The US Departments of State and Defense debate whether or not to sell rocket propulsion technology to South Korea in light of Park Chung Hee's alleged interest in developing nuclear weapons.

American officials in Washington, D.C., conclude that South Korea is in the initial stages of developing a nuclear weapons program.

A memorandum produced for Henry Kissinger laying out U.S. policy towards the South Korean nuclear program.

A telegram from the United States Secretary of State expressing concern over SOuth Korea's nuclear intentions.

American officials in Washington, D.C., conclude that South Korea is in the initial stages of developing a nuclear weapons program.

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul announces that "a more explicit course" is needed to effectively counter South Korea's nuclear ambitions.

Romanian diplomats report that Washington considers the situation in Korea to be very dangerous, that a withdrawal of U.S. ground forces from Korea could prompt South Korea to develop nuclear weapons, and that the Algerian-sponsored resolution in support of North Korea at the United Nations General Assembly is unacceptable.