The Korean question

XI. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE
1010. The Korean question

A REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION FOR THE UNIFICATION AND REHABILITATION OF KOREA

The General Assembly, Having noted the report of the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea,[1] Recalling its resolutions 811 (IX) of 11 December 1954 and 910 (X) of 29 November 1955, Noting that the Armistice Agreement of 27 July 1953[2] remains in effect,

1. Reaffirms that the objectives of the United Nations are to bring about by peaceful means the establishment of a unified, independent and democratic Korea under a representative form of government, and the full restoration of international peace and security in the area;

2. Urges that continuing efforts be made to achieve these objectives in accordance with the fundamental principles for unification set forth by the nations participating in the Korean Political Conference, held at Geneva in 1954, on behalf of the United Nations and reaffirmed by the General Assembly in resolutions 811 (IX) of 11 December 1954 and 910 (X) of 29 November 1955;

3. Calls upon the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea to continue its work in accordance with relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and to observe and report on elections throughout Korea, and calls upon all States and authorities to facilitate this activity on the part of the Commission;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to place the Korean question on the provisional agenda of the twelfth session of the General Assembly.

637th plenary meeting,
11 January 1957.

B PROBLEM OF EX-PRISONERS OF THE KOREAN WAR

The General Assembly, Having taken note of the report of the Government of India[3] on the problem of ex-prisoners of the Korean war, Expresses its gratitude to the Governments of India, Argentina and Brazil for their valuable co-operation in the settlement of the problem of ex-prisoners of the Korean war, and its hope that the ex-prisoners who are still in India will be re-settled in the near future through the co-operation of Member States. 637th plenary meeting,
11 January 1937.

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[1]1 Official Records of the General Assembly, Eleventh Session, Supplement No. 13 (A/3172). [2] Official Records of the Security Council, Eighth Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1953, document S/3079, appendix A. [3] Official Records of the General Assembly, Eleventh Session, Annexes, agenda item 21, document A/3203.