[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 74 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 74


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 29, 1997

      Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Concerning the situation between the Democratic People's Republic of 
                    Korea and the Republic of Korea.

Whereas the Korean demilitarized zone remains extremely tense 44 years after the 
        ending of the Korean War, as evidenced most recently by a mortar attack 
        and exchange of gunfire on July 17, 1997;
Whereas with more than 1,000,000 soldiers in the Democratic People's Republic of 
        Korea and 600,000 soldiers in 
        the Republic of Korea, both militaries are on a constant high 
        alert;
Whereas the threat of North-South military confrontation between the Democratic 
        People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea is of grave concern 
        to the United States;
Whereas 37,000 United States troops are stationed on the Korean Peninsula;
Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea have long had a close 
        relationship based on mutual respect, shared security goals, and shared 
        interests;
Whereas as a result of an invitation extended last year by President Clinton and 
        Republic of Korea President Kim Young Sam, four-party preparatory talks 
        involving the United States, the Republic of Korea, the Democratic 
        People's Republic of Korea, and the People's Republic of China are 
        likely to begin in August 1997 to determine timing, venue, level of 
        representation, and broad agenda categories for forthcoming talks;
Whereas the participation of China is integral to the success of any agreement; 
        and
Whereas it will be impossible to resolve the conflict on the Korean Peninsula 
        and fashion a lasting solution unless the Democratic People's Republic 
        of Korea and the Republic of Korea engage in direct dialogue, without 
        depending on other parties to act as intermediaries: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) supports United States troops who have faithfully 
        served the interests of the United States by ensuring stability 
        on the Korean Peninsula;
            (2) supports our Republic of Korea allies who have made 
        good faith efforts to resolve this conflict; and
            (3) supports four-way talks between the United States, 
        China, the Republic of Korea, and the Democratic People's 
        Republic of Korea to peacefully and permanently resolve the 
        conflict between the two Koreas.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 28, 1997.

            Attest:

                                                ROBIN H. CARLE,

                                                                 Clerk.