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CA-536
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[[underlined]] UNCLASSIFIED [[/underlined]] 

Dr. Lee M. Talbot, Representative on International Conservation, Smithsonian Institution

Dr. Yung Sun Kang, Seoul University, and other Korea scientists.

[[underlined]] ACTION REQUESTED [[/underlined]]

4. The Embassy is requested to discuss this proposed research program with the United Nations Command. Thorough consideration should be given to the question of whether conducting these activities in such close proximity to the Demilitarized Zone would result in any repercussions in the Military Armistice Commission.

5. If the UNC and the Embassy are convinced that this proposed research program can be carried out without adversely affecting the work of the Military Armistice Commission, and if the United States Forces/Korea are prepared to proved the requested logistic support, the Embassy is requested to obtain ROKG approval for this research program.

6. Because of the tight deadlines, a reply by cable is requested.

RUSK

Enclosure:

Research Proposal

[[underlined]] UNCLASSIFIED [[/underlined]]