting the August Group.

In Choi Duk Shin's absense, Pyung Sik Son reports on the invitation of Korean sports teams to South Vietnam, discussion about South Korea's admittance into the U.N., and the "Columbia Maru" Korean stowaways incident.

Zhou Enlai and Pakistani Ambassador Ahmed discuss the Indian-Pakistani dispute over Kashmir, the likelihood of a military conflict in the region, and the possibility that such a conflict could be used by the United States to its advantage.

Young Kee Kim briefs President Rhee on President Magsaysay's press secretary's visit to Malaya and recommends inviting the Filipino newsmen to Korea.

Choi Duk Shin reports on his trip to Ryukyu and an attempted assassination of President Diem.