Committee started off with the usual 40 minutes long General speakers list. The chairs’
request for motions was met with the routine enthusiasm from delegates. Finally, a moderated caucus was initiated by the delegate of Kim Il-sung to discuss military actions and the involvement of China and the U.S.S.R. North Korean forces concluded that the aid of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the U.S.S.R. would be essential for their victory,
while Kim Il-sung took a paradoxical stance that without war, there would never be peace.
The delegate of Kim Il-sung is adamant to decrease U.S. influence and spread communism.
Joseph Stalin believed it was important to attack as soon as possible before the U.S. would
intervene. The U.S.S.R. and China assured the North Koreans of their support for any action
they might take. During this intense discussion of the future of North Korea, Li Pyong Nam
was occupied with other issues.
To Kim Il-Sung’s disdain, there was a moderated caucus for alternative options that did not
include immediately invading South Korea. Stalin proposed that there would be a dramatic
loss of lives if the route of war was taken and therefore no harsh decisions as such must be
taken. Additionally, Choe Chang-ik believed that they needed an ironclad plan before
attacking since the U.S. already had stronger troops and they could seek the support of other countries. Kim Il-Sung’s viewpoint on the situation had not changed and still believed war was the best option. Kim Il-sung demanded specifics on the other options, since war was no longer the best choice. Stalin continued to hold the view that the war would have a negative impact on both sides. Committee was suspended in a stalemate. Kim Il-sung requested more details on these supposed “peaceful methods”.
At 2 A.M., the North Koreans launched a surprise attack on the 38th Parallel. China has
responded while the U.S.S.R. has yet to react.
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