A concurrent resolution regarding the promotion of democracy and security in the Republic of Korea.

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #233 (421-0))

Declares that the Congress: (1) reaffirms the commitment of the American people to the security of South Korea and the development of genuine democracy for the Korean people; (2) believes that the North Korean Government should cease its attempts to subvert South Korea; (3) believes that the North Korean Government should agree to measures that will reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula; (4) believes that the North Korean Government should take steps to reduce its international isolation by favorably considering the cross recognition of the two Korean governments and dual membership in the United Nations; and (5) believes that the North Korean Government should take steps to cease its abuse of human and political rights.

States that the Congress: (1) regrets the decision by President Chun to suspend discussions on constitutional reform and hold elections under the existing electoral system; (2) calls upon both the Government and the opposition to enter into a good-faith dialogue on the political future of South Korea; (3) believes that one of the objectives of such dialogue should be electorial reform; and (4) calls upon all elements in South Korea to renounce the use of violence for political purposes.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Government of South Korea should take specified steps toward democratization while simultaneously moving to establish a climate of trust which would facilitate the establishment of a meaningful dialogue with the opposition.

States that the Congress welcomes the proposals made by Democratic Justice Party Chairman Roh Tae Woo for political reforms in Korea.