THE KOREAN SITUATION

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MEli3ORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
The situation in the main battle area (Seoul-Suwon) is
obscure, but official reports state that the town of Suwon and
the nearby airfield were still in Southern Korean hands at 0700
2 July (EDT). Contrary to earlier expectations, Southern Korean
forces apparently maintained their position along the Han River
yesterday, although they were not able to prevent all Northern
crossings. Infantry, tanks, and trucks of the Northern forces
now appear to have crossed the river, and a build-up for attacks
in force toward Suwon and Inchon is believed to be in process.
Detailed information regarding the present strength and dis-
position of Southern Korean ground forces is lacking. Elements
of four divisions are believed to be in the Suwon area. The
total of combat effectives in Southern Korean forces is estimated
to be not more than 30,000. Northern Korean effectives, in
contrast, are believed to total 100,000. The US 24th Division
has been ordered to Korea. One provisional battalion, including
mortar, bazooka, and recoilless-rifle teams, has advanced north
of Pusan to undertake delaying action, but no contact with the
enemy has yet been reported.
Northern Korean pilots took the initiative in attacks
against US aircraft during 1 July, displaying determination
and employing good air tactics. Anti-aircraft fire observed
near the limp() airfield appeared to be radar-directed. Good
weather predicted for today should permit increased USAF
activity.
In the course of naval activities on 1 July, six Northern
Korean motor torpedo boats, operating in the vicinity of the
38th Parallel on the east coast, were intercepted by US and UK
naval units, and five were destroyed.
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II. Survival Potential.
USAF attacks, appear to have slowed the momentum of the
Northern advance and Southern Korean Army morale is reported to
have improved as a result. Civilian refugees are streaming
south from the area of fighting, however, and President Rhee
has left the provisional capital at Taejon for an undisclosed
destination in the south. Meanwhile, US Ambassador Mucci? reports
that, as a result of the arrival of US ground forces, there is no
question of Southern Korean determination to carry on.
The Northern Korean regime has thus far made little or no
use of such "political" weapons as sabotage and guerrilla activity
behind Southern Korean lines. The possibility exists, however,
that such steps will be taken. An additional danger has been
seen in the possibility that the Communist regime may force
Southern middle-of-the-roaders or officials who are in Northern
Korean custody to make statements calling for Kirean "unity" and
an end to US and UN "interference." Reports that some Southern
political figures, who remained voluntarily in Seoul, are
"cooperating" with the Northern invaders, lend added weight to
this possibility.
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Althoeigh press reports state tMt 1- rthern oo1utns have by-
sad Suwon, there are no official reports of e Northern
tions during the peat twenty-four hours. Official reports
to indicate that the prinelpel Northern ct?vity is a
baildeup of forces south of the Han River, to the north and east
of Suwon. Sone progress appears to have been made le reeassembling
and consolidating southern remnants south of the Han River and
Southern unite continue in contact with the enemy in the Seoul-
Suwon area.
Northern
th( 1st, 2nd,
There has been no
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Northern navel forces lost six motor trawlers in cons by
the US 7th Fleet along the east coast. Threare reports yet
available on the results of DS and UK carrier etrlkea against
targets north of the 38th Parallel. Elements of the 7th Fleet
report a possible submarine contact off Chununjin on the East
coast.
Northern aircraft, reportedly inclUn four jete, strafed
Suwon airstrip and dropped surrender leaflets. Latest official
reports indicate little Northern air activity in the past twenty-
four hours, possible, as a result of unexpected poor weather, which
will probably continue today. A Northern airforce PM has stated
that Northern air forces do not have facilities for eight opera-
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II. urvival Poteetial.
There appears to be relatively little change in the survival
potential situation of the Republic of Korea since yeaterday.
Ambasaader Mucci? reporte that the Yongwol Power Plant, which hap
been producing half of Southern Korea'n electric power recently,
;shut down at noon on 2 July. Apparently the Republican Police
reeponeible for plant security withdrew, whereupon the operating
employees also left. Afforts are being made to return the plant
to operation. Unofficial reports indicate that lauthern Korean
polies are executing Communist suepecte in Suwon all Taejon, in
at effort both to eliminate a potential 5th column and to take re-
venge fnr reported northern executions in Seoul. There continues
to be no fonfirmation of guerrilla activity in the south despite
extensive northern claims.
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Seoul uwen area to the euwoneesan area, Although
hes from
Tokyo state that Suwon has fallen to northern
official reports indicated that the torn was still
a at 0300 4 Ju1 cahington time. Two northern
Ag tanks and artillery, are moviree &oath and east
loping movements that threaten not only Suwon but
from Suren south to Taejon.
te objective of one Northern E
to be the town of Osan eight miles southeast
contact with US ground forces moving toward this is
Appmealmately two Southern Korean regimente renain rz the Inchon-
euwoneelean area. A second Northern column is roachingWenju 70
Ales to the east of Suwon, and troops of wedetermaned nuMber are in
fliold.ng position along the advance of this coluem. Undetermined
austere of Northern troops have been reported on the east coast about
40 miles north of Pohang.
Zesterdayse air operations were restricted by poor weather 'hich
is expected to continue today, Two Northern planeswere reported to
have attacked an Australian naval unit off the east coast of Korea,
FES eatilmtes that the Northern air force has (moue .trained pilots
to Ian aircraft presently available.
A Northern naval officer captured by US forces aLtes that there
are no submarines in the *People's Nave and claia.s that he I
served no Soviet eUbmarines in Northern Korean waters recently, The
Northern Korean *Peopiets Nave is believed to consist primarily of
a taall ausiber of zotor torpedo boats swgplied by the USSR, together
with several ez-US, exeJapaneee and Korean-built minesweepers.
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II. Politica1
T;eports indicate th7A Fouth-bound refugees are L,z.ci.:k; a
serio4s problem and the nuiber of Southern 'Leman zi1it4.1z? 6traag1ers
is niounting. Republican offioPtis are atteLvting to adot refugee
aselrity measures in order to screen out potentia1 saLote?.6 kAnd
guerrillas. Civilian lorale in Taejon continuos to t;Loo.
rU Locuase of the awthward passage of 7;;:', ground tro,,),) throu6h
that area.
The first member of the nouth Korea government rerted to be
coo,)emtinc with the Northern invaders iv ',on Sei EUA, a tional
AvsemLlyuAn I'm, the Soma centml district. oii iv :oled to
preside over tho trials of E4t1-Go=4unist s4pacts auLo;,ubllean
officials beginninc on 1 July in 3sou1.
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. jilitary Situation.
Northern Korean forces, displaying resourcefulness and tacti-
cal skill in initial contact with advance elements of the US 24th
Division in the Osan area, continue to push slowly but steadily
southward. There is no indication that Northern forces are yet
experiencing logistical problems sufficient to slow their present
rate of advance of approximately ten miles a day.
In action against US elements, Northern ground forces lost
4 tanks, but the coordinated Northern attack, which used 30 tanks
supported by infantry, forced a US withdrawal* Three Northern
divisions simultaneously by-passed Osan, moving in the direction
of Pyongtaek. The Southern 17th Regiment has withdrawn from Osan
to Pyongtaek, while remnants of the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Southern
Divisions are being absorbed into the 1st and 7th Divisions*
In air operations, four Northern planes, reportedly bearing
Republican markings, struck at Osan and knocked out telephone
facilities. Poor weather forced US aircraft to rely on radar
bombing of Northern Korean targets and prevented assessment of
damage* There was no significant naval activity.
II. Political Stabqlty.
A continuing will to resist among Republican officials is
indicated by a resolution passed by the National Assembly Emer-
gency Council on 4 July. The resolution heartily supported
governmental actions mobilizing all the Republics resources
"to fight shoulder to shoulder with armed forces of those friend-
ly nations" which have responded to the UN Security Councilts
decision to aid the Republic. The resolution was signed by
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Shin Ik Ril Chairman of the National Assembly, and was the first
indication that Shin, a widely respected individual, had suc-
ceeded in accompanying the Government in its move south.
Executions of prominent anti-Conimunists in Seoul continue to
be reported. Meanwhile, Kim Kiu Sik, a leader of Korean "middle-
of-the-road" parties who is widely known for his leadership of
overseas resistance during the period of Japanese occupation, is
apparently collaborating with the Northern Invaders.
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJTCT: The Korean Situation
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I. Mility Situation.
The invading Northern forces are continuing their general
advance along the whole width of the Korean peninsula. Enemy troops
are pushing forward on every road and trail, their morale is ex-
tremely high, and they appear both skillful and resourceful in en-
veloping and eliminating road blocks. US actions to date have
failed to blunt the edge of Northern morale and momentum. The
skill demonstrated by Northern forces appears attributable to the
presence of Korean combat veterans who served with the Chinese Com
munists in Manchuria, to the presence of Soviet advisors, and to
the presence in the "People's Arne of significant numbers of
Koreans who had served as officers and enlisted men on the Soviet
western front during World War II. The weight of the Northern
invaders' push makes it apparent that their present objective is
the speedy defeat of all defending forces in the south.
Three Northern divisions have pushed forward approximately
15 miles from the Osan area, crossing a defended river, and have
reached the outskirts of Chonan. The enemy advance in this area
has forced US troops to withdraw to the Chonan area in order to
avoid premature commitment in an unfavorable situation. The re-
grouping of the Southern Korean I Army Corps has been partially
completed and this newly-organized Southern unit has moved to the
area of Chinchon, 15 miles southeast of Ansong, where the Southern
"Capital" Division is also located. On the east coast, 500 Northern
troops are reported to have advanced 30 miles south of their former
position at Ulchin.
A Northern Korean tank and truck column, stalled by a blown
bridge, was hit by US aircraft. Northern forces lost 21 tanks in
this and other actions. Results of US air strikes against the only
Northern Korean ail refinery, at aonsan, have not been determined.
The Northern air force was not reported inaction.
No results of yesterday's shelling of Chumunjin by a British
naval unit were observed.
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The US ambassador Muccio reports that previous estimates of the
number of Republican National Assemblymen who were successful in
escaping from Seoul should be revised upward; the whereabouts of 150
out of a total of 210 Assemblymen are now known. Among the "missing,"
601 virtually all are the so-called "middle-of-the-road" members of
the Republican Assembly. Because these Assemblymen are believed to
have remained in Lieoul voluntarily, they appear to offer the in-
vading Northern regime its best opportunity for providing a "re-
spectable" facade for any provisional government in the "liberated"
areas.
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SULTECT: The Korean Situation
2;Illy 1950
I. Military Sitnatinn.
The location of the front lines changed little &wing the
past twenty-four hours as the northern Korean forces again paused
mese troopn and armor in forward areas. The principal enemy
e.nleentration continued to be aloe the Pyongtaeh-Aneong front,
but a build-up of armor and troops in the Wonju area has been
observed, possibly in preparation for a vide envelopment aimed at
the main line of US and ROK comnunications in the Taejon area.
Continued preosure by the Northern Korean 1st and rd Divisions
and the threat of envelopment forced ?laments of the US 24th Division
,o retire to Choi after an initial penetration of approximately
ten milee north of Chonan. The ROK I Corps was not in contact with
the enemy, but the 8th ROK Divieion is reported to havo re-occupied
Chechon and elemente of the ROK 6th Division were in contact with
the enemy in the Chungju area.
Thirteen northern Korean tank were destroyed an ten were
damaged by US air and ground force?. A bride en tho nein east
coast rail line north of Wonsan and a highway bridge in enemy
occupied territory just south of the 38th Paeallel en the eant
coaet were destroyed by US air action. Eno.mI-occuped inetallatiens
and roads on the east coast in the Yangyang-Samehok area suffered
redetermined damage from bombardment by a eembieed US and British
naval task group.
II. Political
Ambassador Mnecio advises that he is suggesting to President
Rhee that he remain in Pusan for the time being in view of the con-
tinuing fluidity of the situation north of Taejon. Unofficial re-
ports indicate that persons in Seoul formerly employed by Americans,
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fannies of Republican soldiers and large numbers of police have
boon killed by the Connunists in the captured capitol and their
lodies displayed as a yarning. There continues to be surprisingly
little guerrilla activity in South Korean areas and only a few
individual guerrillas had been apprehended as of 7 July. The
Communist psychological campaign to demonetrate that the "liberation"
is meeting with wide popular response vas marked by radio Poipines
broadcast of a joint statement allegedly ismed by a former Minister
of Interior and a Vice Minister of Security under the US occupation
calling for tho unity and independence of the Korean people.
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I
9 July 1950
Northern Korean forces in the Pyongtaek-Ansong area are con-
tinuing to exert heavy pressure in their advance beyond Chonan.
Except for a Northern advance into Chungjul the front line further
to the east has remnined relatively stable.
The Northern advance in the Chonan area has trapped one battalion
of the US 24th Division and has forced the retreat of another US
battalion south to Kongju. The best remaining Southern force, the
Capital Division, is heavily engaged in the Chinchon area, and late
US press reports from the front claim that other Southern troops,
in battle near Chungju, have inflicted heavy casualties on Northern
forces. Meanwhile, a Southern regiment has moved north from Pusan
and is in contact with the enemy at Yongdok on the east coast.
No air action by Northern forces was reported during the past 24
hours. Strikes by USAF planes knocked out 2 bridge spans at Samchok
and hits were reported on a bridge at Yongdok. Naval bombardment by
US ad UK units has cut the east coast road south of Samchok.
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A Communist broadcast from Seoul has announced the membership
of the "Seoul People's Committee," an organization which is undoubtedly
destined to be the Northern regime's device for giving a legitimate
facade to Northern decrees and demands for all-Korean "unity." With
the exception of the Chairman, this committee is made up of Southern
Koreans of varying degrees of prominence (most important is Kim Kiu Sik,
formerly Chairman of the interim Legislative Assembly during the US
military occupation), and also includes various public officials and
AssembIxelnwhom the Republican Government had imprisoned as Communists.
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Although no new developments have been reported in the past 24
hours in the field of guerrilla activities, CINCFE (Commander-in-Chief
Far East) believes that the pattern of Northern Korean concentrations
along the east coast represents the possible assembly of guerrillas who
have staged uprisings following Northern successes elsewhere. CINCFE
also reports, without evaluation, that there are indications of popular
unrest north of the 38th Parallel, particularly in the Hamhung area.
The existence of organized anti-Communist groups in Hamhung had been
reported periodically for more than a year before the outbreak of
hostilities.
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SIMJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military situation
10 July 1950
TYe over-all location of front lines has changed little during the past 24
hours. The three Northern Korean divisions located in the Chonan-Chinchon area
have been hampered in their continuing efforts to regroup and assemble infantry
and armour for a further wove toward Taejon both by logistical difficulties and by
heavy US air strikes. The stiffening of Southern resistance in the Chinchon area
indicates some progress in the reorganization of Southern Army units and a
continuation of the will to fight among some Southern remnants.
Northern forces in the Chonan area maintained only light contact with the US
24th Division yesterday. Elements of the U5 infantry battalion which was cut off
in Chonan yesterday appear to have fought their %ay back to the US-held position
north of Kongju. In the Chinchon area, Northern troops met strong Southern
resistance, and are now engared in relieving two of their battalions reportedly
surrounded by the Southern Capital and 2nd Divieions. Further to the east,
Northern forces strengthened their hold on Chungju and continued probinr south and
southwest along the restricted east coast road net.
Good weather permitted extensive US air operations and Northern tanks, troops,
trucks, and lines of communication suffered a heavy pounding. Official US reports
claim 14 tanks destroyed and 13 damaged, more than 70 trucks destroyed, and damage
to several bridges in Northern-held territory south of the 3Pth Parallel.
Alnough Northern forces are still capable of offensive movement, these US air
strikes have slowed preparations for renewed advance toward Taejon. Northern air-
craft have again failed to aplear and it is believed that the invaders, air
strength is being conserved for future efforts.
The US naval patrol along the Korean east coast reports that the coastal road,
previously cut by naval gunfire, has been repaired and is carrying
southbound traffic.
II. ks1112221.11,12111LY
President Rhee, impatient with five days of waiting in Pusan, left for Taejon
on 9 July but his train was intercepted at Taegu, %here, in vie% of the fluid
situation north of Taejon, he as requested to remain. US Ambassador luccio will
suggest that Rhee sumron all Southern cabinet ninisters, except the Prime Ninister
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and the rinisters of Transportation and Interior, to his new location. nwhile,
two small-scale Southern victories in the past three days have reportedly ?Lded
morale in the Southern forces and the arrival of US tanks in Taejon has urted
civilian morale there.
An "agrarian reform" program for the "liberated areas" of the South has been
announced by Radio Pyonnyang. Based on the principle of confiscation and free
distribution of land among landless and poor peasants, the Northern program is
calculated to appeal to poor Southern peasants. The Southerners familiarity with
the unfavorable aspects of Northern "land reform", however, will probably restrict
the amount of genuine suprort rained by the Communist regime through this
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I.
11 July 1950
Northern Korean forces have pushed forward slowly at several
points along the front in the past 24 hours. The pattern of Northern
cencentration and movement indicated that the invaders are preparing
for a two-pronged drive on Taejon. Enemy concentrations in the
Chenan-Chinchon area are attempting first to outflank Chochiwon and
ultimately to outflank Taejon itself from the West. Meanwhile,
Northern forces in the Umsong-Chungju area are preparing to out-
flank Taejon from the east. In addition, Northern elements near
Changju may attempt to advance through Bamchang to Kumchon, in
order to cut communications between Taejon and Taegu.
In yesterday's ground operatione, Northern troops advanced
several miles south of Chonui before their progress was halted by
US fercet in position 8 miles northwest of Chochiwon. Northern
forces continued to build up troop and armor in nearby Chcngan.
The reorganized Southern First Corps, faced with strong pressure from
the Umsong-Chichon area, withdrew south and east to new positions.
On the east coast, Northern activity on an increasing scale was
reported?
Invading forces were subjected to "round-the-Olock" air attacks
inVOlving more than 300 sorties. FEAF claimi 46 Northern tanks
destroyed and 26 damaged in yesterday's operationt. Although three
YAK 15 jet fighters were reportedly observed over Chonan, the Northern
air force generally remained inactive. No Significant naval develop-
ments were reported.
II. Political Stability.
Ambassador Muceio met with President Rhee on 10 July, and found
him "cheerful, composed and resolute". The President has agreed to
remain in Taegu for the time being, but feele Strongly that for morale
reasons there should be no formal transfer of the Cabinet from Taejon
to Taegu0 he has agree, however, that the National Assembly Emergency
Council should congregate in Taegu, and will issue a statement to the
effect.
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Several pro?Northern guerrilla bands--numbering from 15 to 800.?
are reported to be in action in the general area northwest of the
Southern city of Pohang. These bands are believed to be only partly
armod. AlthOugh at present they pose no immediate threat to internal
security, these bands will grow and become more effective in the event
of further military successes by North Korean forces.
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SUBJECT* The Korean Situation
...e.INI1ARZY.glit4W2n.
, Northern Korean force oAtinue to exert heavy presaara
along the entire front, from Kcmgju-to Tanyanga The weight pf
enemy artillery, tank, and infantry attackaforced all US and
Southern *units at the front to withdraw* The abilite of the
Northern farces to use two or three divisiens agaInst the DDIV
US battalions deployed in the Koneu-Chachiwon area probably
enable the 4evaders to continue their advance in this seam' to
the banks of thn Kum River, nine miles north of Taejon*
In the Chongju-UMsong area, units of the Repablio's First
Corps were forced to make a planned withdrawal to defenoe poaltions
along the Fogang River. Further to the east in the Chungta-
Tanyang area -- elements of two Northern Divisions probed the
position, of the Southern 6th and 8th Division teWo the
Hamehang corridor leading south to Kumchon.
Several Northern aircraft made an appearance over Sonthern
Korea yesterday but failed to praas attacks against US planes.
US air operations were limited and a total of three Northern
tanks were reportedly destroyed.
During the night of 11 Jay, a US naval plane mado radar
contact with approximately 50 ships close inshore /neer Songjin,
north of the 38th Parallel on the east. coast. Course and speed
of the farmationvere not determined*
11. TollticalaUfAllaWa
There have been no significant developments affecting
political stability in South Korea. Reports from Southern areas
occupied by the Northera invadera, however, confirm earlier
otatements that recruiting for military service is in progreas
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in Seoul. The Northerners have also instituted a compulsory
3abor draft, perhaps for emergency transport work in an attempt
to replace conventional transportation facilities damaged by US
air strikes. nod is reportedly beooming scarce in Seoul. The
?People's Committee in the former Republican capital began taking
a strict census on 5 Zuly, apparently in order to search out
families of Southern military, police, and governmental personnel.
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13 July 1950
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
litneeetatv
Northern Korean forces are continuing to pe se south of
Chonan in the direction of Taejon and have forced the withdrawal
m.7 Forward US units to positions south oR the Kum River. Reports
of oimultaneous enemy movements west of Chonan InOicv4o a eoesible
ai,tempt to flank the Kum River defanse line from 41c, Voet* Other
Northern force being held in reseeve, are in a poeiteon to exploke
any breakthrough to the east between the VS rieht flnnk nrtthe
Southern First Corps left flank. There has been mia-Liv.7117 little
pressure on the First Corps in the past 24 hours, but en-ely probing
action against the Southern 6th and 8th Divisions in the Ohingju-
Tanyang area continues to threaten the corridor leading to Kumchee.
On the east coast, no substantial changee have been reported.,
The Northern air force has increased its actiritiee. Ono B-29
and one US oboervation plane were shot down yeste:day Enel Norhera
fighters, utilising cloud cover, made several unseceeesfil attacks
on US fighter engaged in strafing missions*
Investigation by US surface unite proved yeoterdey's reporto,-
chips near Songjin to be fishing oraft. Nreenvh3le? a US
lacry derolition squad landed without oppoeition on the cant
near Songjin and laid explosives in a 300-foot ra1ua7 tannel on
.7:he single lino direct:4T coonecting Northern Komi eith the USSR.
0';'ehar DRITAPOOPs?
Reports from EGA observers indicate that LO :co. sheeeees exiet
In areas which aro uresently under Southern contrel, and none Ere
anticipated In the neer future. This condition appea:i's '6o be in povt
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a Tea ult of the demolition .of the Iran River bridges during the
oszay days of' the invasion, a nave 'which effectively prevented a mass
exodus to the south and ha r4 raintnized the refugee problem. EGA also
reports that, although the Republican GOVEM1211011t succeeded in re-
riming its gold reserve of, one and one-4181f tons before the capture
or Seoul, both rxabe reserves and cum,ency printing-plates fell into
the invaders t hands.
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14 July 1950
T9f1-)1Y401.1.ANDIrg.
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. nili4syldtuation
Enemy action in the period following the withdrawal of US forces south
of the Kum River has been restricted to probing of the US-held river line
and reorganization of major Northern units in the rear. Northern pressure
is no being increased against the Southern First Corps in the Chongju area,
however, and the early fall of that key defense center is anticipated.
Further to the east, invading forces continue to advance slowly through
difficult terrain toward the open corridors leading to Kumchon and Taegu.
In the Ghochivon-Kongju area the Northern 4th and 6th Divisions have
relieved the let and 3d Divisions. After a brief period of reorganization,
the troops which have been relieved will probably join the enemy 2d Division in
forcing a breakthrough of the Seuthern First Corps in the vicinity of Chongju,
thereby flanking both US defensive positions south of the Kum River and the
city of Taejon. An enemy crossing of the Pogang River he already seriously
threatened the First Corps position in Chongju. in the center, the Northern
15th Division has moved half may down the narrow pass leading from Chunrju to
Hamehang where the valley flattens out into a natural corridor leading to
Kumchon. Farther to the east, the invaders have advanced several miles below
Tanyanr, capturing Pungi and threatening the communication center of Yongju.
No reports of Northern Korean air or naval activities have been received
in the past 24 hours. USLF and Australian air strikes during the period knocked
out 9 enemy tanks and more than 50 vehicles, while continuing to harrass lines
of communication. :Jeanwhile, US fleet units along the Korean east coast
bombarded roads, troop concentrations, railway yards and oil tanks in enemy-held
territory south of the 3Pth Parallel. Results generally could not be determined.
No report has been received on the result of the mining of the railroad tunnel
south of Songjin.
11. Other Develuasaa
The Foreign Office of the Republic of Korea has formally notified diplomatic
missions and UNCLK representatives in Taejon that the Government is moving its
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provisional capital to Taegu, 60 miles northwest of the port of Pusan.
US Embassy personnel are also moving to Taegu.
Dr. Chough Pyungok? former UN delegate who is a leader of the
Southern "Citizens Emergency Committee," has just returned to Taejon
from a trip through four Republican provinces, in which he spay
to audiences numbering as many as 10,000. Chou& reports that the
people remain calm and strong in their support of the Republic of
Korea, and expresses the hope that Taejon can be held, since, in
Chough's opinion, the city's loss would probably be followed by
loss of Korea's richest rice-producing district.
Meanwhile, Northern propaganda is taking the line that the US
helped Chiang Kai-shek in China, but withdrew when Communist strength
became apparent. This propaganda line claims that the US will similarly
withdraw its assistance from the Southerners when the Northern invaders
have pushed further south.
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5 July 1950
MEMORANDIAL
CO p y
SUBJECT: Korean Situation
I. Military Situation,
Northern Korean forces are pressing the offensive on ill fronts,
from Kongju on the Kum River to the area of Tanyang, 90 miles to the
east. The North Koreans have penetrated US defenses south of the
Kum River near Kongju and forced Southern Korean troops to make fur-
ther withdrawals.
After a brief reconnaissance of sites suitable for a river cross-
ing and two unsuccessful attempts at a crossing during daylight hours
the enemy 4th Division forded the Kum below Kongju in undetermined
strength under cover of darknesa last night and overran a US artillery
battalion. US forces in this immediate area are withdrawing in the
direction of Taejon. Other US units continue to hold the Aum elver line
east of Konju. Further to the east, the enemy and division penetrated
south of Ohongju$ forcing a general withdrawal of the Southern First
Corps and increasing the threat of an encirclement of Taejon.
Northern forces have repaired the airstrip at Kimpos near Seoul?
Tmo out of seven camouflaged YAK fighters parked on the field mere re-
portedly destroyed by US atrafing attacks, Two enemy fighters attacked
a flight of four B-26 bombers but were driven off by US fighters after
severely damaging me of the bomber
II. Other Develepmests.
Northern Korean propaganda broadcasts continue to prseent speechee
obtained from US prisoners and criticising US action in Korea. The US
priaoners are unquestionably under coercion) typical quote. . . "it ia
the belief of this group of prisoners that. 0 0the Korean people (should)
be permitted to evolve their own international problem30" Other North-
ern broadcasts strongly deny that US prisoners have been murdered and
claim that the "People's Republic" is treating captured Americans in
aceordance with internatiaaal law.
Meanwhile, there is some indication that Pyongyang, the Northern
Korean regime's capital city, may become the seat of a government of
the "Japanese People's Provisional Republic" staffed by Japanese Com-
munists. Seven Central Committeemen of the Japan Communist Partys mho
were recently "purged" by SOAP, have escaped police surveillance and
are reported to have departed for Pyongyang to provide a nucleus for
this "Provisional Republic."
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MPoRANDuti
6TBJECT: Korean Situation
M11102%--4tPA&1211.
Northern Korean infantry has crossed the Kum river in force and
despite heavy losses has approached the outskirts of Taejon from the
west. Additionally, a heavy infiltration of enemy troops: on the US
right flank along the Taejon front threatens to drive a salient
between US troops and the Southern First Corps in the Mural area.
Further to the east? Southern troops repulsed an enemy attack north
of Hamchang but were driven from Yongju? at the head of the corridor
which leads through Andong to Taegu.
Five to seven enemy fighters were sighted by US bombers in the
air over Seoul yesterday but the enemy made no attempts to attack.
US low-level air attacks destroyed 13 and damaged 15 enemy tanks in
the past 24 hours and three bridges were also reported destroyed.
A US naval air patrol reports that the 50-ship fiehing fleet first sighted onon 12 July is still at sea and is now some 70 miles south of its
first observed position. This would place the Northern fishing fleet
near the 38th Parallel.
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President Rhee has assigned to General MacArthur, in his capacity co di
a.
as comand.er of UN forces, command authority over al 1 South Korean land, 01- fei
sea and air forces for the duration of hostilities, '4thth privilege oz 'Lc
of delegating such authority, or exercising it personally, Meanwhile, L(15i
Rhee has removed Home Minister Paek, who has proved himself incompetent4 o Ite
end appointed Dr. Chough Pyungok, former Chief of National Police under
the US Occupation who has a reputation for being both tough and poll- 80 Lic ti
tically ambitious,
US Ambassador Mucci? reports that some 50,000 well-organized and
vell-/ed police are available in South Korea not only to b66i6t US troops
by spotting infiltrating tortherners in combat areas but also to fight
as small combat units. The police are already engaged in spotting work
behind the front,, fluccio has discussed the employment of South Korean
police with senior US Army personnel in the field and it vas been agreed
that police units should be armed with 7renades and pa&ine guns both to
offset any guerrilla superiority in weapons,
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
IQ ig1=CEALkiketlal
Enemy pressure aeainet the US-holdfront at Taejon and against South
Korean positions on the US right flank in the Chongju-Koen area wee
eaeed during the past 24 hours. To the east, lorth Korean units threatened
Mungyong, while, in the Tanyang-Yongju area further to the east, sizeable
enepy forces appear to have moved south through the nountain passes end
are nearing the Naktong valley corridor which leads to Taegu.
The North Korean 4th Division hes relaxed its pressure an US units
in the Taejon area, while the experienced but battleeveary mew 1st Division,
ehich hae not been recently reported in contact, may be moving laterener to
the east. Although US forces apparently still hold the deserted city of
Taejon, the advanced headquarters of the US 24th Division has moved back
about 22 miles to Yongdong. The enemy still is capable of feirther advancer
past Taejon along the rail line toward Yongdong and Kreehon, however. To
the east, the Southern First Corps is now in contact with the enemy 2nd and
3rd Divisions. Although presoure was also light In this sector yesterday,
the appearance of the North Korean 3rd Division in this area indicates pre-
parations for a major push through the Southern-held position in the Chongju-
Koesan area. Meanwhile, the enary 15th Division is threatening Mungyong at
the head of the north-south corridor leadine to Kunehon, Deseite reported
Southern successes in the Uchon area, it appears that evbstantial elements
of the enemy 5th Division have penetrated the mountain pass on the road
south of Yanyang end are infiltrating the epproaches to the Naktong valley
In the Yongje-Yechon area. Enemy ground forces which are moving unopposed
down the west coast have reached Changhang? on the north bank of the Kum
River opposite the seaport of Kunsan, and South Korean naval enite in the
vicinity of Changhang have withdrawn to Kunsen.
Advance elements of the US 1st Cavalry Division have landed to reinforce
the US-held harbor of Pohang on the Korean east coast.
DS planes shot down two Yak-9a in the Kongju area, and claimed destruc-
tion of 10 enemy tanks, 69 trucks, two locomotives, and one bridge.
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and bridges*
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AMbassador MUccio reports that virtually all South Korean civilians,
as well as Southern government officials and police, evacuated Taejon on
16 Ja24y. The provincial government, whioh had its seat in the threatened
city, has moved to Chon/u? some AO miles to the south. MeanWhile? ECA
reports that the first portion of an emergency printing of Saath Korean
currency ? following the loss of notes and plates during the fall of
Seoul has arrived in Korea from Japan*
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
Mili_at.matLatlm
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19 July 1950
Although the lull in combat operations in the Taejon area has continued
during the past 24 hours, there has been considerable enemy movement in both
the undefended vast coast sector and the vital corridors in the center of the
Korean peninsula which lead south to the main rail line at Kumchon and Taegu.
Meanwhile, the US 1st Cavalry Division successfully completed its landing at
Pohang on the east coast, while carrier aircraft from the landing support
force struck hard at airfields and installations north of the 38th Parallel?
Enemy activity in the Taejon area, where the US 24th Division and the
Southern First Corps are fighting delayine actions, has been restricted to
minor infiltration and redeployment. Although one northern company has been
reported in Taejon, there is no indication that the city has fallen. Meanwhile,
units of the enemy 4th Division are reported in occ4ation of several toms
vest of Taejon. Although this movement may precede an enemy attempt to
outflank Taejon from the vest and south, this rich southwestern area is
virtually undefended and these small enemy forces may instead continue to
move south in an attempt to secure rich rice country between In and the port
of Mokpo.
In the central sector, elements of the Northern 5th and 15th Divisions
pushed further south toward Hamchang and Andong, while Yechon is believed to
have fallen to the enemy 5th Division. US aerial observers report a
continuing buildup of enemy tanks, trucks, and troops in the rear of this
sector and other major enemy elements are probably moving into position to
support the drive south. Meanwhile, on the east coast, Southern troops
attacked and forced an enemy withdrawal north of Yongdok.
US carrier aircraft, striking east coast targets north of the 38th Parallel,
destroyed 14 and damaged 13 enemy aircraft on the ground, damaged power stations,
and destroyed one railroad bridge, a coal train, and five oil storage tanks at
Wonsan. Other US aircraft attacked enemy Yak 9s engaged in strafing in southern
Korea, destroying three and damaging oneo
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II. Other Develomrnts
Past failure of the Republic of Korea to win the support of its restless
student class may lie behind reports that over 50% of Seoul's students are
actively aiding the Communist invaders, with many voluntarily enlisting in
the Northern Army. Apparently attracted by the glamor of a winning army, the
morale cf these recruits may suffer rapidly if the going gets tougha Among
other elements of Seoul's population, the working class generally sup'ports
the Northern Koreans, while merchants are neutral and the intelligentsia
continue to be pro,Southerna A former Seoul policeman reports that North
Korean troops and police are rather inconspicuous in Seoul. Commer:iallY,
the city is nearly "dead"; stores are closed except for Iwo department stores
and some greengrocers? The streets, however, are crowded, especially with
youths engaging in Communist demonstrationsa
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20 July 1950
lo Lilitery Situation.
Northern Korean tank-infantry teams are continuing the rontal
attack on Taejon but official reports indicate that the city ts still
held by US troops. The area held by the Southern First Cors to the
east of the US position at Taejon has remained relatively geieti, but
further to the east the invaders are continuing to press down the central
corridors leading to Kumchon and Taegu and brisk action is taking place
on the east coast in the vicinity of Yongdok. A second carrier strike on
targets in Northern Korea has inflicted additional heavy louses on enemy
aircraft caught on the ground.
Enemy forces of at least regimental strength, accomparnod by tanks and
artillery, have crossed the Kum river west of Taejon and ere vow in the
lri-Nonsan area, but there is yet no indication whether this ,e3ree will
move southeard toward Kwangju and the seaport of flokpo or svi , east to flank
Taejon. Northern forces have resumed the attack on Taejon!, eeployiner tanks
and artillery against US defensive positions with official reeorts indicating
considerable success for US anti-tank weapons in this engageesnt, There is
little action along the right flank of the US position at Taejon where the
Southern First Corps faces the Northern 2nd and 3d Divisions ,nd it is possible
that the 3d Division is now assisting the enemy 4th Division et Taejon.
Further to the east, enemy possession of Yechon at the head of the vital
corridor leading to Kumchon on the main rail line has been confirmed. Al-
though the enemy was reported driven back north of Yongdok on the east coast
yesterday, a later enemy tank, infantry and artillery attack ',es reportedly
captured the town.
Although poor weather eampered FEAF air operations, durin: the past
24 hears, the second successive strike on northern Korean tareets was
made by carrier aircraft, Carrier claims include eizhteen aircraft destroyed
and two damaged on the ground, two gunboats strafed 1.11d earit...-odp five tank-
cars burned, four locomotives destroyed, and a large chemical :lant set en
fire. The attacking aircraft found the Wousam oil refinery still burning
from the previous daps raid.
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TI. Other Developments.
? ? ? .
The United Nations Commission on Korea (UNCOK), currently located
in the southern port city of Pusan, has decided that under present
circumstances the -ctivities of UNCOX Observers should be expanded.
The Commission agreed that the number or observers should he increased4,
and that their expanded duties should include the investigation of
atrocity stories to prepare factual reports to the UN. Other functions
Lnclude gathering information from refugees and other sources to provide
social and political guidance for the future and duties relating to "the
eventual withdrawal" of the invading forces.
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21 July 1950
I. alitarY-PtiUgei2A.
Northern Korean forces have occupied Taejon following a sustained infantry
attack heavily supported by tanks and artillery. Enemy troops moving un-
opposed south and west of Taejon have been observed below Chonju on the
road to Namwon and appear to bc driving for the southern coast at Yoeu end
Mokpo. There was no activity on the southern Korean-held right flank of the
DS position near Taejon, but Northern forces suffered local reverses both in
the oentral corridor area and on the east coast.
The Third Northern Korean Division, possibly assisted by elements of the
Fourth Division, has forced US troops to withdraw from Taejon. The enemy
used a continuous coordinated attack, heavily supported by tanks and artillery,
accompanied by infiltrations along the ITS line of communication into Taejon.
Major elements of the Northern Fourth Division apparently have moved west
and south of Taejon, end large numbers of enemy troops have been sighted along
the road and rail net running south from In through Chonju to Namwon end
from Iri to Chongup. The objective of these troops is apparently to secure
the entire southwest area, including the ports of Mokpo and Yosu. Consoli-
dation in this area would permit a movement toward Pusan along the southern
coast roads.
In the central sector, both the Fifth and Fifteenth Northern Divisions
suffered local reverses in actions Against Southern units Yechon was
recaptured by the Southern Capital Division and Northern elements were
thrown back in the vicinity of Punggi by the Southern Eighth Division. On
the east coast, Southern Korean units, assisted by US and UK naval bombard-
ments, drove the enemy out of Yongdok and advanced a short distance to the
north.
Despite the reported destruction of large numbers of Northern air craft
on the ground by carrier air strikes this meek, Northern planes appeared
aggressively over southern Korea yesterday. A formation of B-290 was attacked
over Seoul, two Yaks were destroyed over Taejon after attacking US-80s0
eight Yaks wore sighted over Taejon, and two Yaks were observed over Poun.
A sighting was also rade of four planes, possibly of the TU-2 type (light
bombers).
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US and UK naval units, in addition to supporting the southern Korean
forces at Yongdok, bombarded troops, roads, and military installations along
the east coast from Yongdok north to Kangnung.
II. ZINLIZszapinuta.
No significant reports received during the last 24 hours.
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The principal change in the front yesterdwy oocurred in the
vectern sector where the Southern First Corpe, located northeast
ce Taejon, withdrew five to ten miles along the Taejonelongdong
=ie. In the central sector, the enemy appeared to be continuing
a build-up of supplies. On the east coast, Southern eroops
proved their position in Yongdok.
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The Fourth North Korean Division, moving south from the Taejon
area into rice-lands of southwest Korea, has met sore oeposition
from unidentified Southern forces which are reported. holding Chongup.
These friendly troope are probably hastily assembled reservec based
on the reserve district headquartern at Kwangju. The enemy Third
Division hos nnaihed about seven miles from Taejon towerd Yongdong.
Elements of the US First Cavalry Division are now moving forward to
relieve the US Twenty,-Fourth Infantry Division eoutheaet of Taejon.
On the right flank, the enemy Second Division resumed the offensive
and forced the Southern First Corps to withdraw five to ten miles.
The First Corps is to be relieved in this sector by the US Twenty-
Fifth Division. Further to the eastr elements of the enemy Fifteenth
Division attacked the South Korean Sixth Division in the vicinity
of Ochon, about seven miles north of the key corridor town of Hamohaag.
On the east coast, a South Korean force has secured its position north
of Yongdok.
The enemy airforce was not in action yesterday, and US and allied
air operations were again limited by poor weather. Allied carriee
aircraft have made another strike on North Korea, this time from the
Yellow Sea, but reporte of resnito have not been received.
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24 July 1950
North Korean forces appear to be building up addiUonal strength while
moving forward slowly in all sectors except in southwestern Korea, where un-
opposed Northern troops are sweeping rapidly toward Mokpo and Yosu.. Preliminary
reports indicate the presence of at least two new enemy divisions in coMbat, the
Seventh and. Eighth infantry Divisions. It has not yet been established hether
these units include Korean-Manchurian veterans of the CCF or are made up
principally of recent, inexperienced draftees from North Korea and enemy-occupied
sections of South Korea.
The enemy is driving rapidly over the undefended road net of southwestern
Korea, and the boldness of the movement indicates that more than one division
may be involved. An enemy force in regimental strength has occupied Kwangju,
the communications center of the southwest, The invadersa'pear to have the
capability of overrunning the entire southwest and moving from there through
Chinan to flank Taegu, and there along the southern coast road toward Pusan.
In the western sector, uhere the enemy has reportedly massed 10,000 troops vest
of Taejon, the North Koreans advanced approximately seventeen miles beyond
Taejon toward Yonedong. Enemy pressure against the US 25th Division sector to
the east of Taejon is increasing, and further east the enemy Fifteenth Division
has made small advances while troop and supply build-ups continue. On the east
coast, the enemy has recaptured Yongdok and appears to have at least two
regiments in this area threatening the US position at Pohang.
Planes of the US Seventh Fleet hit military targets in the Seoul-Kaesong
area during the past 24 hours, and clearine meather permitted land-based aircraft
to give maximum support to UN ground forces yesterday.
II. Other Developments.
Ambassador Mccio suggests that the thousands of refugees crowded into the
remaining South Korean territory be kept hopeful_ and confident of the future,
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by maintaining the normal economy and preparing to improve post-hostility living
standards insofar as practicable without interfering with the military effort.
Among the projects suggested are the establishment of technical training
Institutes for agriculture, fisheries and mechanical fields.
A Kuomintang news agency reports without confirmation that Shin II( Hi, Chairman
of the South Korean National Assembly, has declared that the cause of the United
Nations will be lost in Korea if South Korean forces are not allowed to drive
across the 38th Parallel to unify Korea. Shin is also credited with stating that
the National Assembly, which is scheduled to hold its first post-invasion session
on Thursday, will try to bring this matter to the attention of the nations supporting
South Korea. The news agency reports that of 210 official Assembly members, 158
evacuated Seoul and are available for the session, about ten defected, and the
remaining 42 cannot be located. The South Korean Government reportedly announced
on 23 July the issuance of new bank notes to prevent the North Koreans from flooding.
Southern-held territory with old-type currency made from plates left in Seoul
where the Southern Government hurriedly left the city.
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25 July 1950
All sectors of the Korean battle front are now active as North
Korean forces continue to pour in all troops, artillery and tanks
available to them in the combat sone. The enemy clearly is making
a maximum effort to encircle, cut-off, and drive into the sea all
UN forces in Korea before additional reinforcements arrive to over-
come present north Korean numerical superiority.
The enemy drive through southwestern Korea continues unoppoeed
and unabated and an enemy force estimated to be a regiment has entered
the port city of Niekpo. Enemy troops in division strength are reported
in %mon in position to move south to the coastal road leading to Pusan
or through the mountain roads to Taegu. In the Thejon-Yengdong sector,
latent official reports describe heavy movements of enerly troope and
tanks; late press reports indicate that a heavy northern attack has
penetrated US lines in the vicinity of Tongdong. An attack in force
by the enemy Second Diviaion has been repulsed by the US Tint-Fifth
Division in the vicinity of Chongean on the right flank of the US
ist Cavalry positione at rongdong. In the central sector, the enemy
Fifteenth Division euffered looal reverses north of Hamchang in an
encounter with the South Korean Capital Division but further to the
east enemy troops forced southern units to withdraw south of YOngjue
Two new ?new infantry divisions, the Seventh and Eighth, have now been
identified in the central sector. It also appears that the experienced
enemy First Division has shifted east to this sector? and preparations
for a major push south toward Taegu and Kumchon may have been completed.
Enemy troops south of Yengdok on the east coast uere pushed back one
nile by South Korean-US operations.
Aircraft of the Seventh Fleet aro striking at enemy troops in south-
western Korea but results have not been received.
II. Other Deve122Mlats-
The United nations Command, with General Headquarters in Tokyo, was
officia4y established on Monday with General MacArthur as Commander-ineChief.
Seoul is apparently suffering from inflation and a rice shortage;
refugee e report that the price of rice there has risen to 7 times that in
Pusan and 11 times that in Taegu. Refugeen also report that on the third
day of the Northern occupation, authorities made a houne-to-houee search
and confiscated all rice; since then the people in Seoul have been stub-
sisting without rice.
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26 July 1950
kalletita-gtalt2D.
North Korean forcese employing an estimated nine divisions across
a broad front, are now within 75 airline miles of Pusan along the
southern coast road, 105 airline miles from Pusan along the Yongdong-
TaeguePusan main rail line, and 90 airline miles above Pusan along the
east coast. Despite heavy losses in frontal attacks and disrupted
and extended lines of communication, the enemy maintains hewer pressure
along the entire front, and still outnumbers the three DS Divisions
and four South Korean Divisions.
The advance of the enemy Fourth Division in the southwest, probably
assisted by the enemy Sixth Division, has secured practically all of .
that area, and advanced elements have moved east to Wong on the coast
road to Pusan. In the western sector the enemy has continued heavy
attacks southeast of Yongdong and forced elements of the US First
Cavalry to withdraw to new positions three miles east and south of
Yongdong. On the right flank of the US First Cavalry Division, the
northern Second Division forced the US Twenty-Fifth Division to with-
draw several *flee. In the central sector there have been only slight
changes in the front lines. A northern build-up continues in the
Tayang-Punggi-Yongju area, however, and the appearance in this area
of fresh enemy troops - the First, Seventh, and Eighth Divisions -
against the unrested South Korean divisions increases the immediate
possibility of a major mew effort to break through to Taegu. Cu the
east coast enemy strength has been increased in the Yongdok area by
the appearance there of the Fifth Division, and additional enemy troops
in undetermined strength are moving south along the east coast road
below Samohok,
US and British fleet units conducted a carrier air strike against
southwestern Korea Tuesday, but irt 110 sorties over the Kunman-Mokpo-
Kwangju area the pilots could find no enemy troop conoentrations or
movements. It is apparent that the enemy obeervec strict camouflage
discipline and moves on the roads by night whenever possible.
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Although no major changes have occurred in the defense line during
the past 24 hours, North Koreans are building up pressure in all sectors,
thus increasing the possibility that the invaders are regreuping and
reorganizing for another attack.
In the south, the Forth Korean Fourth Division was forced back two
miles by attacking US forces ono mile east of Hadong. An entimated
1200 Forth Korean troops supported by artillery was reported in the
west sector; these troops may be the North Korean Sixth Division advanc-
ing from Shinan. Motorized reconnaissance by the US First Cavalry to
Chietu and Namon along the left flank failed to coetact the enemy.
Enarge envelopment isolated one compaey of US troops in the area south-
west of Yougdong; a second attack by the enemy succeeded in making a
minor penetration into southern-held territory near Kidae. On the
eastern sector, the Seventh North Korean Division offensive, supported
by tanks in the area South of Yongju, was repulsed. Reports indicate
the possibility of a new Ninth North Korean Division in the area north-
west of Tanyang.
A US reconnaissance pilot reported sighting a four-engined plane,
possibly a FE-8; one enemy aircraft of unknown type attacked the US
Fifth Air Force Advance base at Taegu and dropped one bomb.
II, Other Develmang.
North Korean propaganda.Which is supervised by Soviet advisors. Ls
citing anlin'e reply to Nehruls letter on the Korean issue eel further
evidence of the Soviet foreign policy of defending the peace and security
of the world. Korean Communist broadcasts state that their regime would
welcome a "peaceful settlement", but stress the point made by Stalin that
the door to sudiaa peaceful settlement will open only after delegates
of tlee Chine People$s Republic are seated in the UN and the Council
hears "representatives" of the Korean people.
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
28 July 1950
I. Lilitaiadlituation,
Enemy forces have continued heavy pressure in all sectors, and have made
advances northeast of Node: 1,g in the southern area and in the vicinity of
Ongchon in the east sector. North Korean forces have infiltrated in the areas
of Kwan and Pong-Nuang. The enemy is apparently trying to envelope the UN
forces in the west and south coastal areas and in the east sector. Meanwhile,
indications increase that substantial reserves are available to the North Koreans.
The Fourth North Korean Division has advanced four miles northeast of
Hadong towards Chinju? in the southern area, after repulsing_ an attack by
elements of the US Twenty-Fourth Infantry Division, which has withdrawn to the
vicinity of Chinju. Enemy forces, estimated to be a battalion, have occupied
the southern port of Yosu.
Along the Taejon-Kumchon axis in the west sector, the Second and Third
North Korean Divisions have made slight gains near Kwanggan? In the same
sector, an estimated 200 enemy troops have infiltrated into the area near Kwan,
A second Northern penetration occurred in the east sector two miles east
of Pong-Hmang Mountain, where three enemy tanks and an unknown number of troops
have been reported, probably elements of the Fifteenth North Korean Division,
Alone the front north of Namchane, UN forces have prevented advances against
enemy pressure. An attack by a regiment of the Seventh North Korean Division,
however, has forced the Eighth ROK Division to withdraw in the Vicinity of
unrchon.
South of Yonodok, on the east coast, an enemy counterattack a,ainst South
Korean and US forces has made no advance.
In addition to the reported, but still unconfirmed, existence of a Ninth
North Korean Division in the Chungju-Vungyong area, a junior officer prisoner
or ear states that five additional northern divisions may have been formed.
Additional reserves may be available from the North Korean Eorder Constahulary,
and unconfirmed reports indicate that the Third Border Constabulary Brigade is
in reserve in OnFjin. Recruits, estimated to number 2500, were reportedly
sent to the combat areas after three days training near Seoul. Another report
states that the North Koreans are elannine to conscript 50,000 unmarried -women
In the occupied areas of South Korea for duty with the North Korean forces.
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II, Other Developments.
The South Korean National Assembly has convened officially for the first
time since leaving Seoul. Approximately 132 of the 210 members met in Taegu
and heard President Rhee and Assembly Speaker Shin declare their confidence
not only in a UN victory and return of the government to Seoul, but also in
the abolishment of the 38th Parallel and the complete unification of the
fatherland. At the same time, Radio Pyongyang broadcast an appaal allegedly
adopted by 48 members of National Assembly in occupied Seoul asking the
Assemblymen in Taegu to withdraw their support of Rhee and come over to the
side of the "people".
Foreign correspondents of the Communist press of France, England, and
China are present in North Korea and are inspecting the "character" of US
bombing of the North. They report that the Americans are bombing from
"above the clouds" and clearly engaging in "terror bombing designed to kill
the peaceful inhabitants". The correspondents are obviously in Korea to provide
material to support the general Communist line that the US is the aggressor
against. Asiatic peoples.
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There have been no substantial changes in the tactical
situation in the pasttrenty-four hours. Principal activity
ha s been in the key western sector where worth Korean troops are
exerting heavy pressure against the US First Cavalry and Twenty-
Fifth Infantry Divisions.
Sector rztzsts
In the southwestern sector, enemy troops are moving eastward
toward contact with advanced US positions. Two enemy regiments
are reported on the coastal road between Sunchon and Hadong? and
advance elements of these troops are crossing the Somjin River in
the vicinity of Hadong, probably with the objective of moving to-
nerds US-held Chinju. Further to the north in this sector enemy
troops are moving east to gain positions on the road running north
from Kochang to Kumchon? present headquarters of the First Cavalry
Division on the main rail line from Kumchon to Pusan.
The enepy Second and Third Divisions are continuing their
build-up in the =stern sector, and are exerting heavy pressure on
US defensive positions. The front line has remained practically
unchanged, but enemy elements appear to have penetrated US lines
between the First Cavalry and the Twenty-Fifth Division.
Positions are generally stabilized in the eastern sector vhere
South Korean troops hold the line. There are reports that the
Thirteenth Korean Division has appeared in this area, and the con-
centration of eneLly troops indicates the possibility of a major push
towards liamchang in the direction of Kumchon and Taegu.
An attach by TJT forces toward Yongdok on the east coast met
tiff enemy resistance, and no change in the location of the front
line one mile south of Yongdok has been reported.
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US naval units continued to support ground forces in the
Yongdok area by off?shore bombardment of enemy concentrations, and
other units launched four carrier air strikes, hitting enemy lines
of communication and troop concentrations in the southLest and Lest
eactors.
JI. Other Developments
The United I:ations Commission on I;orea (UCOK) estimates that
from 7501000 to 1,0000000 refugees ane now added to the 6,000,000
oersons norually occupying the area ttM under LOK control,
Lccording to =OK, water supplies ar: deficient and unreliable,
sanitation extremely poor, and congesod living cmditions most
serious. Although this congestion ar-j continued military revorses
are unquestionably having a deletericus effect on th-: morale of the
,ciuth Koreans, they aro continuing to support the gmernment.
=OK is making preparations to institute a UU?soonsored and
administered relief program. The firsi, phase will be lileatid to
ja-oviding medical supplies for civilian hospital needo and to con?
trolling epidemics, An emergency program to provide ossential food
and clothing will follow. South Korean provincial organizations,
assisted by field teams of UI personnel, will administer the program,
and it is planned to have ECA act as ao-:ents of the U or moverLent
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Enemy activity has been confined to minor attacks, it131.th heeviest
pressures near enineuin the south and Namchang in the west sector?
(Latest press reports state that both Chinju and Hamchans have fallen
to the enemy.) Movement of troops and materials from rear areas to front
lines has been considerable,
Sector 1!9yorts
In the south, an undetermined number of North Korean troops attacked
eleeents of the US Nineteenth Regiment near Chinju. Numrous enemy troops
and vehicles were observed in the vicinity of Hadong.
In the lower west sector, elements of a North Korean Division attecked
the US Thirty-Fourth Regiment with unknown results
On the main western sector, the US First Cavalry Division was subjected
to harassing mortar fire and ten Ales vest of Sangju an armoured attack
was launched against the US Twenty-Fifth Division?
In the east sector near Andong, elements of the Eienth ROK Division were
attacked by approximately 800 troops of the Seventh North Korean Division,
in what appeared to be another attempt at encirclement?
Below Yongdok, on the east coast, the Third ROK Division succeeded in
repulsing the left flank of the opposing Fifth Korean Division?
Units of the Seventh Fleet have continued bombardment and carrier air
strikes, and have also been engaged in attempts to protect the south flank of
UN forces in the Chinju area?
II. Other Development.
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Ae-ording to Radio Pyongyang, Kim IL Sung, Communist Chief of North Korea:
told a French correspondent of "LtEumenite" that altnougn US "intervention"
has protracted the war, the Korean people are firmly determined to fight
until they "take over the whole oountry" by themselves* Kim made no mention
of foreign support, except to say that the ermy is guaranteed enough weapons
and ammunition for victory. He ascribed the certainty of a North Koreen
victory to "unity" and "determination!' of the Korean peoples, and to the
lack of a whole hearted,. effort by American citizens a,
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Although heavy enemy pressure oontinued mall fronts, the only
cubstantlal enemy advances mere in the southern area in the vicinity
of Chln:u. Enemy force re reported to have occupied Nalhae Island
of the math:am:coast. It Is estimated that heaviest North Korean
pressure mill continue to be in the Chinju area.
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Itto North Korean regiments forced elements of the US Nineteenth
Regimental Combat Team to withdraw from Chinju. The enemy then estab-
lished a roadblock six miles south of ChInju on the road to Pusan.
Enemy troops frmn the vicinity of Redone" reportedly numbering 150009
were moved satieh to the island of Berahae. Near Kwonbin, above Chin:a,
a strong enemy force attacked the Seventeenth ROK Regiment.
In the west sector two enemy battalionn attempted to move north
along the Knohangegumohon road, but mere forced to withdraw. Six miles
cast of limanggan, the US First Cavalry Division has been under heavy
presaure and limited penetrations on its right or north flank have been
effected.
In the east sector, the ROK First and Sixth Divisions have continued
to hold the line west and north of Hamehang. Six mile east of Yedhon,
the lines of oommunication of the ROK Capital Division have bean threatened
by an enemy roadblock. Above Andong, the ROK Eighth Division has been
subjected to light mortar fire.
The ROK Third Division, south of Yongdok on the east coast has con-
tinued heavy attacks against the enemy, but no advances have been reported.
The Ninth RCT of the DS Second Infantry Division bee landed a sub-
etantial portion of its troops and eqpipwent at Pusan.
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Estimated enemy casualties to 30 July nuMher
casualties, including non-bettle, total 6,572.
UN naval forces bombarded the east coast and
patrols on the west coast.
IL fax&s.),atelmmlata.
37,597; the UN
engaged in blockade
The South Korean National Anse:akin, meeting in Taegu, has paused
all eight emergency lam proposed by the government providing budgetary.,
legal and economic measures for the period of the oriels. During the
current seseion, scheduled to adjourn today, an average of 120 of the
210 members have been prenent. After adjourment, the majority of the
members plan to go to Pusan, establish a "liaison office," and rally
support for the government.
On 30 July the United Nations Commission on Korea (UNCOK) held the
first of several planned meetings in Taegu for the purpose of spreading
information to the Korean people and bolstering their morale. In their
speeehes, UNCOK representativee emphaeized North Koreas hietory of non-
cooperation with UNCOK in its unification effbrts and described the
international military efforts now being undertaken by the UN for Korea.
A poseible but inconclusive Indication of preparation's for the move-
rent of foreign troops into North Korea ie oontained in a recent field
report that a "Supreme Military Committee" consisting of forty Russians,
twenty Chinese, and fifty North Korean Army pereonnel was established
In Seoul on 1 July 1950. Bemuse a. Chinese Communist Army liaison office
has existed in North Korea eirme 1946 and Soviet advisors have been
attached to North Korean GHQ since the People Army uas formed, the
report, even if true, does not necessarily indiaate any inerease in
cooperation among Chinese. Russians, and North Koreans.
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The one retains the initiative on all fronts except on the east coast.
Enemy forces made slight gains toward Pusan west of Chinju and along the
road to Taegu west of Byopchon. There wee little change in the western
sector, but UN troops were executing planned withdrawals in the eastern sector.
North Korean lines of communication were subjected to the largest number of
air attacks yet made by UN forces, and the vital chemical installation of
Hangnam suffered heavy damage from two 13-29 raids.
Sector R2p2rts
The enemy continued heavy pressure in the southwest sector, penetrating
approximately 15 miles west of Chinju and four miles northwest of Byopchon.
In the western sector, heavy pressure was being exerted on the US First
Cavalry Division, and enemy forces were building up on the right flank of the
US position west of Kumehon, US forces were driven out of Sangju and enemy
troops were consolidating their position east of the city.
In the eastern sector, South Korean troops were withdrawing to new positions
as ordered. At the same time, an enemy attack was repulsed west of Hamchang,
but South Korean troops withdrew from Yechon.
Control of Yongdok on the east coast continued in doubt with enemy forces
observed 1500 yards north of the destroyed town with the South Korean Third
Division still attacking.
UN aircraft flew 425 sortins,, the largest daily total of the war, and
destroyed six enemy tanks, 45 trucks, 1 bridge, and other military equipment
and targets. Two heavy raids were reported to have caused heavy damage on the
Hangnam chemical center in North Korea, location of the three major industrial-
chemical plants in Korea. One was the largest explosive producing plant on the
Asiatic mainland, another was one of the largest chemical fertilizer and
synthetic ammonia plants in the world, and the third manufactured industrial
chemicals, including chlorine, caustic soda, and calcium carbide. From
preliminary reports, the explosive and fertilizer plants probably suffered
considerable damage in the first two raids.
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Shore installations at ilokpo mere shelled by UN naval units but no
reports of results have been received.
II. Other DeveloTapts,
A report from Seoul indicates that all persons between the ages of
17 and 30 have been mobilized. The men have been assigned to haul supplies
to the battle areas while the women prepare food for the troops and repair
roads,
Radio Pyongyang on 31 July announced the arrival of volunteer -Hungarian
and Bulgarian medical groups. The medical units are apparently scheduled to
serve with North Korean troops.
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1. 11111.1rallaallano
3 August 1950
SuganarY
The action in Korea during the past 24 hours was characterized as a
planned withdrawal of UN forces to defensive positions on the east bank of
the Naktong river. The enemy continued to exert heavy pressure on all fronts,
particularly in the Chinju and the Hyopchon areas. In the east coast battle
for Yongdok, the South Korean forces succeeded in penetrating the eastern
portion of that city against determined opposition from the enemy's Fifth Division.
Sector ReRals
On the south coast, a limited counterattack h a US Ren!iment succeeded in
delaying the advance of the enemy's forces and in allowinn friendly forces to
withdraw and organize defense positions west of Masan.
Heavy pressure continued on the front held by the US First Cavalry Division
in the western sector. The First Cavalry delayed the enemy advance and secured
a perimeter in the Waegwan area to elloW a southward withdrawal of the US
Twenty Fifth Division. The Tmenty-fourth Regiment of the Twenty-fifth Division
is delaying the enemy's advance east of Sangju.
In the eastern sector, the ROK First and Second Corps executed a withdrawal
from Hamchang and Andong to new defense positions along the south bank of the
Naktong river. The ROK withdrawal was covered by the ROK First Division in the
Hamchang area, and by the Eighth Division in the Andong area.
The ROK Third Division has succeeded in penetrating the town of Yongdok on
the east coast against bitter enemy opposition.
UN reserves consistinn of the US Fifth and Ninth Reniments and elements of
the First Marine Brigade are concentrated in the Pusan-rasan and Taeru areas.
UN naval forces bombarded the town of nokpo. The east coast patrol con-
tinued to fire close support missions in the Yonndok sector. A US deetroyer
patrolling along the south coast reports that no enemy troops are on the island
of Hanhae.
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A third heavy bombing of industrial targets at Hungnam was made by 13-298
but no official reports of results have been received. Other UN air action
mas limited to close ground support missions, and attacks on enemy lines of
communication.
IL Other Developments.
The North Koreans are claiming that elections have been held for "People's
Conuittees" in all "liberated" provinces in South Korea, except the southern
half of Kangmon Province and this omission is probably an oversiJA., The
Communist propaganda line in Korea has always insisted that the "People's
Committees" (banned by US Military Government in South Korea in September 1945)
were the rightful organs of government and "re-establishment" of the "People's
Committees" has consistently been put forth as a first step in their announced
programs for "liberating" South Korea. The. announcement that "elections" have
been held in South Korea paves the may for future propaganda to the effect that
the South Koreans have approved integration of their area into the framework
of the "Democratic Peoples Republic".
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Action in Korea for the pant twenty-four hours continues to be a
planned withdrawal of the UN forces to the east bank of the Naktong
River and the occupancy of prepared defensive positions there. The
enemy occupied Hamchang, Yechon? and Amdong. In the other areas, the
enemy is still exerting pressure. Considerable railway traffic was
noted, particularly along the east coast territory in North Korean
hande. The South Koreans have occupied the city of Yongdok, and are
in contact with the enemy forme approximately two miles north of the
city.
Sectoramda
On the south sector, friendly units in the Wenbung-Chindong area
were attacked sporadically by elemento of the North Korean Sixth Divieion.
North Korean forces, probing at a point eleven miles east of Chinju4 with-
drew under friendly fire. US patrols encountered 800-900 enemy troops
supported by armor occupying dug-in positions at a point 14 pilee east
of Chindu. Enemy forces are attempting to reconstruct a bridge southeast of
Uiryong.
In the west sector, US patrols met small arms fire at a point 11
Taxies east of Hypochon, and located enemy road blocks 8 mijee east of
Kupchon. East of Hwanggan approximately 10,000 enemy troope were dis-
persed in the hills, and 20 camouflaged tanks were discovered one mile
east of the city. UN air attacks and artillery fire knocked out over
enemy tanks in this area. The North Korean Third Division ham occupied
the city of Kumehon.
In the east sector the enemy occupied Hamchang? Yechon, and Andong?
following the withdrawal of UN forms.
The North Korean Fifth Division was driven from the city of Yongdok
on the east coast; South Korean forces have occupied the city and are con-
tinuing in contact with the enemy, two miles north.
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Heavy southward rail traffic was noted on the east coast above the
40th Parallel, with all marshalling yards loaded with rolling and stationary
stock. A heavy concentration of box cars was noted at Songjin and Kilchu.
Special efforts are being made by the enehly to use smoke screens in the
Chongjin area to cover the marshalling yards and the industrial sections.
US naval forces have continued to fire close support missions on the
east coast, and have carried out several missions against enemy shore
batteries. No sea traffic was noted on the west coast.
II. _______
US Ambassador Mimics reports that the South Korean Cabinet, with
President Rheele approval, designated a "opeoial war committee of the
Cabinet" on 3 August, consisting of the Ministers of Defense, interior,
Transportation, Finance, and Commerce. The Special Committee will meet
daily to receive military briefings and to consider non-military measures
to support the war effort. The Cabinet also approved in principle the
establishment of a military advisory council to assist the Defense Minister.
The apparent motives for establishing such a council are to keep certain
inactive generals occupied and to appease public sentiment favoring the
appointment of General Lee Bum Suk (the former Prime Minister) as the
Minister of Defense.
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. MilitEy Situation
5 August 1950
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Reports of fighting between North Korean forces and ROK forces
southwest of Andong indicate that the enemy has crossed the Naktong
River in the north sector. Another crossing by an estimated enemy
battalion has been reported east of Hamchang, and an enemy column
Is moving southeast from Sangju towards the Naktong River. North
Korean forces have continued to exert the heaviest peessure la the
Chiniu area, but have also continued failly heavy pressure in the
Yongdok area. UN carrier air strikes were concentrated on the Chinju
section against enemy hold bridges, while other um naval units bae-
herded Inchon.
SectorhEmorts
In heavy fighting in the southern sector' one small enemy force
has pushed 20 miles east of Chinju$ but on the north and south flanks
of this position enemy forces have been held within 12 miles east of
Chinju.
The lower vest sector has been relatively quiet. There is evi-
dence of a continued enemy build-up further to the north in the
vicinity of Kumchon. In the northern part of the west sector, an
enemy column was observed moving southwest from Sangju towards the
Naktong River. East of Hamchang0 in the northern tip of the west
sectors an estimated enemy-battalion has reportedly crossed the Naktong
River.
Along the north sector, below Andong$ fighting is reported between
the North and South Korean forces several miles south of the Naktong
River, but no reports have been received of the time and manner of
the enemy crossing of the river at that point.
Although the situation remains stable on the east coast, heavy
fighting has been reported between the ROK Third Division and the
North Korean Fifth Division. South Korean forces still hold Yongdok.
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A concentration of Red guerrilla forces has been reported north,
vest of the Taegu airstrip. Guerrilla forces are also located southwest
of Yongdok and northeast of Samnangjin, where UN reserve forces are
being held.
The North Korean reserves capable of intervention reportedly con-
sist of the First Division near Chinju, the Ninth and Fourteenth
Divisions in the Taejon area, and the Fifteenth Division at Yongdong.
A junior officer prisoner of war has stated that the North Korean
Third Division, located in the center of the west sector, has 15 Soviet
advisors. This is the first admission by a prisoner of war that Soviet
advisors are below the 36th Parallel?
UN carrier air strikes were made against bridges at Chinju and
Uiryong from vessels along the south coast, While other UN naval units
bombarded Inchon.
II. Other Developments
The North Korean propaganda machine has added a new weapon to its
attack, and is now claiming "proof" of its original assertion that Korean
hostilities were initiated by South Korean aggression. Pyongyang is
presently broadcasting the operational details of a plan, allegedly
unearthed in 3eoul, for the "Northern Expedition" drawn by the "American
imperialists and the Syngman Rhee gang."
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The situation along all fronts reins-eesentially unchanged. Ram.
crossings of the Naktong river in the Twenty-fourth Division zone of re-s
ponsibility are being contained and gradually reduced. However, the enemy
retain? the capability of effecting further crossings while maintaining
pressure on other fronts. Elements of the US First Marine Provisional
Hrigade and of the Twenty.fifth Division began a limited counteroffensive
In the Chinju-Maean region. Carrier strikes and coastal bombardment by
UN fleet units oontinued. 11110,B.29s staged a heavy attaok on the Pyong-
yang railroad marshalling yarde.
pizaktaamdlt
In the southern oector, limited gains were made by elements of the
Plret Provisional Marine Brigade and Twentyl-fifth Division. The enemy,
however, (matinee to exert heavy pressure and has an estimated two divisions
in reserve* In the Twenty-fourth Divielon zone of responeibility, an enemy
bridgehead across the Naktong river maintained by to enemy battalions ie
being contained and reduced. Attempts to effect other crossings aro in
progress.
Xn the central sector, held by the US First Cavalry (Ternary) Division
and elements of the MK It Corps, enemy aCtivitaPhes been limited to minor
river eroseings attempts. A dizeable enemy force remains relatively in-
active in this zone.
Zn the HOK..defended northern sector, heavy pressure continues to be
exerted by units of the enemy's Seventh and Eighth Division? operating
south of the ktong. Air reconnaissance reports a troop, artillery, and
armor concentration in the Nanchang area.
The battle for possession of lengdok continues with the ROK Third
Division reported still holding that town. However, an enemy column is
reportedly moving sastuard from the central vane in a flanking attempt.
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UN surface and naval air units were active in close support missions
and in interdiction of lines of communication. The UM Helena (heavy
cruiser) bombarded the north Korean industrial and mining city of Tanchon.
UN air units maintained close support of troope and interdicted lines
of communication. A heavy B-29 raid (50 planes) on the Pyongyang rail
marshalling yards was reported to have aohleved excellent results.
II. AlLarAttalantaula.
No significant developments have been reported in the past 24 hours.
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Heavy fighting continues on the Chinju front and attacking DS
units have made small gains. The enemy, however, has reportedly
crossed the Nam River in undetermined strength on the right flank of
US troops. Continuing enemy probing attacks in the other sectors are
being resisted. Considerable movement of enemy transport and tanks
in the rear areas has been reported, with an enemy tank regiment eight
milea east of Hyopchon in the southern seotor.
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In the southern sector, DS troops made limited gains in the Chinju
area, but the enemy has been able to cross the Nam River at a point
on the right flank of VS troops in undetermined strength. US re-
connaissance pilots report that there is considerable movement of enemy
trucks on the Kumchon"Lochang road. An enemy tank regiment is reported
in the area eight miles east of Hyopchon.
In the central sector, two enemy battalions have reportedly crossed
the Naktong River in the area north of Waegwan, and additional troops
with tracks are attempting to cross. Enemy patrols supported by artillery
and mortar fire are carrying out probing attacks on the US First Cavalry
area.
The enemy is continuing to build up strength in the Sangju4amohang
area, and air reconnaissance shows movement of over 100 vehicles and
artillery pieces on the highway from Sanaa to the Naktong River. The
Sixth ROK Division is under attack from an estimated three enemy regiments
on a flour thousand yard front, but is still holding the high ground in the
area
In the northern sector, the Yeohon-Andong front is generally
stabilized despite continued enemy pressure.
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Heavy fighting continues in the Yongdok area with the situation
remaining unchanged.
UN naval surface and air units were active in close support missions
and interdiction of linee of cormmlnication. The USS Toledo Nervy cruiser)
carried cut a bombardment mission along the east coast destroying road
and suocessfully blooking a tunnel and causing land elides.
UN air units maintained elope support of troops and interdiction
of enemy lines of communication. The Twenty6aSecond Bomber Wing reported
the sighting of one submarine and one freighter in the bay just off
Chinnampo on the west coast north of the 38th Parallel.
11. Ontattaamamts.
North Korean commentators are aseerting that US military "failures"
in Korea are in part caused by the US "blunder" of placing too high a
value on mass badbing, and by "hapless" reliance on machines. The North
Korean's claim that "mais" bombing has proven an indeoisive weapon and
that each raid only makes the people still more determined to win the war.
While DS reliance on machines keeps BB troops an easy prey to bacirole-
ment, the North Koreans state that they have "hundreds of thousands" of
people who can transport (on their backs) all the troops needed to push
forward through the hills deepite US air superiority.
Major General Chong /1 Kwon Commander-in-Chief of the South Korean
Arm-, Navy and Air Forces, has Avised his officers and men that UN
forces are now full3r prepared to launch an offenelve immediately. Probably
because no other alternative would be as stimulating to the morale of the
South Korean armed fbroes and public, General Chong stated that in
annihilating the enemy, South Korean forces would cross the 38th Parallel
in order to effect the long-cherished dream of national union and would
advance to the Yalu River.
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Task Force Kean continued a slow advance against enemy resistance
In the south sector during the past 24 hours. Further to the north,
in the lower center sector, the US Twenty-Fourth Division is engaged
in containing and reducing enemy troops that have penetrated east of
the laktong River. In the Wapgwan area, where the enemy has estab-
lished bridgeheads across the Naktong, the US First Cavalry (Infantry)
Division is ongaeed in attempts to contain and eliminate one bridge-
head, while the First ROK Infantry Division has reportedly eliminated
an enemy bridgehead above Waegwan. In the north sector, however, ROK
forces have withdrawn along the front south of Yechon and Andong under
heavy enemy attack. Heavy fighting is continuing near the east coast
town of Yongdok, but no change in positions has occurred.
?Rdan-ROorts
In the south sector, a UN force designated as Task Force Kean,
and composed of the US Twenty-Fifth Division and the First Provisional
Marine Brigade, is continuing efforts to reach its objective in the
hills and high ground southeast of Chinju.. The US 35th RCT and 5th
RCT have made small gains westward, but rirst Marine Brigade elements
striving toward the objective from Chindong have been temporarily
halted.
In the lower center sector, above the junction of the Nam and
Naktong Rivers, the enemy has attempted to reinforce its bridgehead,
but is meeting with strong resistance from the US 24th Division. Further
to the north, the US First Cavalry Division and ROK forces are attacking
other bridgeheads, one Of which, above the Waegwan area, has been re-
portedly eliminated by ROK forces, with the ROK First Division occupying
positions near the east bank of the Naktong River, to the east of Sonsan.
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In the north sector, below Yechon and Andong, the Sixth and
Eighth ROK Divisione have been forced to withdraw southward for
approximately 3,000 yards to new defense positions, following strong
enemy attacks.
Although heavy fighting continues in the Yangdok area, the posi-
tions remain relatively-undhanged. There are reports that enemy
reinforcements are heading south to join the North Korean Fifth Divi-
sion above Yongdok.
A small force of guerrillas has been reported in an area eight
piles south of Taegu, where the ROK provisional capital and US Eighth
Army Headquarters are located.
II. Zher_PM12212=a
Reports filtering out of Seoul during the second half of July
indicate that both food and water are scarce and prohibitive in price.
Although the North Korean regime is not distributing food to the popu-
lace, the government is executing blackmarketeers and hoarders as a
neasure to alleviate the shortages-. The People's Committee of Seoul,
the sub-committee of each ward, and subordinate street committees control
the city systematically through neighborhood leftists who draw up
blacklists. Laborers were conscripted in blockby-block neighborhood
checks to repair the Han River bridges. Numerous bombing casualties
have made the workers eager to avoid conscription wherever possible.
The general populace, kept uell informed by air-dropped handbills, is
credited with enthusiasm and belief in the ultimate South Korean recovery
while the leftists are being demoralized by UN bombings and, in doubt
as to the final North Korean victory, are removing their identification
armbands and modifying their behavior.
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SUBaBOT: The Korean Situation
Atatemliteakisen
10 Auguat 1950
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Task Force Keangs advance toward Ohinlu in the south has been accele-
rated and enemy recistance is weakening. In some areas, enemy forces are
reported to be retreating, abandoning supplies and equipment. In the center
sector, UN forces are continuing to reduce and eliminate 'bridgeheads and
report no indications of enemy reinfercements of the bridgeheads ln the
north sector, the Sixth and LIghth ROK Divisions have regained the posi.
tions held t&) days ago. The enemy, however, has captured the east coast
town of Yongdok, and enemy elements have been reported as far south as
Kigyes a district where guerrillaa have also been reported. This movement
on the east flank constitutes a eerious threat to Pohang.
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On the southern front, the anemy is reported to be inantreat westward
toward Ohinjul abandoning supPliea and equipment, The 35th RCT on the
right has temporarily slowed its advance in order to contact the 5th POT,
rov!mg.ferward in the center. Troops of the First Provisional !trine
Brigade havo resumed their advance on the lett, heading toward the Id&
ground southeast of Ohinju. The 24th ROT, just behind the advanoing forces,
is engaged in mopping up enOpy pockets remaining in the area weat of Chindong.
The enemy, although offering only light resistance now, ney attempt to con-
solidate a new defensive position on the high ground southeast of Ohinju.
In the lower center sector just north of the junction of the Nam and
Naktong rivers, the 34th VS RCT is attacking the enemy bridgehead reported
in that area yeaterdaye and there are indications of an enemy withdrawal.
Two enemy bridgehead to the north, in the Waegean area, are under attack.
It in believed that the northernmost of these two bridgeheads has been
eliminated and there are no indications of enemy attempts to reinfOree either
tridgehead. Reports fox' the US First Cavalry (Infantry) Division estimate
enemy strength in its zone of respersibility east of the Naktong River to
be only 150 men; other reports state that during the withdrawals, North
Koreans fired on their own forces from the rear in order to prevent a re-
treat, Despite readjustments, the enemy will probably continue to probe
for Weak spots along the center sector, in the areas held by VS and ROK
forces.
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The ROK Sixth and Eighth Divisiona along the north sector have re-
gained the ground loot by earlier withdrawals, but continue to be under
heavy enemy prat:Imre. The enemorleal probably attempt to exert further
pressure in the north, thua preventing the dispaacement of aay reserves
to the center sector.
The enemy Fifth Divieion, which appears to have been reinforced, has
succeeded in recapturing Yongdok, on the east coast, and elemento of the
ROK Third Division are reported to have fallen back two miles south of
Yongdok. Enemy troops have reportedly infiltrated an far south as Kigyo,
nine miles inland from the important east coast port city of Pohang, to
join a concentration of guerrillas* The mew forces, principally on foot,
are believed to have uaed back roads and trails, and there are unconfirmed
reports of an unknown number of tankc and artillery pieces in the area.
The guerillae are reportedly heartened by the infiltration, and the total
enemy force poses a serious threat to Pohang and its adjacent airfield*
naval air unite from the Seventh Fleet struak at Inchon and Seoul,
destroying or damaging warehouses, oil storage tank, railroad marshalling
yards, and similwe targete. The UN ravel forces patrolling the west coast
have maintained an effective patrol, although a Netherlands destreyer which
has been &imaged by running aground, is being towed to Sasebo bye. British
warship. Meetly? naval bombardments were continued on the east coast.
UN fl-29B carried out their heaviest attack to date, dropping 625 tons
or bombs on targets in North Korea. Industrial targets at Wonsan were hard
hit. Other UN air forces flew over 150 sorties in support of ground troops.
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
allasy Situation.
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11 August 1950
Task Force Kean continues ite advance along the southern coast
against sporadic opposition. An enemy bridgehead of two-reglment size
In the 24th Division zone ie stubbornly resisting UN efforts to alive
mats it. In the northern sector, little change is reported in the
over-all situation. An enemy force of two regiments, supported by ar-
tillery and tanks, has reportedly penetrated the ROK 3rd and Capital
Divisions southwest of Pohang and to threatening the fighter airfield
at Ionil. (Press reports, partially confirmed by a 5th Alr Force pilot,
indicate that the enemy has captured Pohang.)
ON naval and air activities were limited generally to close support
Of troops.
Sector liezzta.
Task Force Kean continues to advance along the southern coast.
The Marines are last reported one mile north of Kosong proceeding against
light enemy resistance. The Fifth RCT was held up by a determined enemy
counterattack, but contact 'with the 311th RCT advancing in the north was
reestablished,
An enemy bridgehead in the 34th Regimental zone of the 24th Divi-
sion, above the Junction of the Nam and Naktong Elvers, is now reported
to have attained a strength of two regiments reinforced by arti1lea70
In the central and northern zone held by the US 1st Cavalry Divi-
sion and the ROK I and 11 Corps, enemy activity was limited to concen-
trating troops (possibly two divisions in the Iongdong area) and to
minor probing in the battalion or smaller strengths
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Although the enemy penetration in the Pohang area appears serious in
that the minor port of Pohang may be lost and the fighter airfield at
Ionil seriously threatened, only two enemy regiments supported by a few
tanks and artillery have been identified as the Invading force. Task
Force Bradley (composed of a battalion of the 9th ROT, a company of en-
gineers and a battalion of AA Automatic Weapons) has been ordered to se-
cure the Yonil airfield. This Task Force is engaging the enemy southwest
of Pohang. The ROK 25th Regiment and a ROK Marine battalion have engaged
the enemy in the Pohang area. The crack ROK 17th regimeat (trouble-
shooter of the UN forces) has been ordered to neve against the enemy's
eastern flank. Unless the enemy in the Pohang area is reinforced in
strength, his forces will probably be dissipated or revert to guerrilla
operations,
UN naval operations were limited to airstrikes in the Inchon, Kunean:
Mokpo area, and close support of UN troops in the southern sector. A
naval patrol of the west coast showed no enemy water movement,
UN air action was concentrated in close support of units and B-29
attacks against bridges. Observation of the recent air strikes against
Wonsan revealed the refinery inoperable, and serious damage inflicted an
the marshalling yards and repair facilities,
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Ambassador Muccio advises that of the 20,000 South Korean personnel
in training, an estimated 50000 are now available for combat. A lack of
hand and infantry support weapons, however, will prevent the employment
of these 5,0000 and Muccio recomeends that adequate weapons be forwarded
by airlift.
An unevaluated report states that the aggressors plan to announce the
transfer of the "Korean capital" from Pyongyang to Seoul on 15 August.
Although a previous announcement to this effect has not been publicly
repeated, the 15th of August, as the anniversary of liberation from the
Japanese, mould have wide appeal to Korean nationalism, and the announce-
ment of the transfer could be widely broadcast as a symbol of Korean uni-
fication.
Radio Pyongyang has announced that as of 31 July, 49.5 percent of
all crcp taxes in kield had been paid and has called on the Peoplees Com-
mittees to see to it that crops are harvested on tine, Since the per-
centage figure is curiously low in contrast to the usual 90 percent claims
of the North Korem2s, it may indicate a shortage of North Korean agri-
cultural manpower and security police forces,
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Etlitomatiaj.ain
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12 August 1950
Task Force Kean continues to advance along the south coast
against diminishing enemy resistance, with the 5th and 35th RCTs
securing the high ground five miles east of Chinju. In the 24th
Divieion zone the enemy has reinforced the bridgehead above the
junction of the Nam and Naktong Rivers, penetrating to a maxi-
mum depth of four miles. This bridgehead is under attack by UN
Task Force Hill which has succeeded in advancing approximately
3,500 yards against the enemy.
On the east coast the enemy is heavily engaging UN troops
in the vicinity of Pohang-Dong and Yenil airfield with fighting
progressing in the town and the enemy reported in possession of
the railroad station.
FEAF Bomber Command reports that B-29%3 dropped approximately
550 tons of bombs on the important seaport and rail center of
Najin?Dong, approximately 100 miles southwest of. Vladivostok.
?2d2E-Matff
In the southern sector, Task Force Kean continues to advance
against diminishing enemy resistance with the US 5th and 35th
RCTs securing the high ground five miles east of Chinju, while
the First Marine Brigade pushed five miles weet of Kosong. Mary
energy pockets, bypassed in the UN advance, are being mopped up*
In the center sector, the enemy in the 24th Division zone
continnee to reinforce his bridgehead which now has a maximum
depth of four miles. The enemy has succeeded in getting two
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batteries of artillery across the river. This bridgehead is under
attack by Task Force Hill, composed of regiments of the 24th Divi-
sion, and tho task force has made an advance of 3,50o yards against
the enemy bridgehead.
On the Waegwan front in the US First Cavalry Division zone, the
enemy continued his efforts to cross the river during the night.
One crossing of unknown strencth was believed repelled by friendly
artillery fire. In the early morning hours a small enemy force,
supported by tank fire from the west bank of the river, succeeded
in crossing the river at a point 13 miles southwest of Taegu. An
undetermined number of the enemy supported by tan::s attacked the
First ROK Division six: miles southeast of Sonsan.
On the northern sector, the First ROK Corps launched a limited
counter attack. The enemy lines in this area are reported to be
thinning out.
On the east coast, UN forces are heavily engaged with the enemy
in the vicinity of Pohang and Yonil airfield with fighting progressing
in the town. The enemy is reported to be in possession of the railroad
station.
UN naval actions were limited to air strikes and bombardment of
road junctions along the east coast. Patrol activity on the west
coast revealed no enemy shipping activity,
UN air activity was confined to close support of units and bombing
missions against communications, The FEAF Bomber CommArd reports that
B-29's dropped 550 tons of bombs on the important seaport and rail
center of Najin-Dong, which is approximately 100 miles southwest of
Vladivostok.
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Mitten' Situation.
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14 August 1950
8t1
Summary
Task Force Kean has reached its final objectives, but the lines
of communications to this defensive US position in the south are still
under continual harassment from enemy pockets Which were bypassed in
the advance and a large proportion of US strength.in this sector is ?
being used for mopping-up operations. Meanwhile, the enemy is continuing
to reinforce its bridgehead in the central sector and air observers re-
port preparations to move artillery and posSibly tanks across the Naktong
River. To the northeast, in the Pohang-Yongdok area, the enemy is con.-
tinning to exert pressure.
UN naval and air activities during the past 24 hours were confined
generally to close Support of ground units. UN naval forces also raided
the North Korean port of Chinnampo on the west coast and sank two enemy
ships.
?gstor Report
In the southern sector, all major units of Task Force Kean have
reached their final objectives in the high ground southeast and east
of Chinju. However, VS lines of communications are still under continual
harassment from enemy groups which were bypassed during the advance. As
a result, the greater proportion of US strength in this sector is being
used for moppingup operations it the rear.
In the central sector, Task Force Hill, composed of three US regiments,
launched a coordinated attack against the North Korean 4th Division which
is dkpanding a bridgehead across the Naktong River in the US 24th Divisional
zone. The US force has advanced 1000 yards and is continuing against stiff
resistance.
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Immediately to the north, on the US 1st Cavalry Division front,
the enemy has crossed the Naktong at a point 12 miles southwest of
Taegu and has been engaged by a regimental combat team. The enemy
attack was repOsed, and US artillery fire inflicted heavy losses.
In the Waegwan area, an enemy crossing began in force early
Sunday morning at a point approximately three miles north of Waegwan.
On the same front, the lst ROK Division repulsed an enemy night attack
five miles north of Waegwan. Meanwhile, in the north sector no enemy
activity was reported.
On the Yongdok?Pohang front, in the northeast, there was no sign
of any change as UN force continued offensive action against strong
enemy resistance.
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No significant developments were reported in the past 4S hours
and there were no references to earlier reports that the North Koreans
intend to transfer their capital from Pyongyang to Seoul on 15 August
and to announce that the political unification of Korea is now virtually
completed.
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15 August 1950
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STBJECTI The Korean Situation . kup y
Li"vtitiattlaisa
9TIOUZIK
There was little change during the pact 24 hews in the grouni
sitLatien, Task Force Kean continued to cons:aidate defense positions
and .to wipe out mew pockets in the Chinju region, The 4th North
Korean Division bridgehead in the US 24th Division zone was under
preraure frau Task Force Kill, with'slaw progreda being rade, A
continuing build-up is taking place in the central sone with four
North Korean divisions on line and two in reserve. ROK forces in tho.
north were withdrawing to new defence positions under light Onale
precsure, .The situation in the Yongdokpfthang area reins statioo
UN naval forces continued Close air and fire eupport of tactical
troops, A landing party from a US stbmarine taw a rail tumael ma the
Vorth Korean east coaets
UN air action Ims lt 'Sited to tactics]. eupport missions cd inter-
diction of lines of supply.,
ASSIIIVA2D2M2 ?
As the US 25th Division continued to consolidate its neWly-wen
defense pocitions south erd east of Chinju on the southern coasts two
enemy armored battalions of the Eorth Korean 105th Armored Divinion
(formerly reported as a brigade, but recently expanded) are reported
to be moving into the area. This may presage a renewed mew offeneive
by the ctill-resisting North Korean Gth Division in Chinju?
The onewee bridgehead In the southern portion of the US 2.4th
Division sane ums under pressure from Task Force Hillo bat stab=
mew resistance and counter-a:Ueda:1 linited progrons.
A continued build.eups now estimated at six divisions and moo:et:Ws
armors, aloeg the west bank of the Uaktong,Riverlacinn the US Fire;
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Cavalry (Infantry) Division and a division of the ROK II Corps denotes
preparation for a major enemy assault in this area. The en eny prat,-
ab/y Is awaiting the arrival of more armor before launching the
attack.
The northern front was quiet with two ROE divisions withdrawing
to new defense positions under light enemy pressure.
The enemy forces in the72bngdok-Pohang area, tentatively identified
as the 12th Diviaion, continued to exploit the penetration; however,
U$ Task Force Bradley, ROE, Task Force Pohang, and the ROK Capital Divi-
cion are attacking toward Pohaeg and Niue against heavy enemy resistance.
UN naval forces continued to render air cover and close-sqmport
naval fire to tactical troops in the southern and eaetern sectors. A
chore-raiding party from the USS Bass (sUbmarine) inflicted considerable
damage on a rail tunnel on the North Korean east coast near the city of
Songjins Continual harassment of this gingle direot link between the
Soviet Ngritimes and the north Korean fighting sone will be reflected
in the wages eventual logietical position.
UN air action was limited to close support and line of communication
interdiction.
LE, Qtasafananzgada
Commander-in-Chief, Far East, Tokyo, in assessing the effectiveness
of psychological warfare operations, transmits reports from observers in
friendly territory that there is good reception of UN broadcasts within
the limitations of the available electric power supply.
The most effective themes of enemy propaganda operations are con-
eidered to Fe the US bombing of civilian and non-var installations to
impoverigh Korea; continuing rorth Korean successes demonstrate US
Inability to save South Korea; the Conumnist victory is inevitable;
and tenant farmers to be given land without charges The "victory is
inevitable" theme is losing appeal, although the bombing and land dig-
tribution themes are still effectives Enemy black propaganda Jo spreading
falso rumord of UN victories in order to depress norale when the reports
are proved false.
No significant announcements connected with Korean unification
have been reported for 15 Augusts lam Il..Sung, North Korean Premier,
however, is'credited with having lamed an order over Radio Pyongyang
to his troops to drive out the UN forces by the end of August, since.
the longer this is delayed the stronger UN defenses will bedew. This
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16 August 1950
MEMORANDUM.
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
16 Millation
Summarz
The 'enemy continued to enlarge the bridgehead in the US 24th Division
area, with a new bridgehead reportedly formed in an area about six miles south
of Tuksong. Task Force Kean continued to consolidate its galas and concentrate
on wiping out isolated pockets in the rear area. The enemy launched an early
attack against the US 24th Division in the lower central sectors but after a
three hour engagement the attack WAS stopped. The enemy is reported to have
employed 13 tanks to penetrate the ROK 1st Division positions, and to have
oceupied a hill about 2 miles northeast of Weegwan. In the Yongdok sectors the
ROK 3rd Division will be evacuated by water to Yuryong.Pu-Ri under cover of
darkness.
UN naval forces continued close air and fire support of the ground forces.
TWO landing parties on the east coast above-the 38th Parallel destroyed a rail-
road bridge and blocked a railroad tunnel.
UN air forces carried out the largest raid to date in the Korean war
using a flight of 100 B-2913 with a total load of 1000 tons of bombs against
enemy concentrations on the west bank of the Naktong River.
Seotor Reports
In the southern sectors the US 25th Division is consolidating its present
defense positions and wiping out enemy pockets in the rear estimated to contain
a total of 1300 men, The enemy in this area is reported to have reenteredIosong.
In the lower central sector where the enemy bridgehead is located above
the junction of the Nam and Naktong Rivers, the enemy launched an attack against
the US 24th Division forcee.
On the ROK 1st Division front above Waegwans the enemy is continuing to
exert heavy pressures while holding a hill about 2 miles northeast of the city.
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The enemy in this area is being supported by 13 tanks which have penetrated the
1st Division positions*
There have been no significant changes in the northern sector*
In the Yongdok area, the ROK 3rd Division will be evacuated to Kuryong4u?1i
on the peninsula east of Pohang on 16 August under cover of darkness with naval
support* There has been no other significant change on the east coast sector*
UN naval bombardment continued to be employed in support of groundtactical
units* A, railroad bridge was demolished and a tunnel was blocked on the east
coast above the 38th Parallel by a raiding party from the USS H0 A9 Bass., No
unusual activity -was noted on the west coast*
UN air activities continued to be in support of groimd units* A flight
of 100 B-'29s dropped 1000 tons of bombe in an area 3 by 7i miles on the west
bank of the Naktong River against heavy enemy concentrations reported in this
area*
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nition to the fifth anniversary of V-J Day, but the day passed without any sig-
nificant developments or announcements from the North? In Taegu, more than
2000 attended a public meeting to commemorate the anniversary* President Rhea,
US Ambassador Mucci? and a UN representative gave addreases which were broad,.
cast and also recorded for future nse0
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18 Auguat 1950
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The front lines remain relatively unchanged on the Korean front but
heavy fighting between email units cont-inue, The enemy's principal
effort appears to be in the direction of Taegu through the area defended
by the US let Cavalry Division and the South Korean let Division.
gogg_geltzt
In the south sector, the enemy 6th Division has managed a quick
reorganization and has followed up the US withdrawal, re-establishing
contact and initiating a limited offensive against elements of US 25th
Division in the Kosong area.
CedVetjaggLe.
To the north in the US 24th Division sector, the enemy is yeasting
strong US counterattacks against the two bridge4eada on the east batik of
the Naktong.River. The enemy 4th Division in the bridgehead west of
Yongsan put up strong resistance to attacks by Task Force Hill, and in
the bridgehead six miles south of Tuksong, elements of the North Korean
10th Division resisted attacks by the US 21st Regiaent.
Heavy fighting is in progress in the central sector in the vicinity
of Waegwan held by the US let Cavalry Division and the South Korean let
Division. A counterattack by elements of the let Cavalry Divieion
supported by armor, artillery and air, recaptured an enemy-ooeupiea hill
one mile south of Waeguan and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy.
At the same time, an enemy attack forced a 1200-yard withdrawal of elements
of the South Korean let Division, The US 27th ROT has been ordered to
attack and restore the South Korean positions in this key area north of
Taegu* The enemy is reported reorganizing and regrouping opposite the
South Korean let Division, and farther attacks in the direction of Taegu
are expected on this front.
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In the north sector action is generally limited to small unit
actions with no significant changes in the line.
jaramtga
The status of Pohang on the east coast is not clear, but late
press reports claim its recapture by UN forces. The withdrawal of
the South Korean 3rd Division by sea from Yongdok to Kuryong-PuRi,
however, makes the North Korean 5th Division available for coordinated
action with the enemy 12th Division against the lite of oconunication
from Pohang through Kyong:u.
UN air forces continued heavy close Support missions, concentrated
in the Waegwan area. Heavy bombers hit targets in North Korea, including
the Pogun Chemical Plant at Runeelam.
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At the suggestion of President Rheo, the BOK National Aseatbly re-
cessed OA 17 August, and will be reconvened on 1 September at Pusan.
Prior to redessing, the Assetbly passed a proposal to establieh town-
ship defense units to supplement the Youth Defense Corps. These units
would perform non-military duties such as the detection- of sabotage and
have limited emergency police pawers. All persons 14 years of age or over
are subject to such employment.
Preps reports indicate that the civilian population of Taegu has
been ordered to evacuate the city and that both President Rhee and
Ambassador Pince? have left the city.
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
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In the past 24 hours, UN forces have achieved successes in the center and
east sectors in heavy fighting against the enemy. Task Force Hill and the let
Provisional Marine Brigade are continuing their attack against the Changnyong
bridgehead in the 24th Division sem. Heavy energy casualties are being inflicted
as UN forces neer the Naktong River. The counterattack launched by the ROIL let
Division and the US 27th Rogimmt northwest of Taegu has regained high ground
previously lost. On the east coast, ROK forces recaptured the towns of Pohang
and Kigye, A heavy B-29 attack against military targets in the North Korean east
coast city of Chongjin has reportedly- achieved excellent results.
.?.212alAtda,
An enemy attack in battalion strength against positions of the US 24th Regiment
near Chinju succeeded initially but was repulsed by counterattack. The speed
with which the enemy's 6th Division reconstituted itself strongly suggests that
another enemy division has reinforced this sector.
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Task Force Hill and the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade continued the reduc-
tion of the Changnyong bridgehead. . The enemy's 4th Division, although suffering
heavy caevelties, is counterattacking sporadically. The right flank of the
attacking Marines is threatened by the infiltration of enemy forces estimated to
be a battalion. North of Taegu, the ROK let Division and US 27th Regiment
launched a counterattack and recaptured territory lost yesterday? An manly armor-
supported counterattack was contained and the UN attack continues northwards under
light enemy resistance.
partztax,I.
The ROK 6th and 8th Divisions have lost contact with the enemy in their
zones, suggesting a possible redeployment of enemy units in this area.
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The 18th Regiment of the ROK Capital Division succeeded in capturing the
tom of Kigye and the high ground to the north. The other two regiments of the
Capital Division continued to push northwards. Task Force Mint, a pick-Jup unit a
of assorted ROK marines and police, retook the town of Pohang with only light
oppositioh. A UN patrol proceeded 10 miles up the cast coast above Pohang withamt
making contact with the enemy.
Navy.
The 7th Fleet contiraed close air support of ground troops and coastal patrols.
ROK naval units on the we6t coast established an advance rescue and intelligence
station on the island of Tokehok, 30 miles to the west of port of Inchon.
AIR
AB-29 attack a7ainst the industrial and rail transport center of Chongjin
on the North Korean east coast is believed to have achieved excellent results.
Marshalling yards and a large steel plant were targets
II. ahariamlamita
No significant developments have been reported in the past 24 hours,'
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21 August 1950
UN forces are continuing to make gains in the center and east sectors.
The enemy bridgehead over the Naktong River in the Changnyong area has been
completely eliminated, and enemy attacks in both the south and center
oectore have been repulsed. The enemy appears to be either withdrawing in
the north sector or shifting to other poeitions in the area. On the east
coast, UN force have pressed forward several miles north of the recaptured
towns of Kigye and Pohang. Enemy construction of new revetments at Suwon
and Kimpo airfields suggests preparations for increased air efforts, al?
though tYere is no evidence of a build?up in the estimated strength of 27
aircraft now available to the North Koreans.
South Seetor
The North Korean 6th Division, possiblY reinforced by elements of
the enemy 7th Division, forzeeely repoeted in the north eector? launched
attacks in regimental strength against two units of the US. 25th Division.
The attack against the US 35th Regiment has been repulsed with heavy
enemy losses, and the attack aeainst the US 24th Regiment, although
making a small penetration, is reported under control. South Korean
marines drove enemy forces out of Tongyong and captured 35 POWs.
golsr Seotor
The eneily 4th DiVision has suffered heavy lossee in retreating from
the bridgehead across the Naktong River in the US 24th Division zone
couthwest of Changnyong. FOrther north, the enemy still maintains a
bridgehead in the Tuksong area, and there are unconfirmed reports of
enemy armor and artillery in the bridgehead. Enemy activity opposite
the US 1st Cavalry Division he been confined to patrol action and sporadic
artillery fire, but reports continue to indicate a build?up west and north
of Waegwan. To the north of the US 1st Cavalry positions, the enemy launched
an attack against popitions of the US 27th Regiment and the South Korean 1st
Division. The attack has been repulsed, but the eneey continues to exert
heavy pressure along the entire front.
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This sector has been quiet. Patrols of the South Korean 8th Divi-
sion have made relatively deep penetrations without contacting the enemy.
The North Korean forces may be withdrawing from this sector for use else-
where, or may be regrouping in the rear.
East Cqact
The enemy 12th Division has been defeated in its attempt to take the
Pohang .area, and the South Korean Capital and 3rd Divisions have advanced
approximately four miles north of Kigye and Pohang against light, but
gradually increasing, resistance.
Ne.vv
Visual reconnaissance of the Korean west coast on 19 August indicated
there was little enemy activity in the harbors of Inohon, Kuncan, and Mokpo.
114.:
Photo reconnaissance has revealed 19 new and six repaired revetments
at Kimpo airfield, one probably new revetment at Taejon, and eight probably
new or repaired revetments at Suwon. The building and repairing of revet-
ments suggests that the North Koreans anticipate reinforcements for their
air force, which has been reduced to an estimated 27 planer,.
allmjleatkom_si t
Ambassador Mee? reports from Taegu that the city is returning to
normalcy. Conflicting orders Issued on 18 and 19 August sent a large.
portion of the population streaming southward with a consequent lowering
of over-all ROK morale. An estimated 80 percent of those Who left the city
have returned over the weekend, and, despite ineffective shelling of the
city from extreme ranges, normal activities are being resumed*
In the occupied areas, the North Koreans are attempting to ensure
control and security by imposing travel restrictions on the movements of
persons over 12 kilometers from their domiciles, and by threatening to
impose the death penalty against all thooe who have failed to surrender
radios capable of receiving short wave broadcasts
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22 August 1950 '
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
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The principal enemy activities during the past 24 hours were concen-
trated in the south sector where the enemy 6th Division is exerting heavy
pressure in the direction of Malian, and in the center sector where heavy
fighting continues 15 miles north of threatened Taegu. There was little
action in other sectors, except on the east coast north of Pohang and
Kigye where UN forces advanced one to two n51 e.
ladtkritg
The enemy 6th Division, probably reinforced by the 7th Division,
exerted heavy pressure against the entire front held by the US 25th
Division west of Masan. North Korean forces have forced US elements
from several advantageous terrain positions and have penetrated the area
of one US company. US counterattacks have failed to restore positions
loot yesterday. Enemy forces also attacked the South Korean Marine
unit holding Tongyong.
Psztfar.batax
There was little activity and no change in the positions held by
the US 24th Division and the US 1st Cavalry Division along the LI aktong
river. Northeast of Waegwan, however, an enepy battalion has penetrated
to the rear of the US 27th Regiment and Is hampering action IT the regi-
ment. Both the US 27th Regiment and the South Korean 1st Division re-
pelled heavy enemy attacks that were supported by tanks end artillery.
14.0.rk_Sladia
South Korean troops continued to report no enemy contact in the north
sector.
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On the east coast enemy resistance was light as South Korean troops
mityanced an additional one or two miles north of Kigye and Pohn g. Re.
sistance is stiffening, however, and the North Korean 5th Division has
probably joined the 12th in defense of this sector.
Eux_maJkLe
There was no significant enemy naval or air action. DS planes con-
tinued to fly night intruder missions against enemy troops and line of
communications., A major B.29 group which was scheduled to make a visual
atrike against Najin on the east coast near the North Korean-Manchurian
border encountered poor visibility and barbed Chongjin by radar instead.
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23 August 1950
I rIORANDULI
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. ,2121 Situation
Samna*.
There vas little change in the ground situation during the past
24 hours. She Gnaw continued to press his attack along the south
coast and in the riaegtvan area. The North Korean forces in the
bridgehead eix miles south of Tuksong, in the 24th Divis'ion zone,
vere reinforced by an undeterminol number of troops.
UN naval and air action vas limited to :routine patrols and
close ground support nissions.
South Sector
Mmited counterattacks by. the three defending regiments of the
US 25th Division succeeded in regaining ground lost yesterday vest
of Damn, but heavy enemy pressure continues* A number of pris-
oners fraathe anew 4th Divislan have been taken in this area,
vhich may indicate that the 4th Division decisively beaten in the
Changnyong bridgehead, has been redeploy:d southvards.
Center Sector
The areas defended by the US 24th Divieion and the US 1st
Cavalry Division remained generally quiet. N .o-nts of the
mewls 10th Division not only continued to resist, but alno to
expand slightly in the bridgehead six miles south of Tuksong.
The US 2nd Division is relieving the 24th Division* The ROK 1st
Division and the US 27th Regiment vero heavily engaged in the
neTthuestern corner of the sector above Lhegven. An enemy infil-
tration in unknoan strength succeeded in cutting the 27th Regi-
mantis line of communication and an element of the US 23rd
Regiment is attempting to reduce this threat.
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The surrender of a forth Korean Lieutenant Colonel, Gormand=
of an artillery regiment of the enemy 13th Division, may indicate
the untrustworthiness of personnel in this division and other
divisions in the series numbered above the first six.
northern Sector
Little activity was reported in this sector. The ROK 8th
Division continued patrolling nortluvards in an effort to make con-
tact -with the anew.
East Sector
The ROK Capital and 3d Divisions advanced slowly northwards
against light resistance. The 18th Regiment on the left flank of
the Capital Division withdrew CO5 yards under heavy mew pressure.
Naval
UN naval activities -were limited to routine patrolling and
coastal bombardment. A British destroyer off the Ongjin Penin-
sula lias damaged by two Forth Korean YAK fighter planes.
Air
U11 air action vas Limited to close support and. interdiction of
lines of comunication. The MAP fighter squadron has been cited
for outstanding efforts.
II. General Situation
The Ccammist radio in Seoul has announced that the "land
reform" proam has been completed in "liberated" Itronggi and
Kangwon Provinces. The "land reform" proa^am. for South Korea.
was origi nal l y announced by Radio Pyongyang on 5 July 1950. In
general the "land reform" ordinance is the same as the one im-
plemented in Ilorth Korea in 1914 providing for confiscation and
free distribution of' land; but, initially at least, it permits
larger individual holdings of land, and also exempts from con-
fiscation and re-distribution former Japanese land that Tns sold
to farmers in the partial land reform carried out by the US
Unitary Government in 1948.
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LEIJORAIMUTI
SUBJECT: The Korean ituat10
L1 4itary Situation
214 August 1950
The overall erilitary situation remained relatively unchanged
Over the past 24 hours uhile both sides continued to probe and adjust
lines. A decrease in pressure is reported in the Waegman area, but
enemy resistance is simultaneously stiffening in the north sector.
UN naval action, tas limited to patrolling and bombarding rdlitary
targets on the east coast. B-29 's again attacked the chemical
plants at Nurznat in North Korea nith excellent results.
South Sector
The North Koreans are believed to be regrouping forces in the
area immediately along the south coast. In the center of the sec-
tor, the US 35th Regiment patrolled 3,500 yards tward vith no
contact reported. ROK marines continue to hold Tongyong.
Center Sector
AU but one regiment of the US 24th Division has boon re-
lieved by the US 2nd Division. An enemy force of battalion size
has been reported on the uest bank of the Naktong, immediately
opposite the Tukeeng bridgehead uhich is still hold by a regiment
of the enemy's 10th Division.
Northeast of Waegran, elements of the 23rd Regiment of the
2nd Division have cleared the main supply route of the 27th Regi-
ment of the 25th Division. An estimated 1,000 enemy troops remain
in the rear area. On the front held by the ROK lst Division and
the US 27th Regiment, a decrease in mew pressure has been. noted.
A heavy enemy artillery concentration on the left flank of the
ROK 6th Division has been reported.
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North Sector
Heavy enemy pressure on the right flank of the RON 6th Divi-
sion earl the left flank of the ROK 8th Division caused a sl1g12t
17ithdrawa1 of UN forces, The 36th Regiment of the 8th Divi'sion
engaged elements of the enemyts 101st Regiment (a security unit)
with considerable success,
East Sector
ie ROK Capital and 3rd Divisions continued northward. In-
creasirgly heavy pressure is reported in the easternmost portion
facing the ROK 3rd Division,
av
UN naval forces continued patrolling and bombardment of the
east coast. A delayed report states that immediately following
the air attack on the British destroyer on 23 August, two fighter
planes attacked an ROK naval craft in the same vicinity.
Air
B-29 ts bombed the fertilizer plant a the Hangman cb.emical
complex with excellent results. Close pound support and, inter-
diction of lines a commurd.cation corcbinued, Five new fighter-
type aircraft have been identified at a North Noreen ,airbase,
11, General Situation
Radio pyorgyarg has broadcast a detailed Listing of instal-
lations damaged and destroyed by UN bonbing in North Korea, The
list appears to be fairly accurate, ant its release indicates
that the Soviet Union considers the propaganda value of this in-
formation of greater importance than any military considerations
involved in attempting to keep secret the effectiveness or the
bomblava
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25 August 1950
IMORANDUll
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I, flilitmapityation
aEnDL
There 'were no significant changes in the front lines during the
past 2h hours, and except for sharp local engagements in the south
and center sectors, action was confined to patrolling and sporadic
exchanges of mortar and artillery area Enemy movements behind the
lines indicated a continued buildup near Chinju in the south sec-
tor. Heavy enemy pressure on the ROK 6th Divisianmay indicate
preparations for a diversionary thrust from the Uisong area along
the road touards Yongchon,
South Sector
The enemy continued to move re-inforcements into the Chinju
area in the south sector and launched a strong attack against
elements of the US 25th Division, The attack was repulsed after
two hours or heavy fighting. Enemy troops are reported to have
occupied Lamhae and Changeon Islands on the coast south or Chinjuo
Center Sector
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Action in the center sector, along the Uaktong Raver, as con-
fined to patrol actions and exchanges of artillery fire. The anew
buildeup in the rear of the UJ 27th Regiment north of Taegu vas
greatly reduced by elements of the US 23d. Regimenta A night attack
by enemy elements against the 27th Regiment was repulsed?
North Sector
aements of the North Korean 0th Division, supported by tanks
and artillery, are exerting heavy pressure on the ROX 6th Division
north of Meng. The enemy has forced slight withdrawals of ROX
units, but counter-attacks are now in progress? The enemy maybe
attempting a diversionary thrust tawards the Uisong-Yongchon road?
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East Sector
Emily forces are offering increasing resistance and the RON 3rd
Division is in contact uith North Noroan forces along the entire
front north of Pdhang.
DU forces continued coastal patrols, boribardmont of coastal tar-
gets, and close aerial support of friendly around forces.
Air
Reconnaissance subsequent to yesterday's report disclosed no
evidence of nemraircraft previously reported at Sinn& airfield in
North Korea, and no unusual mem air preparations more d3scovered.
II. General Situation
Jo significant developments have been reported in the oast 24
hours.
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SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
7. Military Situation
Summary
26 August 1950
For the third successive day the overall situation has
been quiet, and the front lines have remained relatively un-
changed. Minor attacks and counterattacks, in addition to
probing and patrolling, occurred in several sectors. Heaviest
enemy pressure was in the east sector, where ROK units were
forced to make slight withdrawals. UN naval air continued
close support missions, and air force units continued attacks
against enemy equipment, troop concentrations, and other tar-
gets in the rear areas.
South Sector
Enemy forces in the Chinju area, now estimated to be at
least five regiments, continue probing and patrolling. Several
minor attacks resulted in temporary gains, but counterattacking
UN forces restored their positions. North Korean troop and
vehicle movements in this area have increased sharply during
the past week, possibly indicating a new offensive eastward
towards Masan. Any such offensive, however, would probably
be principally diversionary.
C'enter Sector
North Korean forces, estimated to be a company, have
established gun emplacements west of the Naktong River, in
the Yongsan area, and other troops have "dug-in west of the
river about six miles southeast of Chogye. UN patrols have
succeeded in crossing the Naktong in the US 2nd Division zone.
The US 1st Cavalry Division destroyed an underwater bridge
near Waegwan. The heaviest enemy concentration is still esti-
mated to be in the Waegwan-Kunwi area, where the recent
heavy assaults towards Taegu occurred.
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North Sector
No significant action has been reported on the front held
by the ROK 8th Division.
East Sector
In the vicinity of Kigye, enemy attacks have forced a slight
withdrawal of ROK units, but the situation remains relatively
stable.
Navy
UN naval forces continued coastal patrols and supporting
missions, firing also on targets of opportunity. Carrier air
units furnished close ground support.
Air
UN air forces scored heavily against tanks, locomotives,
warehouses, and other targets in the rear areas, and B-29's
struck against the marshalling yards at Kilchu, with good to
excellent results reported.
IL General Situation
No significant developments have been reported during
the past 24 hours.
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28 August 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
Military Situation
Summ_a_yr
UN forces suffered slight reverses in two sectors during
the past 48 hours, but the broad central front remained quiet
Strong North Korean forces hi the north and east sectors suc-
ceeded in capturing the towns of Uihung and Kigye from ROK
units. UN naval activities were confined to surface patrols,
close support missions, and air attacks in northeast Korea.
FEAF aircraft flew 500 missions on 27 August. A large troop
concentration in the Kyomipo-Sariwon area (North Korea) was
attacked by fighters, and B-29's bombed the northeastern in-
dustrial city of Songjin.
South Sector
The North Koreans continued aggressive patrolling and
limited small unit attacks; but US forces successfully repulsed
the enemy efforts.
Center Sector
Numerous enemy attempts to put patrols across the Naktong
River were stopped by artillery and small arms fire from the US
2nd Division. The 1st Cavalry Division reports increasing diffi-
culty in friendly patrolling attempts on the west bank of the
Naktong.
North Sector
The ROK 6th Division was forced to withdraw below the
town of Uilumg. The enemy, however, has been reportedly con-
tained 3 miles southeast of that town. No activities wen re-
ported on the front held by the ROK 8th Division.
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A determined North Korean drive succeeded in retaking
the town of Kigye from ROK forces. The ROK 3rd Division north
and west of Pohang is under increasingly heavy pressure. Task
Force Jackson, consisting of the ROK I Corps, the US 21st Regi-
ment, and one battalion of the US 9th Regiment, has been activated
and ordered to retake the high ground north and east of Kigye.
Navj
UN forces continued patrolling and close support missions.
Air units of the 7th Fleet bombed targets in northeast Korea.
Air
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Following a report on 27 August that a column of enemy
troops and vehicles 15 miles long was moving southwards from
Pyongyong, FEAF aircraft attacked the following night. Later
daylight observation of the area revealed no activity. B-29''s
attacked the North Korean east coast industrial city of Songjin
with excellent results.
II. General Situation
The ROK Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has esti-
mated that the rice production of 2.3 million tons will be equal
to 1949 production in spite of war damage. The summer grain
crop is estimated to be 25% over last year. Approximately 70%
of the 1950 rice crop is estimated to be south of a line running
from Taejon to Yongdok.
The Commanding General of the Far East Air Force has
estimated that the thorium plant at Hungnam has been 35%
destroyed and has suffered an additional 40% heavy damage.
This plant reportedly processed monazite which is a primary
source of thorium and other elements used in the atomic energy
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29 August 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
Summary
ROK forces made limited gains in the north and east sec-
tors. While the broad center front was quiet, the south sector
was subjected to almost continuous small-unit probing attacks.
UN naval units fired close support missions in the Pohang area,
while aircraft from two carriers attacked targets along the
Korean east coast. Air action continued in close support a
ground troops, while B-291s hit the marshaling yards in the
North Korean east coast city of Chongju'.
South Sector
The US 25th Division has been subjected to almost con-
tinuous small-unit attacks during the past few days by the
North Korean 6th Division. The Northern 7th Division, ten-
tatively identified in this region, is believed to consist of only
one regiment. Continuous movement of troops and vehicles in
this area, however, may presage renewal of a major offensive
toward Masan.
Center Sector
Action along the Naktong river was limited to patrolling.
North Sector
The ROK 6th Division forced back below Uihung during
the last few days, has reportedly regained this lost ground. Al-
though the Northern 15th Division has been tentatively identified
in this area, the enemy will probably deploy its main forces
elsewhere while maintaining pressure in this sector.
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East Sector
Reports indicate that the ROK Capital Division has suc-
ceeded in retaking the town of Kigye. Pressure on the ROK 3rd
Division, north of Pohang, appears to have been eased.
Navy
Aircraft from two US carriers attacked shipping, rail-
road equipment, supply dumps, and bridges along the North
Korean east coast. Patrolling of the Korean east and west
coasts continued. Naval units in the Pohang area fired close
support missions for ROK ground units.
Air
Although the majority of the nearly 600 sorties flown
were in support of ground troops and in interdiction of lines
of communication, 13-29$15 Mt the rail marshaling yards in
the North Korean east coast city of Chongjin. The target was
1,000 railroad cars concentrated in the yards; excellent re-
sults have been reported.
II General Situation
Shin Sung Mo, Prime Minister and Defense Minister of
the ROK, has informed the press that the government has begun
a manpower drive to reinforce exis'cing South Korean divisions
and to build up mountain battalions to hunt down guerrillas.
Conscripts will be drawn mainly from the estimated 250,000
men of military age among the refugees who fled southward
ahead of the Communist advance.
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30 August 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
Summary
UN defenders in the east have been forced to withdraw
from Kigye to positions 500 yards south of the town, and heavy
fighting is continuing in the Pohang area. Other sectors have
remained relatively quiet, with some increase in enemy activity
observed in the south. UN naval units hit targets in west Korea,
and executed call-fire missions as requested by ground troops.
The air force flew nearly 600 sorties, attacking bridges at Seoul
and marshalling yards at Seoul, Suwon, and Namwon.
South Sector
Considerable enemy activity has been reported from the
south sector, particularly in the area toward Kosong, opposite
the US 5th RCT positions, where the enemy made slight penetra-
tions. The US 35th RCT, west of Masan, maintained patrols, but
further to the north, below the Junction of the Nam and Naktong
Rivers, the US 24th RCT regained some ground against stubborn
enemy resistance.
Center Sector
A few miles above the Nam and Naktong River junction,
four boatloads of enemy troops attempted a crossing to the area
formerly held as a bridgehead; one boatload was sunk by fire
from units of the US 2nd Division, and the other three returned
to the west bank of the river. Near Waegwan, on the west bank
of the Naktong, the North Koreans have set up a loudspeaker as
a propaganda device, probably to counteract the frequent dropping
of leaflets by UN forces in this area.
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North Sector
An enemy attack below Uihung resulted in a slight gain,
but the attack has been contained by ROK forces. Further to the
east, near Chidong, ROK forces seized a hill recently lost. A
small enemy group attacked the Command Post of the ROK 6th
Division, but withdrew after a short fight.
East Sector
Strong attacks by the enemy have resulted in the loss of
Kigye, as UN units were forced to withdraw to positions approxi-
mately 500 yards south of the town. Heavy fighting is continuing
near Pohang, where the ROK 3rd Division is attacking, but making
slow progress. The platoon of enemy troops that set up a road
block one mile south of Pohang has been dispersed, but another
enemy roadblock has been established two miles southwest of
Pohang. Small enemy groups remain in the general area around
Pohang.
Navy
UN naval air units struck targets in west Korea, and
supported ground troops in South Korea. Naval vessels executed
call-fire missions in support of ground troops as requested.
Patrols continued in Korean and Formosan waters.
Air
Bridges at Seoul and marshalling yards at Seoul, Suwon,
and Namwon were targets of UN air forces in flying nearly 600
sorties. Two trains and a convoy were also attacked. Additional
reconnaissance flights in the Kyomipo area, where a 15-mile
enemy column was recently attacked, resulted in further negative
reports.
General Situation
According to a "South Korean" news source, a new tactic
has appeared in the North Korean psychological warfare campaign.
Wives and families still in occupied areas have been forced to
write letters to South Koreans fighting for the UN, urging them to
defect. The letters are delivered by refugees coming through the
lines.
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation.
L Military Situation
Summary
31 August 1950
Fighting is co tinuing In the north and east sectors, but
no substantial changes in positions have occurred. Enemy activity
is increasing somewhat in the rear areas of the center and north
sectors. UN naval and air force units continued to make heavy
strikes against air fields, industrial areas, railroads and enemy
troop concentrations.
South Sector
Patrolling and minor fire attacks occurred in the US 25th
Division zone. The US 24th RCT regained some lost ground.
The ROK marines, in the course of patrolling, caused confusion
among the enemy troops, who started fighting among themselves,
with an estimated 60 casualties resulting.
Center Sector
Enemy activity increased along the west bank of the Naktong,
with renewed but unsuccessful attempts to cross the river in the
US 2nd Division zone. An undetermined number of enemy troops
and vehicles ere reported moving eastward on the road from
Kumchon to Waegwan. The US 38th RCT made probing attacks
against the Flyonpung bridgehead, and reported an Increase of
enemy activity in that area. The US 7th RCT attacked northeast
of Waegwan, but was repulsed, and suffered casualties from bo sy
trapped foxholes,
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North Sector
The ROK 19th RCT was forced to withdraw nearly three
miles, but contained the enemy attack in the new position south
of Uihung. Increasing enemy night movements from Uisong to
the southeast have been reported.
East Sector
No substantial changes have occurred in positions along
the front lines in the east; however, heavy fighting has continued.
The enemy roadblock two miles southwest of Pohang was elimi-
nated, but enemy groups in the hills have been harassing the main
supply route with small arms fire.
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Carrier air operations were shifted from the east coast to
the west coast, where heavy strikes were made against the west
coast railway. Other naval air units attacked enemy troops in
the north and center sectors of the line. Surface vessels bom-
barded targets in the Pohang area, and in the south sector.
Air
Attacks by UN air forces were made against 60 different
locations, including the airfields at Seoul, Suwon, and Kangnung.
The industrial complex at Chinnampo has been destroyed to such
an extent that the area has been removed from the list of strate-
gic targets. Other air units continued close support missions,
with an estimated 500-700 enemy killed in the Kigye area.
IL General Situation
No significant developments have been reported in the
past 24 hours.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
1 September 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
Luy;Rnar_y
The enemy has launched what appears to be an all-out offen-
sive in the south and center sectors. Along the south sector front,
the regiments of the 25th Division are maintaining most of their
defense positions but the enemy penetrated 2,500 yards in the azea
ear Komam. US 25th Division reserves are moving ag-ainst this
threat. In the lower center sector, the enemy has crossed the
Naktong River in three places. The US 9th Regiment in the Yongsan
area was the hardest hit The situation remains relatively static
in the north and east, with the ROK 3rd Division regaining 1,500
yards along the east coast.
UN naval units were hurriedly diverted from a planned strike
on the Korean west coast to give close support to the 25th Division
In the south. Both naval air and surface fire supported the ground
troops.
Air action was limited to close support and interdiction of
lines of communication.
South Sector
The enemys 6th Division, reinforced by elements of the 7th
Division, jumped off in an all-out attack along the front defended
by the US 25th Division. Although the general line was maintained,
the enemy succeeded in penetrating 2,500 yards near the town of
Komam. Divisional reserves from the 27th Regiment are moving
against this threat. Heavy fighting continues on the entire front
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Center Sector
Strong enemy attacks were launched across the Naktong River
In the 2nd Division one Initial gains were made against the 38th
Regiment in the north section of the zone and the eth Regiment in
the south. Enemy troops estimated to be three enemy battalions
have crossed the river. The enemy's badly-mauled 4th Division
has probably been reinforced. UN Divisional reserves have been
committed to contain these attack. To the north, an enemy attack
near Tuksong in the lower part of the US 1st Cavalry Division zone
was repulsed by elements of the 23rd Regiment.
North Sector
The front which extends from Waegwan east to beyond Uihung
and which is now being held by the US 1st Cavalry and the ROK let
and 6th Divisions remained static with only light contacts with the
enemy.
East Sector
Task Force Jackson continued to defend the east coast area.
The ROE Capital and 8th Divisions maintained their positions,
while the 23rd Regiment of the ROK 3rd Division regained 1,500
yards along the east coast. US units attached to Task Force
Jackson remain in reserve.
Nays!
A proposed naval strike along the Korean west coast was post-
poned, and naval air and surface units were diverted to the south
coast to support the defending US 25th Division. Additional close
support bombardment was provided for the ROK Units along the
east coast.
Air
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UN air action was limited to close pport of ground units and
to interdiction of forward and rear area lines of communication.
Two North Korean Yak fighters shot down a ROK observation plane
in the north sector near Kunwi.
IL General Situation
No significant developments have been reported in the past 24
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MEMORANDUM
510-BJECT: The Korean Situation
.1ADILL,r Situation
Summary
Reavy fighting is in progress in the south sector where the
enemy is utilizing elements of at least four and probably five
divisions against the US 25th and 2nd Divisions defending the
southern approaches to Pusan. The enemy has made several pene-
trations in US lines, but counterattacks by US reserves have par-
tially restored the original positions and forward US positions are
generally holding firm. Late press reports indicate a continuing
success for US counterattacks. The situation remained generally
static in other sectors.
US bombers struck iron works and communications in the
North Korean west coast port of Kyomipo.
South Sector
The North Korean 6th Division, supported by at least two ad-
ditional regiments, continued heavy attacks against the US 25th
Division west of Masan. The enemy made minor gains west of
-4-Zaman and effected a 6,000 yard penetration north of that town.
ounterattacks by US forces have partially restored some of the
original positions, and the enemy attack is being contained. The
25th Division estimates that on 1 September the enemy suffered
3,000 casualties in the southern area.
In the northern portion of the south sector, the US 2nd Divi-
sion is heavily engaged by elements of two and possibly three enemy
divisions attacking across the Naktong River towards Yongsan and
Changvtyong. The enemy has penetrated to within approximately
four miles of these two points and heavy fighting COEItillUeS. Late
press reports indicate these penetrations are being reduced by
successful 2nd Division counterattacks.
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Center Sector
The US 1st Cavalry Division repulsed enemy patrols crossing
the Naktong River and in addition gained high ground northeast of
Waegwan, ROK forces drove an enemy force estimated to be of
regimental strength out of Hwasan (north of Sinnyon.g).
East Sector
UN forces made slight gains northwest of Kigye.
Navy
US carrier units struck at enemy sea and land communications
on the west coast, and provided close ground support to UN troops
in the south sector.
Air
UN air forces continued close ground support, and heavy bombers
struck the Kyoniipo iron works and marshalling yards with fair to
excellent results.
IL General Situation
US Ambassador Mucci? has cabled from Pusan that the com-
pleted report by the United Nations Commission on Korea (UNCOK),
which is being hand carried from Pusan to Lake Success, unequiv-
ocally places responsibility on the North Korean Communists for
the aggression in Korea, and implies Soviet support tor the North
Korean action. The report contains no recommendations for
future UN action in Korea, and Muccio states that the views within
UNCOK are wide apart on this subject.
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5 September 1950
MEM421tANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
Military Situation
Sumrna
Over the weekend, North Korean forces in considerable
strength broke through positions held by the ROK forces on the
east coast In a push toward Kyongju. The US 24th Division has
been ordered to move into the area. Along the rest of the defense
perimeter, UN forces generally held their positions against heavy
enemy pressure.
UN naval units gave close support fire to ground units
along the east and south coast, and attacked North Korean mili-
tary and industrial targets in the Pyongyang area.
UN air units rendered close support to ground units,
and B-29's attacked a gunpowder plant in the North Korean in-
dustrial city of Haeju on the west coast.
South Sector
The US 25th Division continued to maintain its general
defense positions. in the face of continuons attacks from the
enemy's 6th and 7th Divisions. A battalion of the 27th Regiment
is encircled by the enemy and is being supplied by airdrop. To
the north in the US 2nd Division's zone, elements of the 2nd
Division and the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade are making slow
progress against the Changnyang bridgehead. Other units of the
2nd Division continue to hold new positions following earlier with.-
dra.wals.
Center Sector
The 27th UK Brigade (two battalions) has moved into
the line in the southernmost portion of the US let Cavalry's
zone near Tuksong., The 5th and 7th Cavalry Regime
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to hold their positions along the Naktong River to Waegwan.
Strong enemy forces in the area to the northeast of Waegwan cut
off elements of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, but contact was made
with these isolated elements later.
East Scott)!
The sector held by the ROK 1st and 6th Divisions re-
mained relatively quiet with only light enemy cOntact. The enemy's
12th Division penetrated positions defended by the ROK Capital
Division in the Kigye area and is reported to be threatening the
key city of Kyongju. The US 21st Regiment has established a
defense perimeter around the city, and the US 24th Division has
been ordered into the area. The ROK 8th and 3rd Divisions con-
tinued to hold on the right and left flanks of the enemy breakthrough.
Navy
Fire missions in support of ground troops were executed
by UN naval forces on the eastern and southern coastal fronts.
Other naval units attacked military and economic targets in the
Pyongyang area on the North Korean west coast.
Air
FEAF units provided close support to ground units.
13-29's attacked a gunpowder plant in the North Korean west
coast industrial city of Haeju. North 'Korean air action Was again
reported in the northern sector when a Yak fighter attacked a UN
observation plane.
Press reports indicate that a twin-engine bomber marked
with red stars (similar markings are used by the North Korean air
force) was shot down when it attacked a UN fighter patrol. A body
recovered from the wreckage by a UN destroyer was identified as
being that of a Soviet officer. (No official confirmation of the
press report has reached CIA.)
U. General Situation
No significant reports have been received during the
past 24 hours.
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I. Military Situation
Summary
The front lines remained relatively stable in all sectors except
the caved-in northern front from the Yongchon area to Pohang on the
east coast. In this area, enemy attacks forced a UN withdrawal from
Pohang, and strong enemy units are threatening both Kyangju and
Yongchon, key communication centers on the transportation network
connecting Pohang, Taegu, and Pusan.
Bad weather seriously curtailed UN air support for ground
units. Reconnaissance flyers continued to report large movements
of enemy troops and vehicles southward along the west coast of
North Korea, and two large convoys were sighted on the east coast
moving south toward Pohang.
South Sector
The US 25th Division continued to hold its position against
diminishing attacks by the enemy 6th and 7th Divisions. A pocket
of 1,000 enemy troops in the vicinity of Haman was completely
wiped out Further to the north in the US 2nd Division sector, US
Marines and elements of the 2nd Division pushed the euos.y back
to the Naktong River southwest of Changnyong and occupied defense
positions along commanding terrain.
Center Sector
Units of the US 1st Cavalry Division withdrew from the walled
town onKasan mountain about ten miles north of Taegu, but the
division continued to contain the enemy along its entire front.
British troops in this sector went into action for the first time
against enemy patrols east of the Naktong River.
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East Sector
The enemy remained relatively inactive on the UN left
(western) flank in this sector, but the ROK 6th Division attacked
to the north to close the gap between the division and the US 1st
Cavalry Division on its left. There was little enemy activity in
front of the ROK 8th Division, but further to the east, element of
three enemy divisions were pushing hard to cut the road running
from Pohang through Kyongju to Yongchon. The enemy lost five
tanks to combined UN naval, air, and artillery action north of
Pohang, but forced the ROK 3rd Division out of Pohang. The situa-
tion in the area between Yongchon and Kyongju is obscured, but an
extensive enemy breakthrough in the ROK Capital Division sector
is threatening both cities. (Late press reports from Tokyo state
that Yongchon has fallen to the enemy.) Reserve elements of the
US 24th Division are moving into the area to reinforce the UN troops
in the /hie.
Navy
US naval units cooperated in destroying five enemy tanks north
of Pohang, and naval aircraft hit communication lines in northwest
Korea.
Air
Bad weather limited UN air operations to the smallest number
of sorties in five weeks. US heavy bombers encountered accurate
flak in a raid on marshalling yards at Pyongyang and five planes
were damaged.
U. General Situation
Councellor of Embassy Drumright advises that General Walker
on 4 September issued orders for the immediate transfer of the UN
military headquarters from Taegu to Pusan leaving only a skeleton
staff in Taegu. General Walker will remain with the skeleton staff.
The move has been dictated by the serious North Korean encroach-
ment in the Kyongju-Yongchon area during the past two days where
the South Korean forces have shown little capability to contain the
enemy threats. General Walker advised the ROK Prime Minister to
move the South Korean military headquarters to Pusan and this was
scheduled for 5 September. The Prime Minister will shuttle be-
tween the two cities while the Home Ministry p1as2s to remain in
Taegu for the present.
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Militaz_matuation
Summary
There has been little change in the front lines during the past
24 hours. The enemy has continued to exert heavy pressure against
UN forces defending the Kyongju-Yongchon road in the east sector.
Heavy artillery and mortar fire has been directed against UN forces
all along the south front. Enemy forces, supported by tanks, have
entered Waegwan. UN air units flew a record number of combat air
sorties in good weather.
South Sector
Elements of the US 25th Division received extremely heavy
enemy mortar and artillery fire, but there were no reports of large
enemy infantry attacks. Recently located enemy pockets in the rear
of US positions were mopped up with an estimated 500 enemy wiped
out in one pocket. Further to the north in the Yongsan-Changnyong
area, the US 2nd Division received heavy enemy artillery and mor-
tar fire, and repulsed several enemy attacks with little change in
positions.
Center Sector
The US 1st Cavalry Division, holding the line west and north
of Taegu, reported continuous enemy attacks and several small
enemy infiltrations of the defense perimeter north of Taegu. The
battered town of Waegwan, about 12 miles northwest of Taegu, is
now occupied by enemy troops supported by several tanks. There
was no significant enemy activity in the ROK 1st and 6th Division
zone northeast of Taegu. The ROK 8th Division cleared an enemy
road block on the main highway two miles southeast of Yongchon.
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East Sector
The situation in the east sector remains fluid with enemy
forces reported along a line running four miles north and north-
east of Yongchon and six miles north of Kyongju. Enemy attacks
toward Kyongju are continuing against elements of the ROK Capital
Division and the US 24th Division. There was no significant activity
in the Pohang area, but the enemy continued pressure against the
ROK 3rd Division defending south of the city.
Navy
UN naval units engaged In patrol activity, and delivered fire
support for ground units in the Pohang area add on the Korean
south coast.
Air
The heaviest tactical air assault in 72 consecutive days of
air operations was made in good weather by UN air forces which
flew a total of 620 sorties, including 440 combat attacks. More
than half the missions were in support of UN ground forces in the
east sector. US heavy bombers struck iron works in the North
Korean city of Chongjin on the east coast.
IL General Situation
No significant developments have been reported during the
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
Summary
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During the past 24 hours no major changes occurred in the
battle line. ROK and US forces on the east coast continued to launch
limited attacks to stabilize this still confused sector. The ROK 8th
Division in the Yongchon area drove enemy patrols with tanks out of
that key communication town. North of Taegu, elements of the US
1st Cavalry Division forced the enemy from a strategic ridge and
are continuing cautious advance northward.
UN Naval action was limited to patrolling, close support fire
missions, and air strikes in west central Korea.
Air forces continued attacks in close support of ground units
and in line of communication interdiction. B-29's hit industrial
and transportation installations in the North Korean east coast city
of Songjin.
South Sector
Despite continuing enemy pressure, the US 25th Division has
defended its poeltions with no loss of ground. Press reports indi-
cate that the civilian population of Masan has been ordered to
evacuate the city in order to protect the rear areas in the 25th
Division zone against enemy infiltrations.
To the north along the Naktong River, the US 2nd Division
adjusted its northern flank to join the British 27th Brigade. The
23rd Regiment made a limited counterattack to secure more
favorable terrain. The 38th Regiment was attacked with results
as yet unreported.
Center Sector
In the Waegwan area, the US 1st Cavalry Division consolida-
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Regiment forced the enemy from a ridge in the vicinity of the Walled
City on Kasen mountain and is continuing a cautious attack to the
north. The '? OK 1st and 6th Divisions adjusted their lines north to
Join with the US 1st Cavalry. A heavy enemy attack was launched
against the 15th Regiment of the ROK 1st Division but no gains have
been reported. A heavy concentration of enemy forces has been re-
ported in the area several miles north of Kasan.
East Sector
The ROK 8th Division drove a small enemy force supported
by tanks from the key communications town a Yongchon. Heavy
fighting is still reported in this area. Task Force Church (formerly
designated as Task Force Jackson) continues to attempt to stabilize
the still confused situation in the Kyongju-Pohang area. The 21st
Regiment of the US 24th Division, supported by the 19th Regiment,
attacked north and northwest of Kyongju against strong enemy re-
sistance. Elements of the ROK Capital Division made an initial
gain of 2,000 yards north toward Angang, but were repulsed by a
strong enemy counterattack. An enemy attack on the ROK 3rd
Division 3,000 yards south of Pohang was repulsed with the aid of
naval fire.
Navy
UN naval action was limited to close support of ground troops,
patrolling of the east and west coasts, and strikes in west central
Korea by carrier based planes.
Air
UN air units executed close support missions and continued
interdiction of enemy lines of communication. A B-29 attack was
made on the light metals plant and the railroad yards in the North
Korean east coast city of Scaagjin.
II General Situation
No significant reports have been received during the past 24
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The enemy made no significant gains in the past 24 hours. The
situation remains serious, however, with heavy enemy pressure continuing,
particularly in the Yongehon4yoneu area.
Naval forces provided artillery support of UN forces opposing an
enemy advance in the east sector, and east and west coastal patrols
were maintained.
While bad weather limited U8 air forces to 245 sorties, the lowest
since mid-July, B-298 bombed industrial and railroad targets in North
Korea.
fiallgargataZ
The US 27th Regiment repulsed three enemy attacks, one of which was
described as a Rbanzain attack, the first so far reported in the Korean
war. The US 5th Regiment successfully reptlsed a frontal attack, but
was being harassed in the rear by infiltrating groups. Although the re-
mainder of the sector remained fairly quiet, constant probing patrols and
rear area road movements indicated the possibility of further heavy
attacks in the Chinjuraesan area. In the northern portion of the sector,
vest of Changnyong? an enemy attack in battalion strength Made slight
gains, but was contained by the US 38th .Regiment. Despite the withdrawal
of some enemy troops to the west bank of the Nektong River in several
bridgehead areas, the enemy has improved the gyongpung bridgehead and
appears able to renew strong attacks in the US 2nd Division zone.
gentern_82stag
The VS 7th Cavalry Regiment repulsed an attack of estimated batta-
lion strength northeast of Weep:an. The US 8th Cavalry Regiment, however,
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was forced by the enemy, probably in regimental strengths to withdraw
from the ridge previously gained in the vicinity of Kasen nnuntain.
A large enemy force of unknown strength has been reported moving south
toward the Kasen regions possibly indicating greater enemy strength
than the four divisions known to be in the Waegwan area. To the east$
the ROK 1st and 6th Divisions held the lines against heavy enemy pressure.
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The situation ih the YongehoneKyongju area remains fluid. Enemy
tank-supported troops entered the city of Yongchon and were driven out,
but at latest report had re-entered the city. The North Korean forces
hold a railroad station less than four miles southeast of Yongehon.
The hostile advances in this area have caused an eetension of UN lines
around the enemy salient, and a consequent thinning out of forces. More-
over, it appears that only a portion of the North Korean 15th Division
has been utilized in the action thus far, with the remainder still in
reserve
In the Angang-gyengju corridors no enemy gains have been reported
ROK eats made slight withdrawals to the northeast of Kyongju? in the
line extending toward Pohang. Yonil airfield is still held by elements
of the US 9th Regiment.
IL.
Shelling and night illumination missions were exeouted by UN naval
forces off the at coast in the Pohang area in pupport of the gronfld
troops. Artillery support was &leo provided in the south sector, atd
east and west coast patrols were maintained. A west coast petrol reported
mines in the eaters off Chinnampe.
A211
UN air forces were limited by bad weather to 245 sorties, only 126
of which mere combat missions, the lowest number since mid-July. B-29s0
however, had better weather over North Korea and tueceeded in bombing the
Chosen Nitrogen Explosive Company at Haeju, with good to excellent resits
reported. Other successful bombing attacks were made against the main
rail line between Seoul and Pyongyeng.
II0 Geell2EanUtBiltigt
According to unofficial reports s the South Korea National Assembly
voted on 8 September to ask the UN Security Council for a general offen-
sive against the North Korean "before harvest time." An AsseMbler resolu-
tion noted "with grave concern" that crops in Communiateheld areas may be
lost unless UN forces retake the granary of Korea before the September
harvest.
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11 September 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
Summary
North Korean action during the past 48 hours was character-
ized by small scale probing attacks along most of the front.
Enemy troops made small gains north and west of Taegu, and
penetrated defense positions south of UN-held Yonil airfield
below Pohang. In the Yongchon area, however, ROK troops re-
ported considerable gains. UN naval aircraft struck hard at
defensive installations on islands in Inchon harbor, and other
air units stepped up their attack against lines of communication
throughout Korea.
Ground Forces
South Sector. The US 25th Division continued to hold its
positions west of Masan against small probing attacks by ele-
ments of the enemy 6th and 7th Divisions. Further to the north,
the US 2nd Division repulsed an enemy attack in regimental
strength without loss of position, but the enemy is reported
building up strength on the east side of the Naktcag River in the
Hyonpung area.
Center Sector. Heavy enemy pressure forced elements of
the US 1st Cavalry Division to withdraw from 300 to 1,000 yards
north and west of Taegu. The ROK 1st and 6th Divisions con-
tinued to hold their positions north of Sinnyong against light
enemy attacks.
PP
East Sector. Elements of the North Korean 15th Division
which were forced back several miles from the Yongchon-Kyongju
road by the ROK 8th Division, lost two tanks, several guns, and
numerous small arms in disorganized retreat. Brisk but inde-
cisive fighting continues north of Kyongju and south of Pohang.
UN forces appear to be in firm control of Kyongju, but the UN
position around Yonil is being threatened by an enemy penetra-
tion south of the airfield.
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UN naval units continued to support ground troops in the Pohang
area and in the area west of Masan with harassing and interdictive
bombardment. A UN naval patrol on the east coast to latitude 400
north used a helicopter to spot and control fire on land targets.
The same patrol sank two enemy patrol craft and damaged four
others. Naval aircraft severely damaged defensive installations on
islands guarding the inner approach to Inchon harbor on the west
coast.
Air Force
UN aircraft stepped up the interdiction of communications,
striking in force against railroads, bridges, tunnels, marshalling
yards, and highways in both North and South Korea.
II. General Situation
The South Korean Assembly voted overwhelmingly on 6 Septem-
ber to request President Rhee to dismiss Prime Minister-Defense
Minister Sin Sungmo and Rome Minister Chough Pyung Ok. The
President is expected to refuse the request.
The attack on Chough is based on his alleged violation of con-
stitutional immunities in the arrest of an Assemblyman for under-
cover Communist activity and the subsequent refusal to release
him. Rhee and Chough maintain that it is dangerous to release a
Communist agent during the hostilities regardless of immunities.
The Assembly's feeling against Sin is stronger and its causes
more complex. The feeling derives from Sin's alleged unbending
foreign ways, personal jealousies of prominent politicians, and
the lobbying of two important South Korean generals who have
been relieved for cause on General Walker's order.
The US Embassy considers both Sin and Chough to be doing
outstanding jobs. ROK assembly leaders appear impressed by
the Embassy's confidential indications that a domestic quarrel
would have serious external effects at this time but whether these
leaders will take steps to prevent an acrimonious legislative-
executive battle is not known.
Radio Pyongyang has announced the death in action on 8 Sep-
tember of Lt. General Kang Kun, North Korean Chief of Staff and
occupant of several important political posts.
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12 September 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
L Mi1itarySituatton
Summary
All sectors of the front have remained relatively quiet dur-
ing the past 24 hours. The enemy made minor attacks in the
South and center sectors. UN forces continued to advance in the
east sector. Naval units of the UN forces engaged in patrolling
and provided close support. UN air forces flew 665 sorties, a
record number, of which 463 were combat attacks.
Ground
South Sector. The US 35th Regiment repulsed four enemy
attackTCWW24th Regiment repulsed a minor attack, suffer-
ing no damage. Along the Naktong River in the Changnyong-
ifyonpung area, the US 23rd and 38th Regiments also repulsed
minor attacks.
Center Sector. An exchange of fighting in the Waegwan-
Kasan?E?ieaTr'esiiiied in slight gains for the US 7th Cavalry Regi-
ment, and a slight withdrawal by the US 8th Cavalry Regiment.
The enemy continued heavy pressure against the ROK 1st
Division's left flank, but ROK forces maintained their positions
in this area.
East Sector. The advance of the ROK 8th Division against
the Wan crii.ean 15th Division continued, with the ROK division
advancing approximately 6,000 yards in the Yongchon area.
Other UN forces in the Kyongju-Pohang area made slight gains
against the enemy penetration near Yonil airfield.
Rear Areas. Elements of North Korean security troops
which have been reported in Yongdok, Ulchin, Yonghae, and
Samchok, on the east coast, are apparently engaged in establishing
coastal defenses. A convoy of an undetermined number of vehicles
was reported moving along the Pyongyang-Seoul road, and another
convoy of 100 to 150 vehicles was reported movin
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The UN east coast patrol fired support missions in the Pohang
area, while other units provided close support fire in the south sec-
tor. West coast patrol units reported additional mines in the west
coast waters.
Air Forces
A record number of sorties, totalling 665, was flown by UN
aircraft. Of the 463 combat sorties, 386 were close support
missions. Other air activity included a 11-29 mission which
bombed an ammunition storage dump near Pyongyang with excel-
lent results.
IL General Situation
The Republic of Korea is sending a six-man delegation to
attend the fall session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Initially, the National Assembly had voted to send a three-man
delegation independently of the executive, but the delegation
finally selected represents a compromise between the choices
of President Rhee and the Assembly. ROK Foreign Minister
Ben C. Limb and the ROK Ambassador to the US, John Chang,
will lead the delegation.
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation,
I. Military Situation
Summary
UN forces continued to advance in the east sector against
light to moderate enemy resistance; other sectors were generally
quiet. Naval units of the UN patrolled both coasts, executed fire
missions, and made carrier air strikes against inland targets. UN
air forces continued close support missions and accentuated the
interdiction program against enemy facilities.
Ground
South Sector. The US 25th Division repulsed one light attack
and disrsen enemy patrol. The US 2nd Division continued the
defense of the Yongsan-Hyonpung area, eliminating small enemy
pockets in the rear.
Center Sector. The British 27th Brigade continued the de-
fense ong-TinVik of the US 1st Cavalry Division zone. The US
5th Cavalry Regiment withdrew slightly, while the 7th Cavalry
Regiment consolidated slight gains. The ROK 1st and 6th Divisions
continued the defense of their zones.
East Sector. The ROK 8th Division made slight gains north-
east of Yongchon. The ROK Capital Division is reorganizing and
preparing to attack after making small gains. Other UN forces
farther to the east also made some advances against light resistance.
Navy
Naval units continued to patrol the east and west coast, pro-
vided fire support in the south and east sectors, and made carrier
air strikes against inland targets.
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UN air forces continued close support missions. The pro-
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strikes were made against marshalling yards, railroad junctions,
bridges, and military targets in cities and towns.
H. General Situation
No significant developments have been reported during the
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
Summar."
14 September 1950
Enemy ground action during the period was confined to
patrolling and intermittent artillery firing and there were no
significant changes in the front lines. Typhoon conditions in
Japan and Korea severely restricted air operations, but UN naval
surface and air units succeeded in making heavy attacks against
Installations in the Inchon port area.
Ground
South Sector. The US 25th Division continued to defend the
Masan al?:er", aga?Eit small-scale enemy patrol actions, and was
meeting stiff enemy resistance in attempting to wipe out a pocket
of 300 enemy troops behind the front lines. Further to the north,
the US 2nd Division continued the defense of the Yongsan-Hyonpung
area.
Center Sector. The US 1st Cavalry Division continued to
hold its positions west and north of Taegu. A screening force
was active against small elements of the North Korean 10th
Division southwest of Taegu near Ilyongtmg. The ROK 15th Regi-
ment reported a gain of 1,000 yards against light enemy resistance
In the vicinity of the walled city on Kasen mountain ten miles north
of Taegu.
East Sector. UN forces made slight gains northeast of
Yongchon and north of Kyondu.
Navy
UN ships and naval aircraft bombarded installations in the
harbor area at Inchon on the Korean west coast. Three US de-
stroyers in the bombardment received hits from enem shore
batteries and one destroyer suffered consider
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Typhoon conditions restricted air activity over Japan and
Korea to a total of 240 effective sorties.
IL General Situation
No significant developments have been reported in the past
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15 September 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
L MiIitay Situation
Summary
Following two days of preparatory bombardment by UN naval
forces, elements of the US 1st Marine Division landed on Wolmi-
do, an island in Inchon harbor, early in the morning of 15 Septem-
ber, Korean time (late in the afternoon of 14 September, EST).
On the next high tide, US Marines landed in Inchon city. Initial
enemy opposition has been light. Meanwhile, ROK units, also
supported by UN naval bombardment, landed on the east coast
north of Pohang. In southeast Korea there was little change in the
front lines.
Ground
Inchon Area: Elements of the US 1st Marine Division, US Army
Tentl"?Coicured the island of Wolmi-do in Inchon harbor with
a minimum of casualties in only an hour and a half. The enemy
appeared to have been taken by surprise, and 80 North Koreans,
who were reported to have surrendered willingly, were taken
prisoner. Late in the afternoon of 15 September, Korean time,
additional landings by Marine units were made on the beach of
Inchon city. Light enemy opposition on the beachhead was rapidly
overcome.
Southeast Korea: Enemy patrols were active along the southern
sector west o?f-T?Ialian and in the Naktong bridgehead west of Yongsan
and Changyong, but there was no significant change in the front lines
In the Taegu area of the center sector, elements of the US 1st
Cavalry Division made slight gains and secured favorable terrain
features along the front. Northeast of Taegu elements of the ROK
1st Division captured a hill position two miles east of the walled
city on Kasan mountain. In the east sector, UN elements have con-
tinued their slow advance, and now control the town of Angang and
the secondary road from Angang to Yongchon. Pre
cate that a landing by ROK units has been made ips
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UN naval units and carrier based aircraft completed two days
preparatory bombardment of defensive installations in the Inchon
area and gave intensive support to landing operations by the US
1st Marine Division. Other carrier-based aircraft patrolled the
west coast from Mokpo to Kunsan, and the Yellow Sea north of
Inchon. Enemy defenses on the southern extremity of the Ongjin
Peninsula at Tungsan-got were shelled by UN surface craft. UN
naval units also continued to provide gunfire support for ground
units in the 'Pohang and Masan areas.
Air
Improved weather permitted an increase in air operations. The
Interdiction of enemy supply routes north of the 38th parallel was
stepped-up with medium and light bombers attacking the main rail
line between Pyongyang and the Yalu River.
II. General Situation
Radio Pyongyang reaction to UN landings at Inchon was prompt.
Prior to any official UN announcement of the landings, the North
Korean radio claimed that North Korean forces had repulsed a
landing and that shore batteries shelled UN warships, sinking
three destroyers, four landing craft and other vessels. Somewhat
later, US 8th Army Headquarters in Korea picked up a Pyongyang
broadcast acknowledging the invasion at Inchon, and stating that
UN forces had advanced half the 22 miles inland to Seoul.
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16 September 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. _M_LlyaELSI_L'
Summary
Approximately 17,000 UN personnel are now ashore at Inchon.
Elements of the US 1st Marine Division have advanced to positions
three miles east of Inchon, astride the Seoul road. Along the front
in southeast Korea, slight gains have been made by UN forces in
attacks from Chindong to Yongchon. UN naval surface and carrier
air units supported ground troops in the Inchon-Seoul area while
surface units bombarded the east coast in support of ROK marines
who landed on the east coast north of Pohang.
Ground
Inchon Area. The attack by the US Tenth Corps is gaining
momentum. The city of Inchon has been secured, and ROK forces
have been charged with the maintenance of internal security and
the establishment of a government for Inchon. Meanwhile elements
of the US 1st Marine Division have advanced three miles east of
Inchon along the road to Seoul. Approximately 17,000 troops, with
tanks and 155mm. howitzers, have been put ashore at Inchon. The
local North Korean security forces were quickly overcome. Enemy
units attempting to converge on Inchon with additional support have
been attacked by UN naval aircraft which destroyed 200 vehicles
and an undetermined number of tanks.
Southeast Korea. Along the 90-mile front from Chindong in the
south to Yongchon in the north, UN forces took the offensive, and
made slight overall gains against enemy resistance varying from
light to heavy. UN forces made slight gains in the south sector
from Chindong to Hyontnmg, reached the east bank of the Naktong
River below Waegwan, and entered Angang in the east. Patrols of
the ROK 3rd Division, however, on the extreme east sector, were
repulsed by withering small arms fire. ROK marines have landed
on the east coast north of Pohang.
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Rear Areas. Air observers reported approximately 50 vehicle:,
and -Walks moving south below Antung (near the northeast Korea-
Manchurian border). In the Seoul area, UN naval air reconnaissance
flights reported several thousand troops dressed in white moving in
the direction of Inchon.
Nau
UN naval vessels supported ground troops on both coasts with
artillery fire, while carrier air units struck at enemy forces attemIting
to converge on Inchon. The Command Post of the US Tenth Army Corps
has been established afloat off Inchon.
Air Forces
Air forces made strikes against marshalling yards and storage
facilities near the southeastern battle zone at Taejon, Andong, and
Chonju. Other units assisted in neutrallzing enemy resistance
against the ROK marine landings on the east coast. Bad weather
prevented planned strikes by heavy bombers in the Waegwan area,
but other heavy bomber units struck secondary targets at Pyongyang
and Wonsan, where marshalling yards and dock areas were hit with
excellent results.
IL General Situation
No significant reports have been received during the past 24
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18 September 1950
The US 1st Marine Division has expanded the Inchon beadhhead,
capturing Kimpo airfield to the northeast and approaching within two
miles of the main rail line running south from Seoul to Swan. Marine
fighter aircraft have landed at Kimpo, the best airfield in southern
Korea, and the engineers state the field is in condition to beadle any
type of aircraft. In the southeastern beadhhead enemy resistance
continues, and there is no indication yet of a general breakielp in
enemy resistance or a withdrawal to the north.
Gragaft
InSivangsda. The US 13t Marine Diviaion has secured Kimpo air?
field against light opposition by elements of the North Korean 18th
Division. Enepy resistance is stiffening on the flanks of the Marine
beachhead, but the US 7th Division is WM landing at Inchon to rein?
force the UN position.
aolagatiannSector. Although UN forces made gains on some
parts of the front, particularly in the north and in the US 2nd
Division sector along the Naktong River, enemy resistonee remained
stiff West of Masan and north of Taegu. The US 25th Division repulsed
oeveral companyesize attacks west of Masan and met etin resistance
In attempting to reetore positions lost in previous action. The U$
2nd Division met stubborn enepy resistance west of Yongsan, but
elements of the Division pushed toward the Naktong River below Hyonpung
and captured numerous headquarters personnel of the enemy 17th Regi?
ment, 2nd Division. Enemy resistance was also stiff in the US lot
Cavalry Division sector west and north of Taegu, and there was little
change in the front lines Enemy resistance wao generally light along
the northern section of the perimeter and ROK units made gains of up
to 5,000 yards.
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Marine units in the Inchon area have now advanced inland to the
extreme limits of naval gunfire, but UN Ships off Inchon continue to
support the flanks of the beachhead. Carrier-based aircraft are
providing close support for advanced ground elements. UN naval unite
continued to bombard the enemy in Pohang.
Bad weather continued to hamper air operations, but close ground
support was provided UN troops around the entire southeastern perimeter.
Medium bombers were diverted to attack enemy troops concentrations west
of Waegwan.
II. asozajkaa
North Korean radio broadcasts have ignored the new UN landing at
Inchon except for the initial comment that on 15 September naval shore
batteries of the People's Armed Forces repulsed one enemy destroyer
off Inchon?
Meanwhile, Ambassador Mucci? stressed the urgency of early steps
to rebuild schools in recaptured South Korean territory. Both sides
have used the buildings for military purposes and maey schools have
been destroyed. Mucci? points out that reestablishing the sdhool
system will be necessary to develop a democratic society, to raise the
morale of the general populace, and to prevent the growth of anti-US
feeling after the elation of the return home wears off.
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,IZTFerECT: The Korean Situation
Military Situation
Summary
19 tiepterebee 1950
UN' forces, spearheaded by the US 1st Maxine Divieeon, whicL
meeting increased reeAstance from two regiments of the North
eorean 18th Division west of the Han River, are continuing to adv:;
past Kimpo airfield and along the main highway from Inchon to Sec.11,
i'01)K Marines advanced rort. of Inchon to proteet the UN left flank;
elements of the US 7th Division are moving southeast of Yachonto,
protect the right flank. Air observer reports at' enemy to move- Fv)
mets toward Seoul from the south indicate the possibility of in- 4\
ereased enemy resistance in the area. 5m southeastern 3iurca, the
enemy held firm northwest of Taegu across the main lines of maee71
irom Taegu toward Taelon. Resistance slackened in the eeetors east
nd south of Taegu, however, and UN forces are advanciag in these
areas.
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Inchon_ Front: Numerous enemy counter-attacks ageinst the
YS mariiiiig 6n lainpo airfield have been repulsed, and the Marines
nave pushed on to the west bank of the Hon River northeast of Kimoo
ROK Marines have pusLed approximately five miles north
:Inchon against light enemy resistance to secure the UN left flanle,
fflements of the US 7th Divisim, eupported by tanks, ere moving
southeast from Inchon to secure the right flank ond to cut the roals
leading south from Seoul to Suwon and Taejon. Enemy re:znforce-
olents moving toward Seoul from Suwon and Taelon are mezier heavy
ettack by UN air forces.
.k,utheastern Frent: In the southern sector west of .K..san,
-the L'!5?LI: meeting stiff resistance from the Caeray
,1 Division but a US ad7ance is underway on both flanks. Tharther
the north, elemenier the US 21.1d Divik-3ion cleared out e, stubbcele
nemy strong point et of the Naktatfw River, wii1e other re:.Erenents
the Division exoendeCi ieridreehead on the west bank ef the
:C.aktcng to a depth of 07?.;7 a mile. Air observer report dicate
movement of enemy teooes tc the rear in this sector, -.Enemy resist-
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save secu.re,d a bridgehead across the Naktong River the west of
Taegu. ROK units are pushing forward all along the north sector
ef the perimeter against enemy resistance which varies from flgit
to moderate,. ROK troops have entered the hotly contested walled
city on Kasan mountain 12 miles north of Taegu, and have advanced
aCTOSS a swollen river south of Pohang to within 500 yards of the
rubbled port city.
a vy
UN naval forces, supporting, the Inchon beachhead, have 1and,e6,
over 28,000 men, 14,883 vehicles, and 14,173 tons of supplies.
Carrier-based planes are providing close ground support and 1nte:/..-
6iicting the movement of enemy reinforcements toward Seoul from
the north and south.
Air
improved weather permitted UN a.ir forces to fly 501 effective
sorties. Forty B-29"s saturated a two square mile area of enemy-
held territory west of thP, Naktong River in support of UN ground
forces below Waegwan.
IL General Situation
Radio Pyongyang broadcast on 15 September that the .Pra.esi-
diUM of the Supreme People's Assembly had announced the release
of "Comrade' Ho Song Tack from his post as North Korean ,
liiinister of Labor. No reason for the discharge was specified.
This is the first !mown dismissal of a high-ranking North Korean
official since the outbreak of hostilities.
The press carried reports of a brief ceremony in Inchon when
Pyo Hak Mun (jailed for 70 days during the Communist administra-
tion.) was reinstalled as mayor of the city by the South Koreans.
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20 September 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
Summary
UN forces in strength have crossed the Han River west of Seoul.
In the southeast, UN troops have established another bridgehead
across the Naktong River, and are strengthening the previously
gained bridgeheads. UN forces have recaptured the Walled City and
east coast port city of Pohang. Naval and air force units are con-
tinuing close support and interdiction missions.
Ground
Inchon Front. Elements of the US 1st Marine Division have
crosserilieTTIan-River west of Seoul in strength, while other ele-
ments have engaged enemy forces south of the river. The ROK
marines on the left flank have encountered troops of the North
Korean 107th Security Regiment. Kimpo airfield is in use.
Southeastern Front. In the south sector, the US 35th and 27th
Reg1iiii[s on the have made advances, but strong enemy
resistance held back the US 24th Regiment in the center west of
Haman. The US 23rd Regiment of the 2nd Division further to the
north established another bridgehead across the Naktong River
west of Yongsan, while the 38th Regiment consolidated the crossing
west of Changnyong.. The UK 27th Brigade repulsed two small scale
enemy attacks near Hyonpung. The US 24th Division reinforced the
bridgehead across the Naktong due west of Taegu. The US 1st
Cavalry Division northwest of Taegu made slight gains against
strong enemy resistance, and elements of the division advanced to
Waegwan. ROK forces along the orth sector recaptured the Walled
City, and advanced generally along the line from Kasen to Pohang.
the east sector, ROK forces re-entered Pohang, and gained high
ground overlooking Kigye.
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Carrier-based naval and marine aircraft flew 191 sorties,
providing close support for ground troops and attacking enemy
transportation facilities, vehicles, and troop concentrations in
the vicinity of Seoul. UN surface vessels maintained the west
coast blockade. On the east coast north of Pohang the ROK
marines were evacuated from the beached LST by life rafts
through heavy surf; some ROK personnel refused the life raft
journey, and chanced an escape south through the enemy lines.
Air
Kimpo airfield is in operation, and cargo planes have already
flown 215 tons of supplies into the field. Other air force units
flew 357 combat sorties in support of the UN troops on the south-
eastern front. Bombers continued strikes against rail lines,
marshalling yards, troop barracks, and other military targets,
concentrating on those most immediately affecting the enemy's
attempts to reinforce troops in the Seoul area from the north.
IL General Situation
North Korean communiques continue to minimize the serious-
ness of the Inchon landings and to claim that counterattacks are
underway to destroy the beachhead. Although Radio Pyongyang
has admitted actions that UN forces have taken the offensive in
southeastern Korea in recent days, the broadcasts continue to
claim success for Communist arms in this area. The North
Korean people have not yet been informed by the Communists
that the UN landings at Inchon may necessitate a North Korean
withdrawal from southern Korea.
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MEPPRANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
MillitttSituation
Summar y
21 September 1950
Although UN forces are building pressure against Seoul and
large numbers of North Korean troops are reportedly moving to
the defense of that city, no major changes have occurred on the two
front. In the Inchon area, the US let Marine Division continued to
rush men and supplies across the Ban River, but met stiff resist-
ance in the advance toward Seoul. Altheugh enemy resistance is
Weakening in the southeastern front, there is no firm indication of
a general withdrawal, Carrier-based planes took over the entire
support mission near Seoul as UN troops advenced beyond naval
gunfire range. UN air forces flew a new record number of sorties,
totalling 693.
Ground
- Inchon Front. Enemy resistance is increasing. east of the Han
US 1st Marine Division is encountering a heavy
network of land mines and prepared defense positions. The ROK
marines and elements of the .US 7th Division are patrollirki the -
flanks of the UN advance toward Seoul,
. Southeastern Front. Enemy resistance is weakening on all sec.
tors'Orailfolif, 1.'161M-ere is no firm indication yet of a general
withdrawal. The? principal advances by UN forces were made along
the NaktontRiver, where the US 9th Regiment succeeded in estab-
lishing another bridgehead jut northof the jundtion of the Naktong
and Nam rivers.. The US 23rd and 38th Regineentet-are consolidating
their positions west of the Nalctong along the Chmgnyong-Flyonpung
sector. The Taegu-Waegwan road has been opened, but the US 1st
Cavalry Division has been impeded' in the advance north by enemy
minefields south and southwest.of Tabu. Limited gains were made
along the north sector from the Walled City area to Pohang.
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UN troops in the Inchon-Seoul area have advanced beyond naval
gunfire range, but carrier-based planes .are executing close suppor;:
missions. Including MiSSIOriS flown in the south sector near Chinju,
naval aircraft flew a total of 274 sorties. Surface vessels main.
tamed the blockade of the west coast, and patrolled the east coast.
Mr
UN air forces flew a record number of sorties, reaching a
total of 698, of which 478 were combat attacks. Cargo planes flew
into the Kimpo airfield 394 tons of supplies and 188 passengers.
Most of the military and industrial targets in Korea have been
neutralized, but 60 B-294s were despatched to attack road and rail
Ines, and to interdict the movement of personnel and supplies by
the enemy.
IL General Situation
No significauit reports have been received within the past 24
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation.
I. tat7 Situ on
Stm
Hard fighting continues between the North Korean defenders of
Saadi and the US Marines on the western outskirts of the city and in
the industrial suburb of Yongdungpo on the southern side of the Han
River,. US Army units have secured the town of Suwon nearly 20 miles
saath of Semi. In southeastern Korea UN forces have made substantial
gaimain several sectors, but even thatIgh enemr resietance is slacken,-
ing on some fronts, there is no evidence of a general enemy withdrawal
or disintegratian.
Ground
- Seoul Area. Heavy anew resistance continues in the Seoul suburb
of 11Q-475565 -an the south bank of the Han River, and Lihrines on the
north bank are meeting otiff enc* resistance on the nerthwestern
outskirts of Seoul. The oecupation of Suwon :by US 7th Division
troops on the main north-south high and railroad 20 miles south of
Seoul, combined with the Marine poeition across the railroad northwest
of Seoul, leaves only one other rotate from south-central Korea open
to mew reinforcements attempting to enter the ??t/.
Southeastern Area, On the front near Masan, the US 25th Division
pushed forward up fa 8,000 yards toward Chinju against light enemy
opposition, but stiff enemy resistance prevented forward movement of
the Divisionte southern flank. Purther to the north in the US 2nd
Division zone, accurate enemy mortar and artillery fire forced the
US 9th RCT to withdraw to the east bank of the Naktong River. Other
elements or the 2nd Division egpanded their bridgeheads west of the
Naktong against moderate to heavy mew resistance. In the Taegu_ area,
UN elements are within two miles of Songlu and US 1st Cavalry units
have pushed five miles northwest of Whegwan on the main road to
Kumelion. Other elements of the 1st Cavalry Division gained 12,000
yards north of Tabu.dong? passing through Hajang-dong without meeting
enemy opposition. ROK units mopped up anew pockets in the %lied
City north of Taegu, captured Uihung? and advanced several miles
north of Pohxi on the east coast to the town of Hunghae.
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UN carrier-based aircraft continue to provide close support to
UN ground forces in the Seoul area and to strike at enemy transporta-
tion facilities in west central Eorea. UN naval units supported the
advancing ground units north of Pohang and west of Masan in the
southeaeternarea.
Air
Good weather permitted another day of maximum air support by
UN air forces. Close coordination was achieved with ground units in
a concentrated attack against an estimated 30 enemy tanks and aelf-
propelled guns in the Song/a area west of Taegu.
II. General Situation
Radio Pyongyang reports that more than 8000000 youths in North
Korea have enlisted in the Peoplets Armed Forces while more than
4000000 in the occupied southern area have enlisted in the volunteer
corps. The broadcast did not enlarge upon the state of training or
present disposition of these enlistees.
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23 September 1950
The build-up of supplies and psrsonnel is continuing in the UN bah-
head in the Inchon-Seoul area as stubborn resistance by enemy elemento In
prepared positions in Yongdongpo slowed the advance on Seoul. In south-
eastern Korea, the enemy continued to resist stubbornly in some sectors,
but it is clear that some troops aro being withdrawn to the north and
others are faced with a shortage of supplies. The US 8th Army advanced
on all fronts with the most significant gain taking elements on the US
it Cavalry Division to within 7 miles of Sangda on the principal alter-
nate road to Seoul.
Ground
Seoul Area. There was little change in the front lines in the Inchon-
Seoul area as the US 1st Marine Division contirned to encounter bitter
resistance from enemy units in prepared positions in Yongdongpo. Other
Marine units were encountering determined resistance in the northwestern
outskirts of Seoul, but US 7th Division patrols operating from Suwon en-
countered only light and scattered resistance along the road to Seoul
20 miles to the north.
Southeastern Area. Elements of the US 25th Division overcame modenate
to heavy resistance and advanced westward to within 7 miles of Chinju.
Extensive land mine fields covered by artillery fire are being encountered.
Further to the north, the southern flank of the US 2nd Division continued
to receive heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire, but the center ann
north flank of the Division moved further west of the Naktong River, cap-
taring the crossroad towns of Chogye and Sinban-ni and pushing to within
5 miles of the town of gyopchon. Elements of the US 24th Division and
the 27 UK Brigade advanced approximately 5 miles along the rain highway
from Taegu northwest to within 7 miles of Kumchon. Elements of the 1st
Cavalry Division advanced north of Taegu, to within 7 miles of Sangja
on the principal alternate highway from southern Korea to Seoul. In the
northern sector, ROK troops pushed forward and one spearhead entered
Uisong on the main highway leading to Andong and west-central Korea. On
the east coast ROK troops are now 10 miles north of Pohang.
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UN carrier-based aircraft continue to provide close support to
ground forces in the r;eoul-Inchon area and to harass enemy troops at-
teqpting to move north to reinforce the I;eoul ;arrison. UN naval units
patrolled the east and west coasts of Xorea and provided fire support
for the ,Itai troops advancing north of Pohanr; on the east coast road.
Air
UN aircraft provided close support for UN troops in southeastern
Korea and assisted the US 24th Division in destroying 5 tanks vest of
?:aegwan.
II. General Situation
No significant deve1op4ents have been reported durin:-; the past 24
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I. alitEzlituation
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25 September 1950
US Uhrines, heavily engaged in the northern outskirts of Seoul
by a determined enemy resisting stubbornly from prepared positions,
advanced only 750 yards during the past 24 hours. In the southern
section of the city, a regiment of the US 7th Division has crossed
the Han River and penetrated 2,000 yards. Other elements of the
7th Division patrolling south of Suaon are within 45 miles of a
link?up with advanced patrols of the US 1st Cavalry Division tbich
were last reported in the city of Chongju. The disintegration of
the North Korean perimeter in the southeast was accelerated over the
vxekend mith major UN advances on all fronts. Mile small isolated
enemy pockets continued to resist in midely separated areas, nir
observation indicates increased enemy troop movement to the north
and northwest from the southeastern battle zone.
Ground
Seoul Area. Four enemy regiments stiffened their resistance in
the n-rthern outskirts of Seoul and limited US Marine advances to
750 yards. The 32nd "Aeginent of the US 7th Division crossed the
Han River from the south and advanced 2:000 yards into the city
against moderate resistance. The Inchon beachhead was reinforced
by the landing of elements of the 157th Regiment of the US llth
Airborne Division and the 17th Regiment of the MK Capital Division,
The 31st aegiment of the US 7th Division: patrolling south of Suwon,
engaged small enemy concentrations.
Southeastern Area. The disintegration of the enemy's perimeter
was hastened over the weekend by major UN advances on all fronts.
The US 25th Division, encountering decreasing resistance along the
south coast, was reported in the outskirts of Chinju. The 2nd
Division advancine -eestmard across the Naktong encountered stiff
enemy resistance in the area of Hyopchon, but continued forward to
the north of that city. The US 24th Division also was heavily en?
gaged by enemy rear euard action in the vicinity of Kumchon. The
breakthrough of the 7th Cavalry ae;,;iment of the US 1st Cavalry
Division enabled a reinforced company to penetrate northmard to the
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key city of Chongju? only 45 airline miles from the southernmost
patrols from the Inchon beachhead. The capture of the North Korean
supply center of Andoni4 by a regiment of the acA' 8th Division, and
the 10K 3rd Bivisionss advance to the town of Yongdok on the east
coast were symptomatic of the breakup of the North Korean effort
in this area. Air observation confirms heavy enemy movement to the
north and northwest from the southeastern battle zone.
22-7Z.
UN carrier-based aircraft continued close support of UN ground
forces in the Seoul area and interdiction of lines of communication
in west central Korea. UN naval units fired close support missions
for rapidly advancing api'; units along the east coast and supported
ground efforts in the Seoul area.
Air
A new high in sorties was achieved by UN air forces vdth a total
of 728 (432 combat). =ective close support was provided advancing
ground units along the southeastern jDerimeter. Retreating North
Korean columns were strafed. B-29 1s concentrated on interdiction of
lines of communication and general military targets. Road and rail
communications into C)coul were cub in 30 places by air action.
II. General Situation
No significant developments were reported during the past 143
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26 September 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
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Seoul has been captured by. UN forces. A house-to-house search is
being conducted within the city to eliminate remaining enemy resistance.
Along the old Pusan perimeter, UN forces continued to advance against
only scattered resistance from the retreating enemy.
Ground
Seoul Area. Enemy forces estimated to number 2,000 men began a re-
treat northeast from Seoul on the afternoon of 25 September (Korean
time) and only pockets of enemy resistance were encountered on 26 Sep-
tember (Korean time) as US !'arines, US Army, and ROK troops gained con-
trol of the capital of the Republic of Korea.
Southeast Area. Along the old Pusan perimeter, enemy forces of-
fered moderate resistance in scattered areas from Chinju north to
Kumchon. Practically no enemy opposition was encountered by the US
1st Cavalry Division in its advance to within 40 miles of the Inchon
beachhead. ROK troops moving north to Hamchang, Yechon and ten miles
beyond Yongdok also met little enemy opposition. Other UV forces cap-
tured Kumchon and advanced in the direction of Yongdong against moderate
enemy resistance. US troops operating west of the Naktong River have
captured Kochang and Chinju. Enemy troops in the Chinju area are re-
ported to be changing into civilian clothing.
Navy
A US destroyer on patrol off the northeast coast of Korea was
damaged, presumably by a mine. There have been no previous reports
of enemy mining activity on the east coast, although a namber of Soviet-
type mines have been spotted in the Inchon area on the west coast.
Air
Twenty 13-29's visually bombed the pujon-gang hydro-electric plant,
a principal source of power for the Mingnam chemical industry. UN
fiaWillkeer pilots killed 10400 enemy in the s
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US Ambassador Uucoio reports from Pusan that President Rhee may
appoint as Korean Premier the present KareanAmbassador to Washington.
Sin Sungmo, ommealtly Defense Minister and Acting Prime Minister has
long been a target of leading Korean politicians who covet the Premier.
ship. Korean Ambassador Chang is one of the few able Koreans who would
be acceptable to the President and the Nationea Assembly as Premier.
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Summary
Bitter resistance by small pockets of anew troops in Seoul is
causing heavy destruction to buildings in the capital. Elements of the
US lst Cavalry Division, driving northwest fram Taegu, have linked up
with elements of the US 7th Division in the Osan area south of Samna
All units of the US 8th Arm7 continued to advance west and north from
aoutheastern Korea against scattered light to moderate resistance.
rand
UN troops in the city of Seoul are still meeting stiff resistance
from remaining enemy pockets entrenched in buildings and behind street
barricades. Pour hundred UN prisoners of wer have been liberated in
Seoul. South of Seoul in the SWIM area a US natrol engaged an estimated
enemy company supported by two tanks, and there are further indications
of a build-up by enemy troops in the Sumon area, probably enemy forces
withdrawing from southwestern Korea. All US 8th Army troops advanced
against scattered light to maderate resistance north and west from south?
eastern Korea. ROK troops have entered the east coast town of Uldhin near
the 37th parallel, and the town of Chunyong approximately 30 miles inland
from Uldhin. Advanced elements of the US /st Cavalry Division have linked
up with troops from the Inchon beachhead at Caen, ten wiles south of
Suwon. US 24th Division troops advancing along the main Taegu?Tejon
highway entered Yongdong against light enemy- resistance and are continuing
to advance toward Taejon. Elements of the US 2nd Division net moderate
enemy resistance during their advance westward from Kochang to Anui. Blown
bridges, mine?fields, and stiffening enemy resistance limited progreas of
the US 25th Division beyond Chinju towards Hadong on the southern coast.
Rear elements of UN forces in southeastern Korea are engaged in mopping-up
enemy pockets cut off by the rapid progress of advanced spearheads.
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units sad attacked enemy transport routes around Seoul. A UR naval
task force composed of destroyers, carrier aircraft and a cruiser con-
ducted a heavy bombardment of enemy defense installations at Tungsanlgots
on the southern tip of the Onjin peninsu1s9
ON air forces continued to support advancing TIN troops and harassed
enemy groups moving north from the battle areas of soutbeast Korea.
II. gogrALatnealssa
Radio Pyongyang has broadcast a recent speech by North Korean
Premier Kim Il Sung in 'which the Premier denounces the "enemy" for try*
ing to disturb the rear areas by utilizing spies aDd scaremongers. This
"line" represents An innovation in North Korean propaganda and is the
first Communist reference to possible internal disaffection.
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. MaLUbmr Situation
Sum_s_zar
28 September 1950
UN forces in the Seoul area continue to eliminate bitterly resisting
enemy pockets in the northwestern outskirts of Seoul while reinforced
enemy units halted the northward attack of US airborne troops on the
Kimpo peninsula, west of Seoul. In the southeastern area, the enemj has
concentrated forces In Taejon for a determined defense of that town
(press reports indicate the fall of the town after a bitter battle in
the eastern approaches). ROK forces are continuing a rapid advance along
the mountainous central and eastern front. Naval support by gunfire and
carrier strikes continued in the Seoul area. UN air activity was 15eited
by adverse weather and the lack of suitable targets.
Ground
Although major enema units have evacuated the city of Seoul, enemy
pockets continue to resist in the northern and northwestern outskirts
of the city. An enemy attack against the 7th Marine Regiment made a
slight penetration in the northwest section of Seoul, but a US counter-
attack later in the day restored the positions. On the Kimpo peninsula
near the Kimpo airfield, reinforced enemy units halted the northmmrd ad-
vance of elements of the 187th Airborne Regiment. An enemy attack in
battalion strength against the Suwon-Oean road was repulsed by the 31st
Regiment of the US 7th Division. Prisoners taken in this engagement
were from the North Korean 13th Division, previously reported just north
of Taegu.
In the expanding southeastern battle zone, a regiment of the US
25th Division made an unopposed 20 mile sweep into southweetern Korea
from Chinju? while other elements of that division encountered light to
moderate resistance in a northwestern advance. The US 2nd Division con-
tinued to encounter sporadic resistance in its advance north and west
of Anui.
The US 24th was holdup by well-emplacedenemy defenses 6 miles
east of Taejon, indicating that the enemy is concentrating for a de-
fense of that city (a late press report announced the fall of Taejon
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North and west of Taegu, the US 1st Cavalry Division and the ROK 1st
Division continued to advance against light to moderate enemy resist-
ance.
In the ROK zone of action, the ROK forces continued an almost un-
opposed sweep through the mountainous east coast sector. Reports of
enemy-fortification activities in the vicinity of Yongwol may fore-
shadow a nore determined enemy defense in this area.
UN carrier sircraft supported ground troops and attacked eneqy trans-
portation facilities in the Seoul area. Fleet units patrolled both
coasts and reported increased enemy nining activity on the west coast.
Air
Adverse weather and the lack of suitable targets reduced UN combat
sorties to half of a normal dayls operations.. D-29s continued destruc-
tion of railroad facilities in North Korea.
II, General Situation
The first reports of North Korean POW interrogations dealing with
psychological matters reveal conflicting attitudes of the North Koreans
toward UN forces and the Republic of Korea. Some prisoners of war
claim that the thorough and effective Communist propaganda has convinced
all North Koreans that their case is righteous and has aroused con-
siderable antagonism toward the "foreign controlled government of the
Republic of Korea." Other prisoners assert, however, that many North
Koreans are skeptical of extravagant Communist propaganda, and retain
considerable faith in the US intentions and capabilities in Korea*
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September 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
Military Situation
Summary
The North Koreans are attempting to disengage their forces in
the Seoul area, but UN troops made only limited advances to the
west and east of Seoul. South of Suwon, a concentrati n of enemy
motorized and armored units has been reported. UN units con-
tinued to advance at will in the south and east. Advanc elements
of US forces are in the area of Kwangju, 32 miles from the Korean
west coast, while a spearhead of the ROK forces on the east coast
has passed through the south Korean industrial city of Samchok.
(According to the press, 'advance ROK elements have reached the
38th parallel on the east coast.) UN naval and air units continue - '
to provide effective close support and to destroy North Korean
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Continued northward enemy movement out of Seoul indicates
zan enemy desire to disengage his major elements. The US 1st
arine Division has secured the city and is r Anding up enemy
stragglers. The 187th Airborne Regiment advanced northward
along the Kimpo peninsula after repulsing an enemy attack. To
the east of Seoul, the ROK 17th Regiment repulsed another enemy
attack, South of Seoul, an enemy concentration has been reported
in the Suwon area held by elements of the US 7th and 1st Cavalry
Divisions.
Units of UN forces advanced at will throughout ost of south-
western Korea. The 24th Regiment of the US 25th Division was
last reported in the vicinity of Kwangju, a major south Korean
Industrial city 32 miles from the west coast. The US 24th Division
secured Taejon, while to the south the 38th Regiment of the US 2nd
t'aivision secured the city of Choniu? _
In the ROK zones to the east, sporadic resistance was en-
countered by the ROR 8th Division in the mountains
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power plant at Yongwol, while the ROK 3rd Division passed through
the east coast industrial city of Samchok in their swift advance
toward the 38th parallel. (Press reports state that ROK elements
have reached the parallel.)
Navy
UN surface units provided gun fire support for the swiftly advanc-
ing ROK units on the east coast, while other fleet units stood off
'fnchon to execute fire missions on call. Carrier aircraft assisted in
the reduction of enemy pockets in Seoul and harassed enemy move-
ment in the area. Carrier pilots report that enemy tanks in the
Seoul area are showing an unusual resistance to methods of attack
heretofore successful. Although no clarifying statement has been
received, this report may confirm other reports that the North
Koreans now have the heavier Joseph Stalin model tank.
Air
UN air operations increased to 721 effective sorties with im-
proved weather, but 71 combat sorties were termed "ineffective'
due to lack of suitable enemy targets. B-29's attacked rail mar-
shalling yards and trackage in North Korea.
IL Genera/ Situation
A French news service reports from Tokyo that on 23 September
the North Korean radio requested the gcod offices of the United
Nations to end hostilities. No confirmation of such a report from
this frequently unreliable news agency has been received from
official UN or US sources.
President Rhee, US Ambassador Mucci?, and General MacArthur
have entered Seoul, and responsibility for civil administration of
the liberated city was turned over to Rhee by MacArthur in a formal
ceremony.
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MEMORANDUM
SUBeinCT: The Korean Situation
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Organized enemy resistence has ended in the Seoul area end strong
UN combet patrols are engaged in mopping up remeining pockets of the
enemy. UN forces continued their rapid advance from southeastern
Korea against light and scattered enemy resistance. US elements ore
within ten miles of Kunsan on the west cast. According to official
reports, ROK elements bre still 15 miles south of the 38th parallel on
the east coast. Increesing numbers of floating mines have been sighted
long the coasts, and a second 116 destroyer hes suffered heavy damege
from hitting eemine off the east coast just north of the 38t1a parallel.
CaroWld
Only scattered end light enemy resistence remains in southern Korea
as UN forces cont-Alue their raced deployment throughout the eras to cut
off and eliminate scattered enemy formations. Organized enemy units in
the Seoul area have withdrawn north or helm been elimineted in combat, and
UN ground units are clearing enemy remnants from the Inchon peninsula north
of Kimpo. In southwestern Korea, US troops have entered the reil junction
total of in and ere moving along the road from In to the seaport of
Kusan. In south and centre], Korea, UN units are blocking enemy routes
of retreat to the north end are reducing scattered enemy pcckets of re-
sistance. In the northeeet, hOK units have advenced to Within 20 miles
of the 38th perallel on a road 15 miles inland from the (abet coast, ehile
other units are within 15 miles of the eurallel on the east coast road.
Enemy units retreeting to the nort before the ROK advance apear to be
avoiding heavy contact.
Navy
A second US destroyer has been demeged by a floe-Lev mine in the
Japan Sea just north of the 38th parellel off the Korean east coest, A
ROK ship damaged eerlier by EL mine sank just before -machine her wharf.
Increesing numbers of mines are being sighted off the costs of Korea and
are presenting a serious hazard to UN naval operations.
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2 October 1950
MEMORAIMUDif
SUBJECT: The Korean Situa io
L Military Situation
Summary
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Elements of the ROK 3rd and Capital Divisions have taken the
North Korean east coast town of Yangyang, and other ROK and US
units in South Korea are eliminating minor pickets of resistance
and blocking routes of retreat to the north... Two UN mime sweepers
sustained damage as a result of mines on the setth and east coasts.
Air activities were limited to strikes on North Korean lines of com-
munication and close support missions.
Ground
Elements of two ROK Divisions--the 3rd and the Capital?have
crossed the 38th Parallel on the east coast an have advanced be-
yong Yangyang. A UP correspondent accompanying the ROK units
reports that ROK forces were well received by the inhabitants of
the occupied town of Yangyang. Other UN units continue to move
toward the border encountering sporadic resistance in major com-
munications centers. Forces in southwestern Korea report that
the enemy is attempting to infiltrate toward the border through UN
blockade. US Marine units encountered resistance near the South
Korean communications center of Uijongbu north of Seoul as the
187th Airborne Regiment reported the Kumpo Peninsula west of
Seoul cleared.
Navy
A US mine sweeper hit a mine on the east coast and a ROK mine
sweeper hit a mine in the approaches to the southwestern harbor of
Mokpo. UN naval units fired a. small number of on-call missions
for ground units in the Seoul area. Carrier aircraft continued
attacking roads in the parallel region north of Seoul.
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Air
UN fighter bombers ranged over North Korea from advanced
airfields, while B-29's continued attacks to destroy the North
Korean rail net.
11. General Situation
US Ambassador Mucci? reports that loss of life and property
damage in Seoul and the surrounding area are "terrible and be-
yond description." Food is short, there is no water or electricity
and the health hazard is great. Muccio states that although the
population is in dire straits as a result of the harsh experiences
of the last three months, the people are remarkably cheerful.
President Rhee and virtually all members of the Korean Cabinet
are M Seoul. Steps are being taken to clear away the debris and
efforts are being made to restore eleCtricity and water supplies
as soon as possible.
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MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
Summary
3 October 1950
Major elements of the ROK forces continue to advance into
North Korea along the east coast, with the point of deepest pene-
tration being 25 miles north of the 38th parallel. US Marine units
encountered stiffening resistance from two new major enemy
units in advancing north and northeast of Seoul. 'UN forces in the
south continued redeployment to block more effectively enemy
northward movement. UN naval and air units provided support to
ground units.
Ground
Elements of the ROK 3rd Division maintained a steady rate
of advance into North Korea against almost no resistance. As of
early afternoon of 3 October (Korean time), UN air observers re-
ported ROK troops 25 miles north of the 38th parallel on the east
coast road. To the south of the ROK 3rd Division line of advance,
the ROK Capital Division is reported attacking westward along the
road from Yangyang to Bangye-ri. Other advance elements of the
ROK forces are now within eight miles of the parallel. Two US
Marine regiments advancing north and northeast of Seoul encountered
the North Korean 27th Brigade in the Munsan area and the 17th
Division in the Uijongbu area. (The press reports the capture of
Uijongbu by the US Marines.) In the southern zone, units of the UN --
forces continued to re-deploy in an effort to block rdlore effectively
the enemy's routes of escape to the north. The enemy threw a
roadblock across the Kumchon-Taejon road during the night of 1
October and 2,000 North Korean soldiers reportedly moved north-
ward. The 27th Regiment of the US 25th Division linked up with
ROK Marines near the port of Yosu on the south ooast of Korea.
Navy
UN naval units patrolled the Korean east and west
fire missions were requested. Carrier aircraft were
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Lack of enemy resistance in South Korea produced a new low
in close support missions with only 27 flown. Fighter-bombers
continued to range over North Korea, while B-29 's dropped 219
tons of bombs on the North Korean Army training center at Nanam,
on the east coast near Chongjin.
H. General Situation
South Korean soldiers are being instructed by ROK Ar my Head?
quarters to act in North Korea as the "protector" and not the con-
queror of North Korean civilians, who are to be treated as liberated
brothers, not enemies. The ROK Army also is to demonstrate by
the example of good conduct that democratic rule is superior to
the police methods of Communists.
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4 October 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
I. Military Situation
Summary
UN pilots are sighting and attacking extensive vehicle convoys
moving south toward Pyongyang. While mopping up operations con-
tinued throughout southern Korea, ROK troops advanced farther into
North Korea along the east coast and secured the town of Kansong,
over 40 airline miles north of the 38th parallel.
Ground
The mop-up of remnant enemy groups is continuing throughout
southern Korea, with UN forces capturing approximately 2,000
prisoners. Nearly 30,000 North Korean prisoners have been taken,
most of them since 15 September, ROK Marines made an amphibious
landing at the southwestern port city of Mokpo and secured the area.
Preliminary reports indicate enemy troops massacred 500 civilians
in Mokpo before withdrawing from the city. North of Seoul, US
Marines secured Uijongbu against light enemy opposition. The ROK
8th Division moved into position for further advances to the north
toward the 38th parallel. The ROK 3rd Division continued to move
along the east coast road north of the 38th parallel against light
enemy opposition and secured the town of Kansong, 43 airline miles
above the parallel.
Navy
US naval units on the east coast supported the advance of the
ROK 3rd Division and patrolled above the 38th parallel north as far
as Chongjin, near the Manchurian border. The crews of the fishing
junks intercepted in this area were generally composed of men over
40.
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UN pilots reported extensive vehicle movements between the
Yalu River and Pyongyang. One pilot reported extensive convoys
moving southward in the Pachon act?ea just north of the Chongchon
River, with vehicles bumper-to-bumper and up to 150 trucks per
convoy. Bad weather is hamper1n2 observation and interdiction.
II. General Situation
A Radio Pyongyang broadcast et 2 October indirectly admits
for the first time that UN troops Iv ve reached the 38th parallel.
The broadcast, quoting a communique from the North Korean
Peoples Army Headquarters, staled that the North Korean forces
easily checked" a UN attempt "to invade the Northern Half."
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5 October 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
L Military Situation
Summary
Enemy elements throughout South Korea have lost all organiza-
tional cohesion as individual units and are attempting to hide in the
hills during the day and withdraw to the north by any possible route
by night. The elimination of these enemy pockets continued, but
enemy forces attempting to regroup near the 38th parallel for the
defense of North Korea were given a respite as UN ground forces con-
solidated their positions and bad weather restricted UN air operations.
ROK forces pushed along the east coast road, however, and advanced
against negligible opposition to a position about ten miles north of
Kosong.
Ground
Enemy troop concentrations with tanks and artillery are re-
ported in the 38th parallel area astride the main roads running
north and northwest of Seoul into North Korea. Within South Korea,
however, enemy remnants appear to have lost all organizational
cohesion and are attempting to withdraw to the north by small trails
at night. The ROK 3rd Division, followed by the ROK Capital Divi-
sion, has advanced another ten miles from Kosong on the east coast
road leading to Aronsan.
Navy
UN naval vessels patrolled both the east and west coasts of
Korea but reported no unusual enemy activity.
Air
Bad weather restricted UN air operations, but bombers were
able to make visual strikes against North Korean marshalling
yards, bridges, and military training camps. In ul am area
seven enemy tanks moving on the road were dea xtv,
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II. General Situation
US Ambassador Muccio reports from Seoul that the general
populace appears most happy to be relieved of the Communist occu-
pation and that even the Korean national police (who were feared
and disliked before the war) received widespread and continuous
applause when they returned to Seoul and paraded through the
streets on 1 October. Apparently most Communists and Communist
sympathizers left Seoul with the North Korean Army, which also
forced many hostages to accompany the retreat.
ECA officials report from Seoul that preliminary surveys indi-
cate major industries in Seoul are largely destroyed or burned
out. Of the 150,000 spindles in the Seoul area, only 3,200 appear
to be intact with two large textile mills totally destroyed and two
others largely destroyed. The people of Seoul are hungry and will
require immediate imports of food to sustain them at least until
December when the 1950 rice crop, which appears adequate, should
be available for distribution.
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6 October 1950
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As ROK units north of Kosong in North Korea began to meet stubborn
resistance in their drive toward Wonsan, the ROK 6th Division jumped
off from the South Korean border city of Chunchon in an attack an the
North Korean city of Hwachon. North of SeoUl? elements of the US 13t
Corps continued to assemble. In preparation for an attack on the South
Korean border city of Kaesong, elements of the US 1st Cavalry Division
secured a bridgehead across the lJghtly defended Imjin River (in South
Korea). Other UN units continued moving northward and westward through?
out South Korea to assume new positions. Naval forces maintained patrols
around the Korean coast. UN air units provided close support fire for
ROK troops on the east coast, as heavy bombers attacked the North Korean
ammunition storage area at Kan-ni mith excellent results*
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The ROK 3rd Division, after penetrating 60 miles into North Korea
along the east coast, was halted by a determined enemy rearguard action.
A prisoner of mar reports that three North Korean divisions formerly on
the Pusan perimeter are reorganizing in the Wonsan area. The ROK Capital
Division is now advancing westward toward Yanggu, six miles north of the
Parallel. The ROK 6th Division has launched an attack toward the city
of Hwachon? about ten miles north of the Parallel North of Seoul, units
of the US 1st Corps, the ROK II Corps and the UK 27th Brigade continued
to assemble in preparation for an attack to the north. Elements of the
5th Cavalry Regiment secured a lightly-defended bridgehead across the
lujin River below the 38th Parallel? As these unite contireed to aesemble
in the Uijongbu area, the US IX Corps with the ROK ilth Division attadhed?
continued to eliminate enemy rdOceto in the eorthmest and to secure the
sulonay route from Pusan.
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UN naval eats maintained patrols of Korean waters, with emphasis
On anti-mine and anti-enbmarine operations. A surface task force is
standing by to provide fire aupport for BOK forces on the east coast.
DV air units provided close snpport to the ROK 3rd and Capital
Division oft the east coast. B-29s attacked the North Korean arsenal
and ammUnition Storage area of Kan-mi near Pyongyang with excellent re-
Fighter.-bombers attacked North Korean comunication areas and
targets of opportunity.
11. gmeSitat
No significant developments have been reported during the past
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7 October 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
L Military Situation
Summary
Substantial elements of four ROK divisions have now crossed
the 38th Parallel attacking northwards. Although the advance of the
ROK 3rd Division deep in North Korean territory on the east coast
continued, the ROK 6th Division is reported to have met determined
resistance in the North Korean border town of flwa,chon. The US I
Corps continued to assemble north of Seoul. and to relieve US X
Corps units which revert to reserve status. In the south, the US xm? z r?C))6N ?
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DC Corps and attached units are establishing security and eliminating
remaining enemy pockets. UN naval forces maintained constant
patrols along the Korean coast line. UN air units again gave close
support to ROK troops on the east coast, while B-29's for the second
day hit the arsenal-ammunition supply area of Kan-ii.
Ground
As the ROK I Corps reduced enemy resistance in its northward
drive and continued to advance past Tongchon along the North Korean
east coast, elements of two divisions of the ROK H Corps crossed
the 38th Parallel north of Seoul and north o!,! Chunchon. The US
Corps and ROK 11 Corps have relieved the US X Corps, now in re-
serve, in the Seoul area. Elements of the US 1st Cavalry Division
expanded their bridgehead across the Imjin River north of Seoul, as
the balance of the division and the US 24th and ROK 1st Divisions
continued to assemble for an attack to the north. The US DC Corps
continued aggressive patrols throughout southeastern Korea in
eliminating remaining enemy pockets and securing the main supply
route.
Navy
UN naval units continued patrolling Korean waters and standing
by for on-call fire missions by ground troops 0
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UN air forces flew 292 combat sorties in close support of ground
troops. Fighter-bombers and heavy bombers attacked lines of com-
munication and military installations. For the second consecutive
day, B-29's hit the Kan-ni arsenal-ammunition storage area.
11. General Situation
No significant developments were reported during the past 24
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9 October 1950
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: The Korean Situation
L Military Situation
Summary
Enemy resistance increased in the Wonsan area as elements
of the ROK 3rd Division advanced to within eight airline miles of
the outskirts of that important port city. In the central area, ROK
units met heavy enemy artillery fire, but occupied Ilwachon, 8
miles north of the 38th Parallel. UN units continued to assemble
north of Seoul in the Kaesong area, and advanced patrols are meet-
ing heavy enemy artillery and small arms fire north of Kaesong.
Scattered enemy units in southern Korea continued sporadic haras-
sing action against UN supply lines and installations.
Ground
An estimated enemy regiment opposed elements of the ROK 3rd
Division in its advance along the east coast road to within eight airline
miles of Wonsan. Other elements of the ROK 3rd Division moved in-
land and occupied Anbyon, approximately 9 miles south of Wonsan.
Elements of the ROK Capita! Division, moving north against negli-
gible enemy opposition on roads 20 miles inland from the east coast,
reached the town of Hoeyang, 30 miles south of Wonsan. In central
Korea,. the ROK 6th Division occupied Hwachon and drove two enemy
battalions out of the city to the north. The ROK 8th Division en-
countered stiff enemy resistance just across the 38th Parallel at
the town of Yonchon in the main Seoul-Wonsan corridor. The ROK
7th Division became the fifth major UN unit to cross the parallel
as it advanced northeast from Uijongbu to take Yongpyong. Elements
of the US 1st Cavalry Division met strong enemy resistance north
of Kaesong. Scattered enemy units continued harassing action in
South Korea with one group of 1500 raiding the central city of Kumsan.
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Navy
There was no significant enemy activity on either coast, but
UN patrols continued to sight =I destroy enemy mines. The first
UN supply ship berthed successfully at Kumar'.
Air
Pilots continued to report numerous enemy vehicle convoys
moving in North Korea with the general trend of the movement south
towards Pyongyang and Wonsan.
IL General Situation
No significant developments have been reported within the past
48 hours.
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