Calls upon the President to: (1) communicate forcefully to the President of the Republic of Korea during their summit the concerns of Congress regarding the deterioration of respect for human rights in South Korea; and (2) urge the South Korean Government to release all persons imprisoned solely for their nonviolent political activities, provide for independent investigations into reports that political detainees have been mistreated by police and members of the Agency for National Security Planning, that the restrictions on freedom of expression (including and end to the banning and confiscation of books), and implement faithfully the democratic reforms pledged by President Roh Tae Woo on June 29, 1987.
Calls upon the Secretary of State to direct the U.S. diplomatic mission in South Korea to meet with all sectors of Korean society to communicate continuing concern about human rights and democratic reform in South Korea.
HCON 206 IH 101st CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 206 Regarding the protection and promotion of democracy and basic human rights in the Republic of Korea. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 3, 1989 Mr. FEIGHAN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Regarding the protection and promotion of democracy and basic human rights in the Republic of Korea. Whereas the United States welcomes the official visit of President Roh Tae Woo of the Republic of Korea; Whereas over 50,000 Americans died defending the Republic of Korea and 43,000 United States military personnel are currently stationed in the Republic of Korea pursuant to a mutual defense treaty; Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea value a longstanding relationship of cooperation and a shared commitment to security in East Asia; Whereas the concern of the United States for the protection of internationally recognized human rights is a cornerstone of American foreign policy and plays an important role in the official relationship of the United States with the Republic of Korea; Whereas the continued development of relations between the United States and the Republic of Korea is in the best interests of the people of both countries and is dependent upon the evolution of democratic reforms in the Republic of Korea designed to ensure freedom of expression and association; Whereas respected human rights organizations in the Republic of Korea have reported that over 800 persons are imprisoned there for politically motivated offenses, including many who were arrested solely for peaceful political activities; Whereas the Government of the Republic of Korea has arrested or issued arrest warrants against leaders of dissident organizations for their peaceful opposition activities; Whereas respected human rights organizations have reported that political detainees have been mistreated by police and members of the Agency for National Security Planning; Whereas the independent daily Hankyoreh Shinmun has faced official harassment for its reporting activities; and Whereas the peaceful activities and basic rights of Korean opposition parties have been suppressed: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) calls upon the President to-- (A) communicate forcefully to the President of the Republic of Korea during their summit meeting the concerns of the Congress regarding the deterioration of respect for human rights in the Republic of Korea; and (B) urge the Government of the Republic of Korea to-- (i) release all persons imprisoned solely for their non-violent political activities; (ii) provide for independent investigations into reports that political detainees have been mistreated by police and members of the Agency for National Security Planning; (iii) halt the restrictions on freedom of expression, including an end to the banning and confiscation of books; and (iv) implement faithfully the democratic reforms pledged by President Roh Tae Woo on June 29, 1987; and (2) calls upon the Secretary of State to direct the United States diplomatic mission in the Republic of Korea to meet with all sectors of Korean society to communicate continuing concern about human rights and democratic reform in the Republic of Korea.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
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