[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 459 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                     September 9, 1998.
Whereas the Republic of Korea was established 50 years ago on August 15, 1948;
Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea have long had a close 
        relationship based on mutual respect, shared security goals, and common 
        interests and values;
Whereas the United States relies on the Republic of Korea as a partner and 
        treaty ally in fostering regional stability, enhancing prosperity, and 
        promoting peace and democracy;
Whereas the American military personnel who are, and have been, stationed on the 
        Korean Peninsula have been key in deterring armed aggression for more 
        than 4 decades;
Whereas South Korean soldiers fought alongside American troops on the 
        battlefields of Korea and Vietnam;
Whereas the Republic of Korea has embraced economic reform and free market 
        principles in response to current economic circumstances;
Whereas the Republic of Korea is an important trading partner of the United 
        States, the recipient of significant direct American investment, and a 
        prominent investor in the United States;
Whereas the large Korean-American community has made significant contributions 
        to American society and culture;
Whereas the people of the Republic of Korea have demonstrated their strong 
        commitment to democratic principles and practices through free and fair 
        elections; and
Whereas the state visit of President Kim Dae-jung to the United States offered 
        the people of the United States and the people of South Korea an 
        opportunity to renew their commitment to international cooperation on 
        issues of mutual interest and concern: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Republic of Korea on the 50th anniversary of 
        its founding;
            (2) commends the people of the Republic of Korea on the peaceful 
        democratic transition that has taken place during the most recent 
        Presidential elections;
            (3) supports the government of President Kim Dae-jung as it takes 
        appropriate measures to address the problems in the Korean economy;
            (4) confirms that the question of peace, security, and reunification 
        on the Korean Peninsula is, first and foremost, a matter for the Korean 
        people to decide and that the Four-Party Peace Talks complement direct 
        North-South dialog; and
            (5) looks forward to a broadening and deepening of friendship and 
        cooperation with the Republic of Korea in the years ahead for the mutual 
        benefit of the people of the United States and the people of the 
        Republic of Korea.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.