Call from Swedish Ministers in Japan on the agreement for the establishment of Korean National Medical Center

Report on Lagerfelt's plan of visit to ROK

Minister Kim briefs Minister Cho on the textile trade between Japan and Philippines and the Artists' goodwill mission to Manila.

Ivanov tells Nam Il that the Polish government is in favor of Sweden’s and Switzerland’s proposal to reorganize the Neutral Nations Korean Armistice Supervisory Commission. Nam Il says he is still unsure about the motives of the Swedish and Swiss governments.

Ozbudun sends Narasimhan a report on growing ties with Pyongyang, UNCURK session, document concerning last week's confidential letter, and North-South dialogue.

The Swedish and Finnish governments pressure the DPRK to pay back its debts, while the PRC grants North Korea a loan to partially offset these costs.

The Chinese Embassy in Sweden summarizes the reaction in the local press to the coup in South Korea.