DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN

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UN forces made limited advances against little hostile opposition, but
the enemy build-up continued in the rear areas.
Army
e US I Corps zone the US 3rd Division made limited attacks, meeting
lttle enemy opposition. Other units in this zone engaged in patrolling. In the
US IX Corps zine UN forces regrouped and p trolled. Patrols of the ROK 6th
Division discovere three enemy companies digging in west of Chunchon.
Action in the US X Corps z ne was limited to p4rofllng, th minor enemy
contact. In the ROK III and I Corps z nes UN forces a ;tasted their lines and
patrolled. The enemy cortinued to build-up forces in the rear areas.
Navy
In the west, UN carrier-based aircraft flew 55 sortaes ainst communi-
cations targets and succeeded in destroying one railroad bridge. Surf ce unit3
zontinu d patrolling. N val aircraft from carriers off the eas!, coast flew a
toil]. of 80 air sorties. Three r ilroad bridges were damaged or destroyed.
Surface units maintained harassing and interdictory fire in the Wonsan area.
Air
ad weather hampered cir perati ns and only 335 sorties e ere flown, in -
eluding 252 combat. Medium b raters attacked communications points with
good results. A total of 3,082 enemy Vehicles were observed in North Korea,
of which 1,601 were moving south.
IL General Situation
Ec nomic
In a recent inspection tour of spring sowing preparations in South Pyong-
yang Province, North K rean Premier Kim II Sung reporte y stated: "If we
fail n the sowing front, it will spell out f ilure on the fighting front." The
Premier's comment gives added emphasis to the seri us food sh rtage th t
is known to exist in North Korea. "0-- r
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UN forces continued their limited objective advance against little enemy
opposition, and are now to attack from present positions to points five to ten
miles north of the 38th Parallel.
Army
US 1 Corps units encountered slight opposition from enemy groups of
company size. Small gains were made by elements of the US 3rd and 25th
Divisions, In the US 1X Corps zone, light enemy resistance was reported
during lim ited advances by the ROK 6th, US 1st Cavalry and US 1st Marine
Divisions, The US 2nd, ROK 5th and US 7th Divisions, in the US X Corps
zones, patrolled aggressively with no significant enemy contact. In the ROK
III Corps zone, elements of the ROK 7th Division seized the town of Hyon,
while ROK I Corps units generally maintained previous positions and
patrolled.
US Eighth Army forces are to attack from present positions to points
five to ten miles north of the 38th Parallel, with the objective of destroying
enemy forces, material and supplies.
Naval aircraft from carriers off the west coast flew 53 sorties? includirg
20 sorties in close support of the US I Corps. In the east carrier-based
planes, flying 144 sorties, struck at enemy troops, installations and lines of
communication, while surface craft continued bombardment of transportation
targets in the Chongjin, Songjin and Wonsan areas.
Air
TZ land-based aircraft flew a total of 953 sorties, including 690 combat
and 156 transport. Enemy targets were attacked by 475 armed reconnaissance
planes in 239 areas, while medium bombers hit Hamhung and Pyongyang. The
number of air sightings of enemy vehicles remains high, with a total of 2,092
observed during the night of 2-3 April, of which 1,028 were moving south. Air
observers also reported much activity in the Hwac i. 'ir r
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IL General Situation
Political
Radio Pusan broadcast on 30 March that an "impressive anti-Chinese
Communist meeting" was held in Pusan attended by members of social
organizations, students and "other citizens." President Rhee called upon
his fellow countrymen to "fight for the unity of the country," expressed
himself as inteiding to push to the Tumen and Yalu Rivers, and reiterated
that "if our 500,000 young people are given arms we can annihilate the
Communists."
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Highlights
UN forces made limited gains in the western sector, aided by a suc-
cessful diversionary attack across the Imjin River. On two separate
occasions friendly aircraft encountered 50 and 24 enemy jet aircraft over
the Sinuiju area. Weather obstructed air observation of enemy vehicular
movement.
In the western sector ROK elements of the US I Corps withdrew south
of the !rapt River after inflicting heavy casualties on enemy forces in a
diversionary attack northwest of Munsan. US 3rd, 25th and 24th Division
units overcame light to moderate resistance in limited northwest advances.
In coordination with this attack, units of the US IX Corps, including the 27th
British Brigade, the ROK ith Division and the US 1st Cavalry Division,
made moderate gains against spotty, resistance in the central sector. On the
Corps right flank ROK Marines attacked north against moderate small arms
fire as US Marine units patrolled from previous positions. Enemy defenses
included extensive use of mine fields, and air observers discovered tank
traps prepared behind enemy lines. An unidentified aircraft bombed friendly
positions in the US 1st Marine Division sector during the night of 3-4 April.
US K and IX Corps unfts resumed the attack across the 38th Parallel on the
morning of 4 April, US X Corps units patrolled from previous posftions.
bi the ROK III Corps sector elements of the ROK 7th Division attacking
westward from Hyo n engaged outposts of enemy elements estimated to be
two battaliaas. Other ROK III Corps forces made moderate advances and
adjusted positions just below the 38th Parallel. On the eastern flank ROK I
Corps forces made moderate advances without opposftion in the Yangyang
area.
Navy
Surface craft maintained patrols off the Korean east coast and provided
harassing and interdictory fire in the Wonsan area. Naval aircraft operating
off the west coast flew 52 sorties, 20 of which were in close support of US I
Corps troops. The remaining sorties were concentrated on targets in the
area between the Imjin and Taedong Rivers. Surface craft continued patrol
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Other UN aircraft flew 888 sorties, of evhich 643 were combat missions.
Armed reconnaissance aircraft attacked targets in 160 areas, including key
centers in the Chorwon-11wachon concentration area. Night intruder aircraft
attacked targets in 78 areas farther north. Medium bombers flew 31 effective
sorties, including a 15-plane radar attack on the Hamhung supply center.
During the morning of 3 April friendly jets encountered 50 MIG-151s in the
Sinuiju area, destroying three and damaging three of the enemy aircraft;
only one friendly aircraft was damaged. Early on the morning of 4 April,
24 MIG-15,s were encountered in the same area and one enemy aircraft
was destroyed. Owing to weather conditions, air observations of enemy
movements were obstructed.
IL General Situation
No significant reports have been received during the past 24 hours,
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E. Military Situation
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UN units continued to attack across the 38th Parallel along the entire
front. Increasing enemy opposition was met in some sectors. Enemy vehic-
ular traffic continued to indicate a build-up.
Army
UN forces continued to attack toward an objective line running from the
Imjin River in the west through the south side of the Hwachon Reservoir to
a point on the east coast a few miles northeast of Yangyang. -.a Ts the 7TR T -se es - Corp3
sector some units continued to advance toward the objective, while others ad-
justed positions and patrolled. The US 25th and 24th Divisions encountered
moderate resistance from enemy small arms and mortar fire, and repulsed
three small enemy probing attacks. In the US IX Corps zone, the British 27th
Brigade and the ROK 5th Division attacked against stubborn resistance and
succeeded in dispersing the enemy units. The US 7th Marine Regiment, now
attached to the US 1st Cavalry Division, encountered small arms and mortar
fire which slowed the advance, but the remainder of this division patrolled
up to 300 yards without contact. Elements of the US let Marine Division
were relieved in the line by units of the US 2nd and 7th rivisions. In the US
X and ROK LII Corps zones there was little contact with enemy forces as
units patrolled and adjusted positions. On the east coast in the ROK I Corps
zone the ROX Capital Division continued to advance well above the Parallel
and lost contact with the enemy.
Navy
Naval aircraft flew 53 sorties in the west, 16 of them in close support of
the us I Corps and the remainder against targets in the vicinities of Chinnampo,
Pycntayang, Sariwon, Sinmak and Haeju. Surface vessels patrolled the approacnes
to Inchon without incident. On the east coast, weather hampered air activity
but S2 sorties were flown, half of them in close support of the US IX and X
Corps. Surface vessels continued to place interdictory fire on highway and
railroad junctions in the Sonenn and Wonsan areas.
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Air
Other UN aircraft flew 897 sorties, of which 629 were combat missions.
.Armed reconnaissance aircraft attacked targets in 186 areas, including
Sunchon, Hanpo-ri and Sariwon. Medium bombers flew 12 effective night
missions in the Pyongyang area. One enemy MIG-15 was listed as destroyed
and two others as damaged.
TT. General Situation
No significant reports have been received during the past 24 hours.
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6 April 1951
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Highlights
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UN forces made limited gains throughout the central sector against spotty
but more determined enemy resistance. Activity along the estern and eastern
sectors was confined t patrol skirmishes. Enemy buildsups in the rear areas
continued.
Army
In the western sector, the US 3rd and RON 1st Division units patrolled
from positions and mads light contact with the enemy, while elements of the
US nth Pivision overcame light resistance in continuing to attack. Other
elements of the US 25th Division advanced to Yongpyong against moderate
vesistance, while US 24th Division units attacked to a general line three miles
north of the Parallel. A tank patrol briefly engaged and dispersed an enemy
platoon in the same area. Other UN units in the western sector made minor
gains or patrolled from established positions. In the central sector the 27th
3ritieh Brigade advanced north of the Parallel against light opposition. Ad-
vancing elements of the ROK 6th Division encountered light resistance. The
US rah Marine Regiment overcame heavy resistance in continuing the attack,
ethile the Thailand Battalion advanced over one mile in the face of heavy
enemy fire. The US 8th Cavalry Regiment attacked successfuly against heavy
opposition; the Greek Battalion, together with the US 7th Cavalry Regiment,
also advanced against heavy opposition. Miler UN troops in the area main-
tained positions. 7n the east-central sector, US 2nd Division elements were
strongly resisted by a well-entrenched enemy, and US 7th Division units
attachted against heavy opposition. The units of the US 7th Division continuee
the atiaeir. Air observers reported extensive enemy fortifications In the
MSS al area, just south of the Parallel. Other UN forces continued in posi-
tions or assembled for continuing the attack. No significant enemy activity
was reported from the eastern zone. ROK units patrolled from established
positions, relieved front-line units or assembled, while elements of the
Capital Divisicn continued to attack north of the Parallel.
Navy
Naval aircraft based off the east coast flew 126 sorties, including 33 \124
close support sorties in the US X Corps zone. Targets were enemy rail
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Sonjang-ri and Wonsan areas. Owing to replenishing operations, aircraft
based on carriers in the Yellow Sea did not fly. Surface vessels continued
patrolling and provided interdictory fire on enemy rail junctions and enemy
shipping.
Air
Other UN aircraft flew a total of 1,020 sorties, of which 694 were combat.
In addition to 70 close support missions in the battle areas' 448 armed recon-
naissance aircraft attacked targets in 172 areas, including Chongju, Sunan,
Ichon and Pyongyang. Other targets in 79 areas were hit by 52 night intruder
aircraft, while 26 effective sorties were flown by medium bombers, striking
enemy supply centers at Fariwon, rinanjun, Anju and Chongju. In an air
battle between US F-86's and more than 20 MIG-15's, five enemy aircraft
were damaged.
IL General Situation
Politica
For the first time in a good many weeks, Radio Pyongyang has discussed
in detail the employment of Japanese troops in Korea by the ITN. In describing
the 187th Airborne 's airdrop in the western sector last month, a 3 April
broadcast asserted that the North Korean defenders were particularly pro-
voked because "Japanese imperialists...the archenemy of the Korean people...
were dropped with the American paratroopers." In a 4 April broadcast
blasting the alleged US rearmament of Japan, Radio Pyongyang stated that
a large number of Japanese are participating in the Korean war and charged
that former Japanese Admiral Maeda "is now an adviser to the American
Navy."
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to rasr gusrd action. No further positive signs of an enemy buildup wtre
observed.
A7Y
In she US I Corps zone, elements of the am 1st Division crossed the
Emjin Myer against light enemy resistance. In the center of the corps
zone tilere was little significant activity but, to the cast, US 21e;h Division
units repulsed two small enemy counterattacks as friendly fames continued
to advsneec The enemy put up only light rear guard resistance to the ad-
vsnce of V ".o.ops units. For the most part action was light, although els-
nents of the US 1st Cavalry Division inflicted heavy essualties on a smell
esemy rerce preparing to counterattack. In the US X Corps zone, US 2nd
Aviion troops continued to advance against light opposition farther to
te vast elements of the US 7th Division ran into stiffer resist:mos, 41-
tou0 on progress was made0 in the ROK ,TTY and I Corps sene there was
litt3e ejEsificant activity as UN forces moved cautiously forward,1
Tho eneray made increased use of mines and booby traps along most of the
Navy
Duo to poor visibility, UN carrier-based aircraft off the west coast
.'lew only 12 sorties, attacking communication targets in the Chifmampo area.
Ught surface forces patrolled and continued interdictory missions n the
east trstrisr aircraft flew 164 sorties, including 38 in close support of
UN grovrel 2orcos. The remainder attacked communication centers from Wonsan
northunsdsc Supported by heavy bombardment from surface vessels, a Royal
Conslando detachment landed near Songjin against light opposition,
destro,ysd sections of the railroad track and successfully withdrew. Off
Wonsan, susfsce forces bombarded truck routes with good results.
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Air
UN air forces flew 476 sorties, including 240 combat. A total of 23
missions were flown in close support. Light bombers attacked Anak airfield(
While flying an escort mission, US F-840s sighted 37 MIG-15ge; the enemy
planes made some firing passes causing no damage to UN aircraft. Five
V1G-15,s were probably dammged.
II. General Situation
No significant reports have been received during the pt 24 hours.
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I. Military Situation
UN forces continued limited advances in the east-central sector against
generally moderate resistance, but encountered determined enemy opposition
elsewhere in the central sector. Both western and eastern sectors remained
quiet.
Army.
In the western sector, US I Corps units adjusted positions and patrolled
to the northwest across the imjin River and to the north up the Uijongbu-
Chorwon and Uijongbu-Kurnhwa highways. In the west-central sector, British
and ROK units on the left flank of the US IX Corps zone patrolled from pre-
vious positions. The US 1st Cavalry Division overcame heavy resistance as
it moved forward to within three miles of Hwachon; assault elements of the
division resumed the attack after repulsing several small enemy counterattacks.
Further to the east, the US 1st Marine Division and the ROK Marine Regiment
remained in previous positions without contact. US X Corps forces in the east
central sector continued limited advances against generally moderate resistance.
The eastern sector remained quiet.
Navy
Surface craft off the Korean east coast maintained anti-junk patrols
between Songjin and Chongjin, and fired night and day interdictory missions
against key communication facilities in the Wonsan and So giin areas. Regular
surface patrols were maintained off the west coast without incident.
Air
UN land-based aircraft flew 999 sorties, including 678 combat missions.
Armed reconnaissance, light bomber and night intruder aircraft attacked numer-
ous targets throughout North Korea. Medium bombers flew a total of 25 sorties,
attacking raiiroa.d bridges and troop concentratiions. UN jet aircraft escorting
a friendly reconnaissance plane engaged enemy MI 5' over northwest Korea,
destroying one and damaging another. 7 Tri
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No significant reports have been received during the past 48 hours.
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DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN
I. Military Situation
Highligits
Enemy resistance in the western sector was generally light as UN
forces continued the attack. Along the central front other UN units ad-
vanced against determined opposition. A slight increase in enemy activity
was also noted in the eastern area. The enemy supply build-up continued.
Army
In the US I Corps zone, the 29th British Brigade, the US 3rd Division
and the Turkish Brigade attacked northward, receiving sporadic small
arms and mortar fire. The ROK 1st Division, however, was repulsed in
all attempts to cross the Imjin River. The US 25th and 24th Divisions
patrolled from previous positions. Along the IX Corps front a task force
was dispatched by the US 1st Cavalry Division (consisting of elements of
that division plus a ranger and an engineer unit) with the mission of securing
the ilwachon Dam. The task force engaged some opposition in the narrow
neck of land between the Pukhan River and the reservoir, but the enemy
withdrew after a combined air and artillery attack. In the US X Corps zone,
elements of the US 7th Division crossed the Choyang River in two places
against intense small arms and mortar fire and two other units prepared
to follow across. In the area of the two ROK corns in the eastern sector,
enemy activity increased slightly but patrols of all units were able to con-
tinue the advance. Over 1,000 enemy vehicles were sighted moving toward
the forward areas.
Navy
Naval aircraft flew 99 sorties in the east against targets in seven areas.
Buildings, fuel tanks, supply dumps, tanks, troop concentrations, trucks,
and warehouses were destroyed or damaged. Surface vessels patrolled and
bombarded bridges in the vicinity of Kyojo Dam. In the Wonsan area ships
fired at night on road junctions, moving vehicle lights, and a highway bridge.
Along the west coast four sorties were flown at Chinnampo, Onjongni,
-Genea nulflin-a nclilaeja. Surface-cr patrolled the coast as far as Chinnampo.
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UN aircraft flew 989 sorties, of which 665 were combat and 168 were
in close support of ground troops. Nearly 400 armed recoiinaissance air-
craft attacked targets in 172 areas. Medium bombers flew 27 effective
sorties, bombing Anju, Kunu-ri, Sinanju and Hamhung. Four F-80's were
attacked by two MIG-15's. One of the F-80's was damaged.
IL General Situation
Political
Radio Pusan announced on 6 April that in addition to lilting the emergency
martial law in the five southernmost provinces, martial law restrictions were
to be lifted on 8 April in a sixth province, North Chungchong. Certain excep-
tions to the lifting of restrictions were made, presumably because the
localities are principal supply bases or are guerrilla-infested. Defense
Minister Shin credited the pressure of public opinion with being responsible
for the lifting of restrictions.
T he Central News Agency states that 35,000 ROK-held prisoners of
war soon will be released. The prisoners of war are all South Koreans who
were conscripted by the North Korean forces last summer. A first group
of some 24,000 was released some two months ago.
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In the central and western sectors UN forces continued to advance
against moderate resistance? There was little activity in the eastern sector,
Army
In the US I Corps zone of the western sector, patrols of the ROK int
Division pushing across the Irnjin River met only light opposition, although
severe/ enemy company size groups were observed., The 2eth British Brig-
ade and the US 3rd Division made moderate advances against light resistance.
The US 25th Division continued to advance, although an enemy counterattack
halted some elements.. Air observers reported energetic enemy defensive
preparations including tank ditches, road blocks and extensive mining south
of Chorwon. In the US IX Corps zone the US 1st Marine Division relieved
the US 1st Cavalry Division. A task zone,
attempted to seize the Hwachon
Reservoir Dam but met determined resistance. Other urtts continued
patrolling. MO minor enemy counterattacks in the US X Corps zone were
contains& US 7th Division troops continued to advance: Inthe ROK III
Corps eone; ROK troops advanced up to two miles against moderate resis-
tance: In the ROK I Corps zone, patrolling continued with no contact,
Navy
Surface units continued patrolling off the west coast. Only four sorties
were flown in the west by naval aircraft, as the majority cA the aircraft are
now based off the east coast. In the east, UN carrier-based aircraft flew
106 sorties against communication targets from Songjin to Wonsan; two
planes were lost Surface forces successfully continued interdictory fire
along the coast.,
Air
Other UN aircraft flew 878 sorties, including 641 combat, Bombers
en--airfield-and-hombed targets in the Pyongyang area.
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ll General Situation
Political
An ROK spokesman in Pusan stated on 10 April that South Korea is
being prevented from freeing 35,000 prisoners of war, still loyal to the
ROK Government, by the US Army. The Vice Minister of Defense stated
that a special committee screened 140,000 North Korean prisoners of war
and found that 359000 were loyal citizens conscripted by the Korean Commu -
nista, He stated that his government wished to release these men for
farming or to join the ROK forces, but were prevented from doing so by US
Army instructions not to release any prisoners of war prior to the termin-
ation of hostilities.
On 10 April another ROK Government official urged the allies to
strengthen South Korea's armed forces if Japan is to be allowed to rearm
after the Japanese peace treaty. He warned that Japan might not always be
faithful and friendly and called for a well-planned Asian balance of power.
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UN ground forces continued to make limited gains as enemy resistance
ranged from light to moderate in the central sector and remained negligible
on the flanks.
Army
In the US I Corps zone, slight advances were made by UN ground forces
against generally light enemy resistance; friendly patrols probing northward
reported little contact with the enemy. US IX Corps units, continuing their
limited advance, encountered light to moderate enemy rear-guard resista.nce9
particularly in the Hwachon Reservoir area, while US 1st Cavalry Division
elements, attempting to cross the Choyang River, were repelled, In the US
X Corps zone, gains were registered by the US 2nd Division against light to
moderate resistance, while other corps units generally maintained positions
and patrolled aggressively. ROK III and I Corps forward elements continued
to attack, with little enemy contact.
Navy
Owing to adverse weather,
naval air operations were cancelled, Surface
craft off both coasts continued bombardment of enemy installations.
Air
UN land-based aircraft, similarly hampered by unfavorable weather,
flew a total of 287 sorties, including 174 transport and 82 combat. Close
support for UN ground forces was limited to the US I Corps zone, while
medium bombers, flying 36 missions, concentrated on enemy railroad in-
stallations. Preliminary reports on enemy air activity indicate that one
flight of F-84 aircraft on bomber escort in the Sinuiju area engaged 40 to 50
MIG-15's, with results unknown, while another flight of F-84's encountered
30 MIG-159s, with three enemy aircraft probably destroyed and three
damaged,
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Political
Home Minister Chough at a press conference on 11 April stated that
between the dates of 10 March and 10 April ROK police staged a special
campaign to "annihilate Communist bandits." Chough claimed the following
results 2 10,071 Communists were killed, 1,716 were captured and 11,326
'surrendered, making a total oi 23, 113 guerrilla losses, These figures are
high and undoubtedly include casualties that under other circumstances
might not have been labelled as bandits or as Communists The anti-
guerrilla campaign will be continued for another montch,
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NO.
UN forces attacking along the central front encountered stronger and
more determined enemy resistance? Activity in the western and eastern
sectors was limited to light contact and minor advances? Heavy vehicular
traffic continued in enemy rear areas.
Army
In the western sector, the Philippine Battalion and elements of the US
3rd Division advanced two miles against moderate resistance. ROK 1st
Division patrols ranged north and west of the Imjin River, reporting light
contact Both air and ground observers report that the area is heavily
mined A tank patrol advanced unopposed to Yonchon on the main Uijongbu-
Chorwon highway, while the Turkish Brigade continued to attack east the
highway against light resistance. In the west-central sector, elements of
the US 25th Division met moderate to heavy opposition in advancing. Enemy
resistance caused attacking elements of the US 24th Division to withdraw
slightly before resuming the atta,ck, In the central sector, an attempt by
the 27th British Brigade to seize high ground in the Pung-myon area was
repulse& The US 1st Marine Division and BOK 6th Division patrols made
only light contact with the enemy, but ground and air reporters noted great
enemy activity north of friendly positions. The French Battalion encoun-
tered heavy resistance in advancing in the Hwachon Reservoir region, while
elements of the US 7th Division overcame heavy resistance in advancing
beyond the Choyang River? Other UN units patrolled from positions, makirg
light contact with the enemy., Along the eastern sector, ROK 3rd Division
units adjusted positions and patrolled, while Capital Division elements
maintained positions and patrolled without contact,
In the enemy rear areas, nearly 1,000 vehicles were observed moving
south.
Navy
Naval aircraft flew 100 sorties along the northeast coast, attacking
targets in 18 areas, including Kansong, Wonsan, Chowon and Chongjin,
destroying enemy buildings, supply dumps and communications facilities.
Surface vessels continued to patrol and, under the direction of airspot,
placed interdictory fire on bridges and road junctions, and destructive
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Air
Other UN aircraft flew a total of 1,027 sorties, of which 708 were
combat. In addition to 180 close support missions in all corps zones, 272
armed reconnaissance craft hit targets in 11 areas, Light bombers hit
targets in six northwestern areas' while 34 night intruder missions were
flown in 50 areas. Medium bombers flew 48 effective missio , attacking
supply depots and communication lines, primarily in the Sinuiju area In
air encounters, eight enemy M1G459s were destroyed and three UN planes
were lo
IL General Situation
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UN forces encountered enemy entrenchments and small-scale counter-
attacks in the west-central sector. Elsewhere along the front opposition
decreased.
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In the western sector US I Corps patrols made light to moderate contact
on the left flank west and northwest of the hnjin River and ranged three miles
north of the Imjin without contact Only light opposition was encountered in
the center of the Corps zone, where advancing elements drove the enemy
from bunker positions. US 24th Division units astride the Uijongbu-Kumhwa
highway on the I Corps right flank were stubbornly opposed by two well-
entrenched enemy regiments, which launched counterattacks, forcing
friendly units to make slight withdrawals. Adjoining units on the US IX
Corps left flank continued moderate northward advance& Other IX Corps
units patrolled from previous positions with light contact Air observers
reported relatively little activity in the Hwachon Reservoir area as the
enemy appeared to be evacuating isolated elements south of the reservoir.
In the east-central sector US X Corps elements encountered spotty but more
determined resistance in expanding the friendly bridgehead over the Choyang
River ea of Inje. ROK army forces in the eastern sector maintained light
contact and adjusted positions.
Navy
UN naval aircraft flew 22 sorties, attacking targets in Pungsan and
Chigyang in northeast Korea. Surface craft maintained patrols off the north-
east coast and provided interdictory fire against Sixgjin and Wonsan. UN
naval forces are being redeployed
Air
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Armed reconnaissance planes, light bombers ard night intruder aircraft
attacked numerous enemy targets. Medium bombers '; :a
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Sariwon and Pyonggang. No report has been received on enemy air-to-air
opposition. Two unidentified aircraft dropped eight bomb!' over friendly
lines in the ROK army area in the eastern sector. The bombs exploded
50 feet above ground.
IL General Situation ?
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Only minor enemy reaction to UN patrolling and advances has developed
For the last two days an extensive enemy smoke screen has hampered UN
close support mission&
Army
In the UN I Corps zone, no significant enemy activity was encountered as
the ROK 1st Division continued patrolling, Friendly guerrilla forces occupied
ICawseng, an important communication center, without oppositim The US 3rd
Division made light patrol contact, while the Turkish Brigade and the US 25th
Division made limited advances against light to moderate resistance. West
of Hwachon, the US 24th Division continued to attack against light resistance,
In the Z0110 of the US IX Corps, activity was generally light but the enemy
reacted vigorously to US 1st Marine Division patrols near Hwachon, In the
US X Corps zone, US 2nd Division units improved positions, The US Ith Divi-
Mon continued to advance against fairly strong enemy counterattack& In the
ROK III and I Corps zones, there was little contact as UN forces continued
patrolling_
Smoke conditions hampered close support missions and air observation,
The smoke screen was created by burning vegetation and other available in-
flammable material, and extended along the western and central sector&
Navy
In the east, UN carrier-based aircraft flew 62 sorties against communi-
cation targets with fair results, A task force which has been off the east coast
for several days is !low movirg to the Yell ow Sea, while Task Force 77 is re-
turning to Korean waters for operations. Surface units continued interdictory
fire on shore target& In the west there were no air operations. Four eneme.
Yaks attacked light UN surface units east of Chimera" causing some damage;
ene Yak was shot down Other surface units continued patrolling.
Air
spormaste.
UN aircraft flew 924 sorties, of which 607
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naissanee planes attacked various targets, including Yonpo airfield Medium
bombers attacked the Haeju supply center with fair results Seven MIG-159s
fired at four UN F-80's; no damage was reported on either side.
H. General Situation
Political
Acc rding to a Central News Agency dispatch, the most recent Commu-
nist "Peace Appeal" met with a generally negative attitude within the ROK,
Both Republic of Korea citizens and government officials were unanimous
in the opinion that this latest Communist move was made only for propaganda
purposes,
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Hostile opposition varied across the central sector as UN farces con-
tinued to attack. Activity in the eastern and western sectors was limited
to patrol contact The heavy pall of smoke which has obscured the front
line area was somewhat dissipated,
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In the western sector ROK 1st Division patrols made light contact north
of the Irajin River 9 while the Belgian Battalion established a bridgehead in
the Hokkongeri area. US 3rd Division units adjusted positions and patrolled.
The Turkish Brigade advanced against moderate resistance to a general line
two miles north of Yonchon. Elements of the US 25th Division advanced to
Saga-ri, and US 24th Division elements advanced up to two miles in the face
of varying opposition. In the central sector, the British 27th Brigade advanced
against light resistance, while other US IX Corps units maintaired positiors
and patrolled t Elements of the French Battalion patrolled to the south shore
of the Hwachon Reservoir without contact. US 7th Division units in the US X
Corps zone maintained positions and repulsed an enemy prebieg attack. Other
elements of the US 7th Division attacked against light opposition. In the eastern
sector, ROK 5th Division units patrolled and made limited 'gains without contact.
ROK Capital Division units adjusted positions and patrolled,
Navy
Naval aircraft from carriers off the east coast flew 225 sorties, performing
close support missions across the front line and striking enemy supply dumps
and communications in 18 areas. Surface vessels continued interdictory and
destructive fire on rail and highway bridges, rail junctions and shore emplace-
ments with excellent results. No operations were reported from aircraft based
off the west coast. A patrolling vessel was reported to have shot down one YAK
and damaged another,.
Air
Other UN aircraft flew a total of 891 sorties 9 of which 644 were combat
In addition to 123 close support missions in all cor s zones t 366 armed recon-
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targets in 45 areas, Twelve effective medium-bomber sorties were flown
against the Pyongyang airfield and Haeju with excellent results,
IL. General Situation
Political
On 16 April President Rhee announced the appointment of Pyon Yontae
as Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea. Pyon, a former Ambassador
to the Philippines and a university professor, replaces Ben Limb, who will
remain as Korean observer at the UN,
Ambassador Muccio reports that Doctor Helen Kim, President et Ewha
College, and National Assemblyman Kim Tong-Song left Pusan by air on 14
April for New York and Washington on a goodwill tour to express gratitude
for the help being given South Korea and to seek further economic and mili-
tary assistance, Mucci? believes they were unable tcobtain official funds
for the trip and will speak only in an unofficial capacity for the "Korean
people. "
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DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN .
I, Military Situation
Highlights
Slight gains were made as UN forces continued to attack northward,
some units meeting light resistance and other units meeting one
Army
Limited advances were made in the US I Corps zone, against light or
no enemy resistance, by the Turkish Brigade and elements of the US 25th
and 24th Divisions; other corps units adjusted positions and patrolled. US
IX Corps units, patrolling to the north, reported no enemy contact except
by the ROK 1st Marine Regiment in the Hwachon Dam area. In the US X
Corps zone, UN activity was generally limited to adjustment of positions
as elements of the US 7th and ROK 5th Divisions registered slight gainet
In the ROK HI and I Corps zones, some units attacked, meeting light oppo-
sition, while other units patrolled, making no contact with the enemy.
Navy
Naval aircraft based on carriers off the west coast flew 43 sorties,
destroying enemy buildings and railroad equipment, while surface craft
continued to patrol. In the east, Task Force '17 planes, flying a total of
177 sorties, struck at enemy installations and lines of communication and
provided limited close support for UN ground forces. Surface vessels
bombarded enemy rail and highway areas, barracks, and gun emplacements
along the coast,
Air
Land-based UN aircraft flew 966 sorties, of which 677 were combat
Close support was given forces in all corps zones, Light bombers, num-
bering 24, struck at the enemy rail network in the Pyongyang area, while
11 medium bombers attacked the Kangdong airfield with generally excellent
results.
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Political
A North Korean propaganda broadcast cf 15 April admitted that" ?? the
Korean people have been receiving tremendous material aid from the Soviet
Union.9' The same broadcast further indicated that a large amount of aid
had been received from Communist China, Hungary and "other democratic
People's Democracies. " The broadcast concluded with the statement: "Thf,s
international support means that the American and British imperialists are
the enemy ci the people. "
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1951
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Hostile opposition along the UN front was generally light except in the
vicinity of the UiLongpu-Kumhwa highway in the western sector and near Inje
in the eastern sectorp The enemy appears to have evacuated the Han River
estuary on the left flank,
Army
US I Corps patrols ranged across the Imjin River as far as Kaesong
without significant contact, The enemy appears to have evacuated the Han
River estuary on the western flank of the UN front, A US 3rd Division tank
patrol three miles northwest of Yonchon encountered intense small arms and
mortar fire, US 25th Division and Turkish Brigade units continued to advance
on Chorwon against light to no resistance. A tank supported infantry patrol
three miles south of Chorwon encountered tank or self-propelled artillery
fire, but resumed the attack. On the corps right flank advancing US 24th
Division elements encountered stiff enemy resistance in the Kwangdok moun-
tain area east of the Uijongbu-Kumhwa highway about 12 miles south of
Kumhwa. In the central sector US IX Corps units patrolled two to three
miles in advance of previous positions with only light contact and a US 1st
Marine Division patrol entered Hwachon unopposed, US X Corps units pa-
trolled areas south of the Hwachon Reservoir without contact Other X Corps
units east of Yanggu in the east-central sector patrolled from previous posi-
tion.s. In the eastern sector ROK units advanced against moderate resistance
near Inje. Other ROK forces in the eastern sector adjusted and improved
positions. Forward elements encountered an estimated enemy company in the
Kansong area just inland from the east coast Elements of the ROK 11th
Division recently reassigned from security missions in southwest Korea to
the ROK I Corps closed in the vicinity of Yangyang.
Navy
UN naval aircraft operating from carriers off the east coast of Korea
flew 278 sorties, attacking targets in the enemy concentration area north of
Chorwon. Surface craft patrolled the northeast coast and continued the inter-
dictory and harassing bombardment of the Wonsan area. Carrier aircraft of!
the west coast flew 51 sorties against targets at Chinnampo, Haeju, Chungsan
and Kumchom Surface craft maintained coastal patrols.
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Other UN aircraft flew 618 combat missions out of a total of 900
sorties. Armed reconnaissance planes, light bombers and night intruder
aircraft attacked targets in over 200 areas. Medium bombers flew 15
sorties, 11 of which were directed against the enemy airfield at Kangdorgc,
IL General Situation
No significant reports have been received during the past 24 hours-.
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I. Military Situation
ts
UN forces made small advances in the west-central sector against light
opposition. Patrols in the central and east-central sectors made only a few
contacts with the enemy.
Atakti
In the US I Corps zone, the Turkish Brigade and elements of the US 3rd,
24th and 25th Divisions made slight northern advances of about three miles
against light resistance, which proved stubborn only on the 24th Division
front; the US 3rd Division repulsed a small enemy counterattack. The re-
mainder of the corps patrolled with no enemy contact There was no signif-
icant activity in the US IX Corps zone. In the US X Corps zone, the US 2nd
Division patrolled along the southern edge of the Hwachon Reservoir without
encountering opposition, Elements of the US 7th and ROK 5th Divisicas made
slight advances against light but stubborn resistance. The ROK 3rd Division
in the ROK III Corps zone reported that an estimated enemy regiment was de-
ployed along its front but its patrols did not make contact Two prisoner of
war stated that the three regiments of the North Korean 32nd Division were
deployed along the Kansong-Inje road, opposite the ROK 3rd Division posi-
tions There was no other significant action along the eastern sector.
Navy
In the west, 23 sorties were flown in the vicinity of Chinnampo and six
possible minelaying junks and 20 fishing sampans were damaged. In addi-
tion, a building housing enemy troops was strafed. Surface vessels patrolled
the approaches to Inchon without incident In the east, 47 sorties were flown
in various areas, including Songjin, Hamhung and Hungnam, Targets in-
cluded gun positions, bridges buildings, railroad cars and sheds, supply
dumps, troops and trucks0 Surface vessels in the Chongjin area fired on
Haenun airfield and an adjacent highway and railroad. The rail-highway
interesection at Chuuronjong was also hit. In the Sotagjin area,
highway
bridges, rail and highway junctions, a powerhouse and a rail line were attacked.
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Other UN aircraft flew 241 sorties, of which 91 were combat. Armed
reconnaissance and night intruder aircraft hit targets in 70 areas, including
lianpo-ri, Namchonjom and Pyongyang airfield, The latter was also the
principal target of the 12 effective sorties flown by medium bomber&
IL General Situation
No significant reports have been received during the past 24 hour&
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DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN
L. Military Situation
Highlights
Increasing resistance was encountered by friendly patrols on the west
flank, while attacking UN forces on the west-central and central fronts met
varying epposttion. UN patrols in the east-central and eastern sectors en-
countered little opposition,
Army
In the US I Corps zone, patrols from the ROK 1st and US 3rd Divisions
encountered increasing resistance from enemy groups estimated to be of com-
pany size. Elements of the US 25th and 24th Divisions registered limited ad-
vances; the latter division met stubborn resistance south of Chorwon, US IX
Corps units --elements of the ROK 6th and US 1st Marine Divisions-- advanced
in the vicinity of Hwachon without meeting enemy opposition. In the US X Corps
zone, elements of the US 2nd Division encountered two enemy companies just
north of the Hwachon Reservoir, while other corps units patrolled and adjusted
positions with light to no enemy contact, ROK units in the ROK III and I Corps
zones generally maintained previous positions without significant contact with
the enemy.
Navy
Naval aircraft based off the west coast new 39 sortie; destroying or
damaging enemy buildings and transportation facilities and giving close support
to US I Corps forces. Surface craft patrolled the coast from Chinnampo south-
ward but sighted no enemy activity? In the east, Task Force 77 aircraft flew
169 sortie; including close support missions in all corps zones, and strikes
against enemy bridge; buildings, and supply dumps in several areas, Surface
vessels continued bombardment of enemy shore installations along the east
coast, Two Navy Corsairs engaged four Yaks south of Chinnampo and claimed
three Yaks destroyed and one probably destroyed.
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Land-based UN aircraft flew 920 effective sorties, including 573 combat
and 257 transport. Close support missions, totalling 90, were concentrated
in the US 1 Corps zone. Medium bombers reported generally excellent results
against bridge and airfield targets.
11, General Situation
Political
A repo/ t from Ambassador Muccio comments on Chinese Communist
troop morale based on prisoner of war interrogations. Re cautions that his
conclusions are formed solely from prisoner of war attitudes whiph may well
be nonrepresentative, since only 3,100 Chinese prisoners have been taken to
date and since the majority of the prisoners are ex-Nationalists. 4Prisoners'
statements clearly show dissatisfaction with conditions in Korea baseton heavy
losses, serious hardships and equipment shortages. There is little evidence
that the ordinary war prisoner has any convictions regarding the war. Physical
restraint and close surveillance are the major factors preventing greater de-
fections rather than the two years or more of Communist indoctrination. Muccio
concludes that in the event of a major military defeat, resulting in a breakdown
of discipline and surveillance, an opportunity for desertion would be provided and
the majority of Chinese Communist forces would take advantage of it
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On the UN west flank, enemy patrols in strength forced friendly patrols
to withdraw to the south bank of the Imjin River? Enemy activity along the
UN central front consisted of coordinated night counterattacks in battalion
and regimental strengths The UN east flank remained quiet.
Att...mx
Intensified enemy activity in the US I Corps zone forced ROK 1st Divi-
sion patrols to withdraw tothe south bank of the Imjin River enemy groups
crossed the river at three points. Enemy attacks against the US 3rd, 25th
and 24th Division forced slight displacement of friendly elements. In the
US IX Corps zone, heavy attacks by the enemy forced withdrawals of up to
five miles by elements of the ROK 6th *Division, while the US 1st Marine
Division made slight advances before being forced to withdra . In the US
X Corps zone., minor gains were made by elements of the US 2nd Division,
while US 7th Division units encountered enemy opposftion ranging from light
to heavy. In the ROK 5th Division sector, elements of one regiment were
forced by enemy counterattacks to displace slightly, while other units of the
division generally maintained positions. A battalion-strength attack in the
ROK Wcorps area resulted in a slight withdrawal of one ROK regiment No
? significant enemy activity occurred in the ROK I Corps zone.
Navy
Naval aircraft in thet west flew 34 sorties, destroying and damaging enemy
buildings and gun positions while surface vessels continued patrolling and
minesweeping activities fin the east, Task Force 77 planes flew 171 sorties
against enemy troop and supply position; surface craft continued patrol of
the coast and directed harassing and restrictIng fire on enemy transportation
facilities and troop concentrations.
Air
Land-based UN aircraft flew a total of 908 sorties, including 579 combats,
with 152 close support missions. The medium bomber effort was concentrated
on airfields at Sariwon, Sinmak, Yonpo, Anak and Hamhung, with generally
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Economic
Ambassador Mucci?, reporting on the financial situation in the Republic
of Korea, observed that currency in circulation increased only 100 million
won during the first week of April, the smallest increase for any week since
the beginning of the war, which may reflect an improvement in the ROK fis-
cal position, The Ambassador warns, however, that it would not be
realistic to anticipate that the ROK will be able to offset the inflationary
Impact of UN expenditures by increasing taxes and other government revenue.
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Hostile forces have established a small bridgehead across the Imjin
River in the western sector and have deepened to 18 miles the penetration
in the central sector, Elsewhere on the UN front friendly withdrawals to
prepared positions have contained enemy offensive action,
Army
In the western sector an enemy battalion which had crossed the Imjin
River effected a penetration between two regiments of the ROK 1st Division,
whose reserve regiment is enroute to counterattack. Enemy forces main-
tained strong pressure against the US 3rd Division as friendly elements
withdrew south of the Imjin River. US 25th Division forces counterattacked
in the Yangpyong area to destroy an enemy battalion-sized penetration, US
24th Division units on the corps right repulsed small enemy groups. Other
US I Corps units maintained blocking positions. Strong enemy pressure in
the central sector continued. The ROK 6th Division, reduced to 2,800 men,
has apparently lost its artillery and supply train to the enemy. British 27th
Brigade elements report strong enemy contact four miles north of Kapyong,
US 1st Marine Division forces repulsed strong enemy attacks southeast of
the Hwachon reservoir, but at last report were withdrawing to new defensive
positions. Advance elements of the US X Corps in the east-central sector re-
pulsed enemy probing attacks. In the eastern sector hostile forces have
increased pressure on ROK 5th Division forces, which have been compelled
to withdraw. Inje is reported to be in enemy hands. ROK III and I Corps
units patrolled and adjusted positions under moderate enemy pressure.
Navy
Naval aircraft operating off the west coast flew 52 sorties, of which 32
missions were flown in close support of US I Corps troops. Surface craft
continued normal patrol and minesweeping activity. Although naval task
forces off the Korean east coast replenished during the period, 25 carrier
aircraft sorties were flown of which 14 were close support missions. Sur-
face craft continued coastal patr 1 and harass fire in the Songjin-Chongjin
areas and maintained bombardment of targets in the Wonsan area.
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Other UN aircraft flew 10054 effective sortle& Included among the 744
combat flights were 340 close support missions? 281 armed reconnaissance
attacks on targets in 98 areas and 37 night intruder sorties. Medium bombers
attacked Sariwon and Yonpo airfields and enemy front line target&
II? General Situation
Political
Ambassador Muccio reports the receipt of a letter from President Rhee
dated 21 April. Rhee refers to 5000000 men of the "Chinese Red .army"
being concentrated along the central and western sectors and another half
million moving into positions The letter states that it is urgently neces-
sary to reinforce UN and ROK armies and that it would be "sensible" to
utilize fully available Korean manpower, He repeats his request for arms,
ammunition and equipment, in quantities sufficient for ten additional ROK
army division.
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I. Military Situation
Enemy pressure along the western front increased as UN forces with-
drew to prepared positions. Pressure on the central front continued, while
enemy activity decreased in the east-central and eastern sectors.
Army
In the western sector, units of the ROK 1st Division adjusted right flank
positions to a line two miles northeast of !dungen, while other elements
similarly withdrew under strong enemy pressure; the remaining ROK let
Division units prepared to withdraw. The British 2eth Brigade also withdrew.
Elements of the US 3rd Division maintained light contact and repulsed
three enemy attacks, as the division prepared to withdraw to positions on
the ROK 1st Division right flank. The US 25th Division prepared to withdraw
to a line seven miles northeast of Uijongtou. An elements of the US 24th
Division reported strong enemy pressure and prepared to fall back to a
line adjoining the US 25th Division. In the central sector, units of the ROK
6th Division adjusted positions, while the British 27th Brigade withdrew to
Kapyong under strong pressure. The US 5th Cavalry Regiment remained in
blocking positions without contact. The US let Marine Division maintained
positions in relative quiet. Elements of the US 2nd Division reported light
contact with the enemy, while the attached Netherlands and French Battalions
remained in positions. Units of the US 7th Division adjusted positions and re-
ported a large enemy force facing them. Units of the ROK 5th Division adjus-
ted positions or withdrew to prepared positions. In the eastern sector, ROK
3rd Division troops adjusted positions without contact, and ii0K I Corps units
maintained previous positions without contact.
Navy
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Naval aircraft based off the east coast flew 205 sortles, performing close \
support missions in all corps areas and attacking enemy supply lines, troop
concentrations and gun emplacements. Surface vessels placed interdictory
fire on lines of communication and reported heavy destruction in the Wonsan
building area. Aircraft in the west flew a total of 55 close support sorties,
while_ miring, vessels continued to patrol.,
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Other UN aircraft flew 1,121 sorties, of which 726 were combat, In
addition to 253 close support missions flown in all corps areas, 311 armed
reconnais ance aircraft hit targets in 134 areas, including Kumchon and the
Pyongyang airfield, Light bombers and night intruders hit targets in various
areas, including Singye, Chongju and Sibyon-ni? Medium bombers flew 18
effective sorties, hitting the Hungnam barracks area and the Sinmak air-
field, in addition to attacking troop concentrations and lines of communication.
One MIG-15 was destroyed.
IL General Situation
PoliticaL
The Central News Agency reports that the Republic of Korea Home Mini-
ster Cho Pyong-ok, who became Home Minister last June after the invasion
Of South Korea, has tendered his rests,. ation, According to Republic of Korea
sources, his probable successor will be Lee Ki Bong, present Mayor of
Seoul and intimate friend of President Rhee. Other unconfirmed press re-
ports from Tasju state that President Rhee is expected to make a
"drastic" Cabinet reshuffle in the next few days, Cabinet ministers
rumored to be slated for removal are Defense Minister Shin Sungmo and
Justice Minister Kim Chun Yon.
(President Rheees Cabinet is probably as good a one as could be mustered
under present conditions and any changes will probably be for the worse.)
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Military Situation
HihIght
Enemy pressure continued, In the western sector UN forces withdrew,
but some elements were cut if In the central and eastern sectors, althougA
enemy pressure continued, most of the attacks were contained.
Army
LI the US I Corps zone, the ROK 1st Division withdrew two miles under
enemy pressure. Elements of the British 29th Brigade remained cut off and
under strong pressure, US 25th DiVi81031 units repulsed two enemy attacks,
while US 24th Division units reported strong eltemy pressure, In the US IX
Corps zone? UN forces have contaieed the deep enemy pealetration as elem
of the ROK 6th Division, British 27th Brigade and the US 1st Cavalry Diviske
attacked northward. Elements of the US 1st Maxine Division repulsed two
enemy attacks. In the US X Corps zone, elemen of the US 7th Division
were under strong enemy attacks, but farther east ROK 5th Division units
made ehort gains against light resistance. In the /10K III Corps zone, ROK
3rd Divtsiota elements were forced back by strong enemy preesuxe, while the
ROK 7th Division reported mounting pressure. There was little contact in
the ROK I Corps zone.
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Isiam
In the west, naval aircraft flew 50 sorties, of which 32 were in close
support of ground troops., Surface units continued patrolling, In the east,
carrier-based aircraft flew 182 sorties, with 121 in close support, Surface
units continued interdictory fire on communisation targets,
Air
Other UN aircraft flew 1,062 sorties, of which 'P18 were combat, in-
cluding 237 in close ,support. Medium bombers attacked three North Korean
airfields with excellent results, Nineteen MIGe152s were sighted, but
light contact was made and no damage was sustained on either side.
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forwards an unconfirmed report that a
lack of cooperation on the part of local police in small towns and villa.ges
has forced the North Korean Ministry of Ink mat Affairs' Security Forces
(secret police) to send its own personnel from Pyongyang into the country
to arrest UN syznpathizers.
Economic
The same source states that traders in North Korea are unwillirrg to
accept North Korean currency,
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DAILY KOREAN BULLI
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Heavy enemy pressure continued in the western sector aaut TSznilOs
northwest of Seoul, In the central sector the enemy continued to press UN
forces retiring to prepared positions, while in the eastern sector smaller
enemy attacks were repulsed. Enemy casualties for the period April 22-26
are estimated at 35,703?
Army
In the US I Corps zone, elements of the ROK 1st Division withdrew up
to eight miles and repulsed enemy battalion-sized attacks. US 3rd Division
units remained in positions five to ten miles north of Uijongbu. Elements ef
the US 25th Division contained an enemy attack. In the US Li Corps zone,
only patrol action was reported along most of the front, although the ROK
1st Marine Regiment five miles south of the Hwachon Reservoir repulsed an
enemy battalion-sized attack. Elements of the US 2nd Division in the US X
Corps zone repulsed a company.size attack, while US 7th Division units con-
tained three enemy attacks. Other corps units reported little contact ROK
HI Corps units in the eastern sector reported light to no contact A regiment
of the ROK 3rd Division maintained contact with an enemy regiment. No con-
tact was reported in the ROK I Corps zone.
UN carrier-based aircraft based, on the east coast flew 153 sorties,
including 64 in close support ot ground troops,. Surface units continued inter-
dictory missions.
In the west carrier aircraft flew 50 sorties, including 32 in close support
of ground troops. Surface units patrolled.
Air
Other UN aircraft flew 1,036 sorties, including 682 combat, with 119 of
these in close support. Light-and medium bombers attacked airfields with
good results. In an encounter between four Ma's and four 1?-86?s, one enemy
aircraft was damaged,
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General Situation
Political
Reporting further oaths Cabinet crisis in the Republic of Korea,
Ambassador Mucci? states that although President Rhee has announced
that the "Minister of Defense is hereby dismissed," there is private specu-
lation that Defense Minister Shin has made his peace with the. President
In this connection, the Central News Agency reports that outgoing Justice
Minister Kim openly attacked the Defense Minister in a press ccaference,
accusing him of attempting to "mislead" the President Kim is reported
to have stated further that "President Rhee is the Defense Min1ster9s
puppet"
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In the western sector, UN units broke contact and withdrew to selected
positions along a line seven to eight miles northwest of Seoul. Along the .
eastern sector, heavily engaged UN forces hold a defense line curving four
miles south to seven miles northeast of Inje.
L Military Situation
Army
Along the western sector, strong enemy pressure on the ROK let Divi-
sion continued. The division withdrew to positions four to six miles north-
west of Seoul. In the US 1st Cavalry DiViSi011 area, no contact was reported
as elements remained in blocking positions north of Seoul and covered the
withdrawal of the US 3rd Division to new positionc US 25th Division units
withdrew to a line running eight to ten miles northeast of Seoul, while the
Turkish Brigade occupied blocking positions in the same area, The British
29th Brigade, at first cut off by the enemy, is now regrouping west of Seoul.
Enemy forces positioned in depth north of Seoul total 24 to 30 divisions. In
the central sector, light enemy contact was encountered as elements of the
US 24th Division, together with the ROK 6th Division and the British 27th
Brigade, withdrew to new positions northeast of Seoul. Elements of the ROK
6th Division are also reported south and west of the Pukhan River. The US
1st Marine Division withdrew to selected positions four miles southwest of
Chunchon. In the US X Corps zone, elements of the US 2nd Division occupied
positions southeast of Chunchon, while other units remained in position.All
US 7th Division units maintained previous positions and reported light enemy
ground and air activity. All ROK 5th Division elements withdrew to new de-
fensive positions. In the eastern sector, ROK 7th Division unite attacked to
4 point two miles southeast of Inje. The ROK 3rd Division reported strong
enemy contact, Other elements maintained positions or relieved front line
units. In the ROK Capital Division area, no enemy contact was reported as
units adjusted and improved positions.
Navy
Naval aircraft from carriers off the east coast flew 126 sorties before
weather curtailed air activities. In addition to close support missions in all
corps zones, 18 offensive sorties were made in the Munsan, Yongpong and
Kosong areas. Surface vessels continued interdictory fire on enemy rail and
highway junctions and troop concentrations, At' ire
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dispersed targets believed to be enemy boats approaching Modo for attack.
Weather forced cancellation of naval air activity from carriers in the Yellow
Sea., Surface vessels continued to patrol.
Air
Other UN aircraft flew a total or 627 sorties, of which 352 were combat,
In the US I Corps zone, 75 close support sorties were flown, while 177 armed
reconnaissance missions were flown in 70 areas including Kole), Chorwon and
Mumma, Night intruders attacked in .15 areas; light bombers attacked in the
Kaesong area, Medium bombers flew 21 effective sorties, radar-bombing
Pyongyang airfield and troop concentrations in orward enemy area&
IL General Situation
Economic
US Ambassador Mucci? report 3 that the itepuba.s.I of Korea is gradually
becoming aware of the inflation and Is attempting to like corrective steps to
alleviate the situation. The Ambassador further reports that the "delay in
activating UNRRA (the UN relief agency) and the prer-ature disestablislunent
of ECA leave a void in the Korean economy which cart be and is not being
filled" by interim economic measures.
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UN west flank units were under heavy hostile pressure north of demi.
On the eastern flank the high ground was seized five and one-half to six and
one-half miles northeast of Hyon, but strong enemy counterattacks forced a
1,000 yard withdrawaL Elsewhere on the front activity was limited to patrol
action,
Loy,
In the US I Corps zone, enemy attacks forced the ROK 1st Division to
withdraw its outpost elements and to readjust its positions north of Seoul.
The US 1st Cavalry Division also withdrew its outpost lines and, although
able to maintain its previous positions, reported that the enemy strength on
its front was increasing. The US 3rd Division reported no enemy contact,
The US 25th Divtsion adjusted its positions The Philippine Battalion re-
placed elements of the Turkish Btigade on the line. In the US X Corps zone,
only light contact was reported by the US 24th Division. The ROK 6th Divi-
Mon adjusted positions with only light patrol contact reported Neither the
US 1st Marine Division nor the recently arrived British 28th Brigade en-
countered any hostile elements. The ROK 2nd Division was reported on the
road from Chechon to Koksu-rtin join the US JX Corps reserve. There was
no significant enemy activity in the US X Corps zone as all units adjusted or
improved their positions On the east flank, ROK 3rd Division elements
seized the high ground northeast of Hyon but were under strong enemy
counterattack and Me penetration of battalion size reportedly forced a with-
drawal of about 1,000 yards Other units in the east adjusted their positionsw.
Ny
Naval aircraft in the west flew 42 sorties 16 of them in close support of
ground troops in the vicinity d Chinnampo, Two large junks, considered
possible minelayers, were damaged, Surface vessels patrolled the Inchon
area and surrounding islands, and destroyed an enemy gun emplacement and
dispersed enemy troops northwest of Seoul in support of the US I Corps,
Along the east coast, 175 sorties were flown in the vicinities of Chowon,
Munchon, Yongpo-ri, Kansong and Pyonggang. Ammunition dumps, fuel
dumps, mortar positions, pill-boxes, tanks and trucks were among the tar-
gets destroyed. One Corsair was shot down and its pilot probably captured.
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Surface vessels patrolled the coast south of Songjin. Gunfire continued to
harass enemy road and rail targets in the Singjin area, as well as road
junctions and bridges in the vicinity of Wonsan,:
Air
Other UN aircraft flew 954 sorties, Cl which 553 were combat, and 133
of these were in close support of ground troops, Targets in 138 areas were
hit including Hanpo-ri, Pyongyang and Sinmak. Medium bombers flew 17
effective sorties against a railroad by-pass and the Pyongyang airfield.
IL General Situation
No significant reports have been received during the past 48 hours.
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Military Situation
Highliffhts
Enemy pressure on the western front subsided UN patrols continued
limited probes and encountered enemy tanks. Action along the central sec-
tor was limited to patrol clashes. An enemy attack in the eastern sector was
containe&
Army
Elements of the ROK let Division patrolled up to 4,000 yards and en-
countered small enemy groups. Tank-infantry patrols advanced eight miles
north of Seoul without contact US 1st Cavalry Division patrols moved up
8,000 yards against light enemy resistance. Units repulsed several enemy
company and battalion-sized attacks while other units maintained and im-
proved: positions. All units of the US 3rd Division remained in assembly
areas. The British 29th Brigade continued its security mission on the Kimpo
peninsula. Five enemy tanks were observed in the western sector and
seventeen more in the rear area. In the central sector, US 24th Division
units maintained previous positions and patrolled 5,000 yards without con-
tact US let Marine Division units similarly occupied previous positions
and patrolled 4,000 yards without contact Patrols of the US 2nd Division
made light contact, repulsing a small enemy probing attack, The Nether-
lands Battalion moved to new blocking positions. In the eastern sector, an
estimated regiment attacked elements of the ROK 3rd Division. Although
some displacement of friendly troops was caused, the attack was Contained
AU other ROK UI and I Corps units adjusted and improved positions A hos-
tile effort to resupply forward units was revealed by night air sightings.
Navy
Naval aircraft in the east flew 67 close support and offensive sorties
along the front line and in the vicinities of Wonsan, Kowon and Kiimwha.
Surface vessels continued patrol and interdictory fire on rail and road
junctions and bridges in the Songjin-Chongjin areas. Surface fire was also
placed on enemy vehicle and troop concentrations and gun emplacements.
Aircraft from carriers in the Yellow Sea flew 42 sorties, striking enemy
gun positions and troop concentrations in the Chinnampo and Hanchon areas.
Surface vessels continued destructive fire on troop concentrations and
enemy batteries.
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Air
Other UN aircraft flew a total of 1, 314 sorties, of which 846 were com-
bat Close support missions in all corps zones totalled 121. Armed
reconnaissance aircraft, night intruder planes and light bombers continued
strtkes against numerous targets. Medium bombers flew 20 effective sorties,
visually bombing rail bridges, troop concentrations and the supply center at
Pyongyang with good resulth.
IL General Situation
Political
The ROK Ministry of Social Affairs announced on 27 April that 400,000
of tile 446,000 registered citizens of Seoul had been evacuated south of the
/Kan River by 26 April. Seoul city officials and social welfare groups are
providing food and shelter for these refugees between Yongdongpo and Suwon-.
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Highlights
UN patrols in the western sector reported only light contact with the
enemy. No contact was made in the central sector. In the eastern sector
light enemy resistance was encountered by the UN units.
rmy
US I Corps elements patrolled up to 7,000 yards to the north with only
light enemy contact. ROK let Division units dispersed several enemy .groupe.
ce platoon and company strength and received an estimated 200-300 rounds
of. enemy artillery fire. Other US I Corps units patrolled and maintained
positions. No enemy contact was reported in the US IX Corps zone as
IL-Wadly units adjusted positions and patrolled up to 4poo yards northward.
In the US X Corps zone, no contact with the enemy was made, but an enemy
buildup of estimated regimental strength was noted tothe northwest of US 2nd
Division positions. In the ROK III Corps zone, elements of the ROK 3rd
Division registered limited advances after repulsing light enemy attack..
Another light enemy attack was repulsed by the ROK Capital Division in the
ROK X Corps zone. Other ROK forces in the eastern sector generally adjusted
positions and patrolled with little to no enemy contact
Nan!
Off the west coast, replenishing operations cancelled plane flights. Sur
race craft patrolled offshore islands and coastal waters. In the east, Task
Force 77 aircraft flew 331 sorties, including 121 close support missions in
all corps zones, and destroyed one flood-gate of the Hwachon Reservoir
Dam and damaged two others. Surface vessels continued patrolling coastal
waters and fired on enemy shore installations.
Air
Land-based UN aircraft flew a total of 1,097 sorties, of which 668 were
combat, giving close support to UN forces along the front and hitting enemy
targets throughout North Korea. Medium bombers hit enemy transportation
facilities. UN air reconnaissance observed a total of 2,130 enemy vehicles
during the night of 2-3 May. Of this number 1,567 were moving south, as
compared to a total of over 5p00 moving south during the previous two nights.
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Political
Reuters reports that on 30 April the South Korean National Assembly
voted to dissolve the National Defense Army and Home Defense Corps. The
decision followed lengthy investigations and charges Cl oppression and ex-
tortion on the part of officers of the two organizations. The National Defense
Army is similar to a reserve army or a national guard, while the Home
Defense Corps is an anti-Communist civilian youth organization authorized
to assict the police to "keep public order. " Originally unarmed, many
members Cl the two groups, particularly those in guerrilla areas, are now
equipped with weapons. Members Cl the two organizations will be drafted
Into the regular army, according to Reuters.
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Military Situation
Highlights
As the enemy resupply effort continued, there was only isolated contact
Along most of the front large UN patrols ranged up to five miles northward
with no contact
Army
In the US I Corps zone, a tank-infantry patrol of the ROK let Division
engaged an enemy regiment one mile north of UN lines. Patrols of the US
let Cavalry Division ranged northward to the vicinity of Uijongbu where an
enemy artillery position and an ammunition dump were destroyed; the
patrol met light opposition. The US 3rd Infantry Division remained in re-
serve. Elements of the US 25th Division patrolled two miles northward with
no contact Elements of the US IX Corps patrolled aggressively, but re-
ported no contact. In the US X Corps zone, US 1st Marine Division patrols
reported no significant contact The Netherlands Battalion repulsed a small
enemy probing attack. Other divisions in the Corps reported no contact in
the ROK 111 Corps zone, the enemy resisted advances of the ROK 3rd Divi-
sion and in one area launched a battalion-size counterattack. ROK I Corps
elements reported light enemy contact
Navy
In the east, UN carrier-based aircraft flew 154 sorties, 36 in close
support Other naval air attacks were made against communication tug ti
on the coast. Surface units provided interdictory fire from Songjin south,
with particular success at Wonsan. In the west, 90 sorties were flown
against communication targets from Haeju to Chinnampo. Surface units
patrolled,
Mr
Other UN aircraft flew 1,047 sorties, including 671 combat with 77 in
close support Medium bombers made attacks on supply points and on Anak
and Onjong airfields with good results. During the night, 2,757 enemy
vehicles were sighted, 1,630 of these moving southward.
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in late March military certificates were
issued to all men in North Korea through the age of 45. Because of heavy
conscription for the army and labor squads9 no young men are to be seen
in the villages? North Korean west coast inhabitants were ordered to move
inland to prevent their aiding South Koreans who have landed near the coast
and on nearby islands. Government and party organizations are ready to
move wtth their classified documents packed, Travelers between the
villages need road passes signed by the chairman of the local People9s
Committee. Women in North Korea are allegedly giving food to Republic
of Korea guerrillas and digging up buried Communist ammunition.
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Military Situation
Highlights
UN patrols in the western sect& made sporadic contact withenemy
units. In the central sector UN units established forward bases for infantry
and armored patrols. Enemy units in the eastern sector were forced to
withdraw.
Army
US I Corps units in the western sector maintained previous positions,
while sporadiccontact continued with hostile platoon and company-sized units,
Friendly armored patrols ranged north to Uijongbu and to Naegang, six
miles east of Uijongbu. US IX and X Corps units established forward patrol
bases three to four miles north of the present defense lines and patrolled
farther north with generally light to no contact, except along the Hongchon-
Chunchon highway where enemy opposition forced a US Marine tank infantry
patrol to withdraw. ROK Army elements were engaged in the Kwidun-ni
area north of Hyon and in the Sorak mountain area west of Yangyang, and
forced enemy withdrawals.
Navy
UN naval aircraft from carriers in the Sea of Japan flew 272 sorties,
About 170 of these were offensive missions directed primarily at the rail
line from Hungnam to Chongjin, which waS reduced to short shuttle traffic
use. UN surface craft maintained the east coast blockade, continued to
bombard targets in the Wonsan area and fired on 2,000 enemy troops re-
ported by refugees in the area 40 miles north of Yangyang. Naval aircraft
flew 92 sorties in the west, most of which were close support missions.
Air
Other UN aircraft flew 1,008 sorties, of which 668 were combat mission&
Over 400 armed reconnaissance craft attacked targets in 184 areas throughout
central Korea,
while light bombers and night intruder aircraft concentrated on
enemy supply lines northwest of the UN front. Medium bombers flew 19
effective sorties, bombarding the supply centers of Sariwon and Pyonggang. ?*
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LI, General Situation
Political
The French press agency in Tokyo reports that General Chung 11-Kwon,
Comtnander-in-Chief of the BOK' Armed Forces, forwarded to President
Rhee on 3 May a petition signed by all the commanding generals of ROK
troops presently at the battlefront. Stressing that the recent resignations
of Cabinet Ministers had seriously affected troop morale, the petition re-
quested the President to reconsider his attitude vis-a-vis Defense Minister
Shin Sung-mo. The National Assembly declared that the petition represented
an attempt to bring military pressuLe on the government and. demanded that
the Premier and Defense Minister appear before it to explain the affair.
(Shin in reportedly a close associate of the President The circum-
stances indicate that the petition may have been "cooked up" as a graceful
"face-saving" means by which the President could retain Shin by bowing to
military pressure. The National Assembly's reaction suggests that that
body would be loathe to see the President's position vis-a-vis the Assembly
strengthened by the retention of this efficient minister.)
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Military Situation
UN units in the western sector dispatched numerous combat patrols
in an attempt to maintain contact with the enemy; the patrols met heavy
resistance and mine fields in one area. In the central sector there were
only minor contacts. Advancing UN units in the eastern sector met deter-
mined resistance.
Army
In the US I Corps zone, the ROK 1st Division patrols met heavy re-
sistance from two enemy regiments three miles southwest and two miles south
of. Koyang and were forced to return to friendly lines. Patrols of the US 1st
Cavalry Division encountered a mine field three miles southeast of Koyang
and several small enemy groups two miles southwest of Uijongbu. The other
corps units did not succeed in making contact with the enemy. In the central
sect r, US 24th Division patrols ranged approximately 50U0 yards northward
without contacting hostile forces. The ROK 2nd, 5th, 6th and 7th Divisions
and the US 7th Division also dispatched patrols but failed to meet opposition.
The US 2nd Division reported a light patrol skirmish with enemy troops about
sia miles northeast of Chunchon. A straggler from the ROK 6th Division
partially confirmed an earlier agent report of the movement of 28, 000 Chinese
Communist and 300 North Korean troops north to Chiam-ni, above Kumhwa.
Irt the ROI( El Corps zone, BOK 3rd Division elements met determined resis-
tance from enemy units estimated to be of company strength about seven miles
east-southeast of Inje, but succeeded in securing their objectives Other
units along the eastern flank were adjusting positions and reported no enemy
conta.ct.
Navy
Only ten sorties were attempted by planes from carriers off the west
coast and none of .them succeeded in reaching the target owing to bad weather..
Sur7ace vessels patrolled from the Clifford Islands to Yalu Gulf and from the
lizelacn approaches to the Chinnampo estuary without observing any enemy
activity. In the east no air operations were undertaken. Surface vessels at
Sonjin bombarded a rail-highway junction two buildings, and a bridge span.
In the Cheagjin area naval gunfire ucceeded in setting off an exPiosion on a
highway. At Wonson, naval gunfire destroyed eleven trucks and hit a rail-
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Other UN aircraft flew 498 sorties, 252 of them combat. Medium bombers
flew 20 effective sorties, attacking troop concentrations, the Sariwon sup'p4
center, and the south runway of Pyongyang airfield)
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No significant reports have been received during the past 24 hear
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The enemy resupply effort continued with the largest number of vehicle
efeshti since the beginning of the war. There was little activity in the
coatral sector, but in the western and eastern sectors enemy resistance to
Ur patrols and probing attacks increased.
yhlights
Army
In the US I Corps halle? ROK 1st Division patrols met resistance from
enemy Croups up to battalion strength, In the rest of the Corps zone, patrols
ef Me US 3rd Division and the US 1st Cavalry ivision reported scattered
enemy resistance. US IX Corps units reported no contact. In the US
Ceres ie, the US 1st Marine Division reported no contact, but elements
(le U nd Division reported a marked increase in enemy resistance.
ne ROI( I Corps zone, the Rat 9th Division advanced without contact, but
.ROEf. 3rd ?viaion elements met strong resistance in advancing 1,500 yards.
111 ROk 111th Divisi eit was attacked by an enemy company v but forced the
euezay to withdraw. Other units of this Corps re. srted little contact.
Navy
an, the east, UN carrier aircraft flew 167 sorties, with 55 in close sup-
poet and ale remainder against communications targets. Surface units
leeeeareeei railroad targets from Chongjin to Wonsan and destroyed nine
mines at Wonsan. In the west, 67 sorties were flown against targets in the
Chiereannpo area. Surface units continued patrolling.
Mr
?thee UN aircraft flew 1,031 sorties, including 72e combat of which 123
were is close support. Medium bombers attacked the Pyongyang railroad
yoxds. On the night of 6-7 May, a total of 3,705 vechicles were sighted, with
2,295 reeving south.
Ceereral Situation
Political
Amb ssador Mucci? reports that the toll' wing officials have just been
appointed to Cabinet positienst Minister of Defense Lee Ki-poong, who is
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Nome Minister Yi Sun-Yong, currently adviser to the Communications
Mini try; Minister of Justice Min cho Chin Man, formerly Seoul Appelate
Court fudge; Minister of Agriculture Min Ira Mull, Rwan, presently Vice
Minister of Health. (The Agriculture Ministry has been vacant for some
time.)
The Korean Diplomatic Mission in Tokyo, according to a French News
Age ey report, announced that the Republic of Lorea Government has
111tied its original intention not to fight Communism outside of Loma to
the extent that it will aid other nations just as it has been assisted,. The
s tement, however, has been used as a vehicle to ask once again for arms,
this time to equip 20 additional divisions
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Highlights
Meeerate contact with the enemy occurred on the extreme west flank
eied in the Uijongbu and Inje areas. Enemy vehicle traffic continued to be
ecegeye,
AMY
Ie the US I Corps zone, ROK 1st Division elements continued attacks
?eiest enemy units of company and battalion size, forcing the enemy to 'with
:1:: no,thward? while other activity in the 7one as limited to light patrol
rAeeislas. US 1st Cavalry Division patrols encountered scattered enemy
,,reeps of up to battalion size two to three miles north of Uijongbu? No
3egl1ficane enemy activity was reported in the US IX Corps zone; UN forces
eeet.aired and improved previous positions and patrolled up to 109000 yards
keen oi friendly positions with little to no enemy contact. In the US
Corps zone, units of the US 1st Marine Division patrolling north to
'eenehee reported no enemy contact; other corps units generally maintained
eeeetices and patrolled, with contact reported only by the French Battalion
elerents of the ROK 7th Division. ROK III Corps units, registering
-;eigne advances, mat only scattered resistance except in the ROK 3rd Division
nrea neer Inje, where the enemy resisted heavily before withdrawing north-
eyd, ettacking ROK I Corps elements encountered light resistance 10 miles
eee oS Inje; other ROK units reported no contact.
peey
Naral aircraft from carriers off the west coast flew 51 sorties in
!.LC$8 suport of the US I Corps and against enemy instnllations. Surface
fes-eees continued the patrol of islands and coastal waters- In the east9
Lele Force 77 planes flew 185 sorties, including 95 in aloe support of
iee eoyees, while surface craft continued patrol and bombardment of the
eesstleee,
Aiim
Other UN aircraft flew 936 sorties, including 646 combat. Close
eepe, nissions, totalling 74, were concentrated in the US I Corps zone0
edee lombers hit the Pyongyang marshalling yards with good results. A
*peel o 2955 enemy vehicles -ere sieeted during the night of 7=8 May,
)e ehiee 1310 were moving south,
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elem nts on both blanks continued to advance in limited objective
a,411'4,ekr Action elsewhere was characterized by light patrol clashes.
Army
130I Corps patrols crossed the Han River on the extreme left flank
ef the Imjin River and reported defenses consisting of mine fields and
all enemy groups. ROK 1st Division units continued e attack against
fen astAmated two enemy regiments and reached the Kongnung River 15
xtrilsri )7:Orth est of Seoul, No enemy contact was r ported when ROK ele-
ments cr Bawl the Kongnung River and resumed the advance. Elsewhere
eiestern sector, US I Corps units maintained previous positions and
vairoUndo ranging as far as three miles northwest of Uijongbu and con-
tectinc only small enemy groups.
VS IX Corps units maintained and improved present positions and pa-
traRled A tank-infantry patrol from the US 24th Division made light con-
tact 0.'4,11t miles southeast of Uijongbu where two friendly tanks were
e,ainapd by mines.
Ii tae central sector, US X Corps units maintained previous positions
and pz:Tolled to Chunchon without contact, Corps right flank elements ad-
vanced to maintain lateral contact with adjacent ROK Army elements.
RCS. AU and I Corps units in the eastern sector continued advance
twarcl a limited objective line along the Chunchon-Kansong highway. Light
fr motbrate resistance was encountered at two points seven and nine miles
f3a3t Xnje.
Nav_y
Fr night heckler sorties were flown by UN naval aircraft from car-
riers eat the Korean east coast. Surface craft in the Sea of Japan patrolled
Fie enemy coastline south from Songjin without encountering enemy activity.
EarasaIng fire continued in the Wonsan area with the aid of night spotter
.aiecraft. Carrier aircraft based in the Yellow dee flew 22 sorties, princi-
ially tri close support of US I Corps troops. Carrier pilots strafed five
;;eznsifaaa mines beached southwest of .o
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Air
Udavorable flying weather reduced the number of missions flown to
801, it which 530 were combat, In addition to 147 close support missions,
armed reconnaissance aircraft attacked targets in 147 areas and 44 night
intruder aircraft attacked 12 areas. Medium bombers flew 20 sorties, in-
e.tuding two strikes of six and five planes at the enemy Sariwon supply
crater and three ground-controlled missions against enemy forward area
troop concentrations. A total of 1,640 vehicles was sighted in enemy rear
areas.
EL General Situation
Political
US Ambassador Gifford in London reports that, in a 6 May story date-
lined Tokyo, the Sunday Chronicle quoted Rhee as telling an Australian
official of the UN that "British troops have outstayed their welcome in my
wuntry. Tell that to your Government Australian Canadian, New Zealand
F ,British troops all represent governments now sabotaging the brave
Amerfican effort to liberate and unify my unhappy nation" Other papers on
Monday carried ROK statements claiming that the story was "Communist-
inspired and entirely untrue" and that President Rhee was "grateful" for
UT( helix The British Minister in Pusan has been queried in regard to the
al.ports and, if he confirms the story, the UK will be obliged to protest
Sociological
Following a buildup during the past fortnight in the Communist con-
trolled press throughout the Soviet Orbit, the North Korean regime addressed
am 8 May radio broadcast to the UN, accusing the United States and the ROK
Goverment of employing bacteriological warfare against the North Korean
pcputation. The North Koreans base their charges on the "simultaneous"
outbreak of smallpox in several areas of North Korean "seven to eight days
after liberation of the area from American, occupation"
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Renistance diminished in the west-as UN artillery and air strikes
:ir?Rd northward enemy withdrawaLt Action continued very light in the
Lertral sector, while in the east there was light to moderate resistance.
On
he Tast coast a task force secured KansInig against no opposition, The
inc.eaF In buildup of supply dumps in the forward areas and the sighting of
Imoke ,;enerators along the Singye-Yonchon corridor give more evidence
11 I n enemy intent to resume the offensive.
Army
In the US I Corps zone, enemy units were forced to withdraw as the Rai
10 Division moved to a point approximately fifteen miles northwest of Seoul,
The US ,!st Cavalry, and 25th Division patrolled as far as four and one-half
mHs north of Uijongbu. One tank-infantry patrol of the US 25th Division
ailet oprisition from a heavily reinforced enemy company and was forced to
v.11,-evdra,7,
US IX Corps units also patrolled the area four and one-half miles west-
lrtkwet4 of Kapyong but made very little contact
Units of the US X Corps also patrolled against little opposition.
ROI. III Corps units were able to advance in the Inje area against resis-
11C0 which varied from light to heavy. The Capital Division of the ROK I
Cl)rps advanced in the area surrounding Nodong and secured a valuable hill
trNidon. In the same zone, the ROK 11th Division advanced to new positions
Iiith5ut contact
Navy
Plasies from carriers off the Korean West coast flew 50 sorties, most
of them in close support of US I Corps troops, inflicting casualties on enemy
I rlops ard destroying several buildings. Surface vessels patrolled the Yalu
Chtlf and Chinnanipo estuary area, sighting no enemy shipping. Owing to fog,
only 18 sorties, in support of the BOK III Corps, were flown on the east
Surface vessels restricted enemy use of highway junctions and a high.-
1/sty-railway bridge in the songjin area:, At Chongjin, explosions were set off
and fir started, At Wonsan, naval gunfire harassed two road-rail junctions,
Eve junctions, a bridge and a rail yard,
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Other UN aircraft flew 932 sorties; of h 606 were combat missions.
Among the targets attacked by armed re issance planes in 62 areas was
the Sinuiju airfield. Medium bombers Ile 19 effective sorties. The Ongjin
and Pyongyang airfields and the Sariwon supply center were among the tar-
gets bombed. F-84's and F-86's encountered MIG-15 aircraft in the Sinuiju
area. The M1G's were not aggressive; two M1G-15's and one F-84 were
damaged.
EL General Situation
Sociological
According to recent psychological warfare reports, Communist prisoners
of war have indicated new Communist Chinese-North Korean points of friction.
I'm addition to the long-standing prisoner of war complaints relative to the
scarcity of food, clothing and medical aid and the lack of air and artillery
support, the North Koreans are now complaining of Chinese exploitation of
Korea, Chinese Communist control of the North Korean Army, and Cl feeling
that they are fighting for a foreign cause. The Chinese complain of feeling
that they are fighting in a strange and unfriendly land.
Political
The French News Agency in Tokyo reports that ROK Vice President Lee
Sk-yung resigned on 10 May following a scandal centering around the squan-
dering of government funds in the recruit-training camp& A total of five
billion won out of the 13 billion for the camps was squandered. The Vice
President resigned as a protest against the scandal, which has already caused
the resignation of three Cabinet ministers. The news agency adds that Pusan
political circles predict that the Prime Minister will soon hand in his resig-
nation.
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"UN patts)ls in die we tern and central sectors encountered increasing
sealstance. In the e.estern sector, attacking UN units engaged enemy forces
? "lend hand combat lacreased sightings of enemy bridgi equipment in
salad areas adds to evidence of continued hostile offensive preparations
Army
?1,30 Corps units in the western sector maintained previous positions
esti sataelled, Elements ranging north of ?Uijengbu encountered stubborn
saetatattee from company aize groups and lost one friendly tank disabled by
f%.q aseaas mine field.
JX Corps unts pressed patrols deep into enemy-held territory and
eacoantisreci increasing resistance, with contacts running generally west of
onsa
ITS A. Corps elemeats patrolled with light contact six to eight miles northward,
3paaadic action a occurred in the eastern sector as ROK UI Corps units
adjuated positions and made limited gains. Enemy activity increased in the
area four to ten miles east of Inje, Where ROK 3rd Division el meats dispersed
I1,31 eatinaat cl, enemy regiment in hand to hand combat. ROK I Corps units con-
awed te advance against light to moderate resistance. ROK reconnaissance
sternal-Its weae attacked by an estimated enemy 'regiment two and one half
ney,?thwest of Kansorg.
Navy
??os and low visibility hampered naval activities off the Korean east coast
Nasal aircraft flew 36 sordes. Surface patrols and shore bombardment coa-
az:I cl.spite weather limitations, although the results were unobserved,.
CfLli7iir: aircraft off the west coast flew a total of 40 sorties.
Air
'-'Sitherag_314 aircraft flew 652 combat missions out of a total of 977 sorties.
i'ssaa at sec rufaissance aircraft flew 379 sorties against 151 target areas.
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concentrations,
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Political
The Central News Agency carries a report that Vice President Yi Si-
yong has been requested by the National Assembly to retract his resignation
and remain at his post
Sociological
The ROK Ministry of Public Health has decided to carry out public in-
noculations against cholera, which has already reached Korea from India.
The Ministry intends to complete anti-cholera innoculations within this
month in some seven port cities which are the key areas for introduction
and spread of the disease.
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Highlights
UN patrols in the western sector encountered enemy screening fire,
while patrol clashes occurred in the central sector. Attacking UN troops
-la the eastern sector met light to moderate resistance. Air observers re-
ported a 28 mile smoke screen 13 miles north of Hwachon? covering an area
of previously-reported enemy troop movements.
Army
In the western sector, air observers 'spotted approdmately 2,000 freshly-
dug fox-holes six to eight miles southeast of Mansell. ROK 1st Division
patrols made several contacts with the enemy, as elements pushed north to
points three miles southwest of Munsan, US 1st Cavalry Division patrols
ranged four miles north of Uijongbu, dispersing several enemy groups, Other
Cavalry Division units maintained positions, The British 29th Brigade con-
tinued to maintain the security of Kimpo peninsula without contact. Elements
of the US 2rd Division closed in assembly areas.
UN troops in the central sector continued patrol action,. US 24th Divi-
sion and HOli 2nd Division patrols reported no significant contact, while
long-range ROI( 6th Division patrols observed several enemy concentrations.
No significant enemy activity was reported by US 7th Division and US 1st
Marine Division patrols, US 2nd Division patrols made light contact with
several enemy groups east of Chunchon. Other US X Corps units maintained
positions and patrolled.
Attacking BOK 9th Division units in the eastern sector continued to attack
north and northwest of Inje, meeting little to no resistance. The BOK Capital
Division successfully attacked eight miles northeast of Inje, routing an esti-
mated enemy battalion and regaining preViously lost ground, Other ROK
troops maintained and adjusted positions and reported light contact,
Navy
Naval aircraft based off the east coast flew 171 sorties, continuing
ground attack operations and hitting targets in the Pogori and Songjin areas
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and enemy communications on the Sunchon rail line. Surface vessels con-
tinued patrol operations and delivered destructive fire on highway and rail
targets in the Chongjin area; under the direction of airspot, surface vessels
placed fire on bridges and transportation centers in the Wonsan area. Car-
rier aircraft in the west flew 49 sorties in the Sariwon and Chaeryong-Haeju
areas, hitting enemy lines of communication,
Air
Other UN aircraft flew a total of 1,033 sorties, of which 687 were combat.
Approximately 125 close support missions were flown in all corps zones, and
401 armed reconnaissance aircraft attacked targets in 167 areas. Three areas
were attacked by 19 light bombers, while 40 night intruders were active in 64
areas. Medium bombers flew 16 effective sorties, striking the Sariwon and
Sinmak airfields and bombing troop concentration at eight points, as well as
hitting enemy gun positions and ammunition and POL dumps A total of 1,685
vehicles was sighted, 1,097 of them moving south. Air observers also re-
ported a smoke screen extending for 28 miles in an east-west line running 13
miles north of Hwachon.
IL General Situation
Political
On 10 April President Rhee declined an invitation from the BOK National
Assembly to appear before it in connection with the attempted resignation of
the Vice President. President Rhee explained that he was aware of the Vice
President's attitude, but had nothing to tell the Assembly,
According to US Ambassador Mucci?, President Rhee is concerned about
the adverse reaction to his recent statement regarding the "unwelcomeness ot
ritish troops" in Korea, US Ambassador Mucci? states that Rhee is now
aware of the possible serious effects of such statements and will exercise
more caution in the future. The President, however, remains suspicious ot
the British and is reported to have recently told Sir -Arthur Rucker, UNKRA
representative in Korea, "your troops are very brave. It is toe bad Your
statesmen are not as brave. "
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UN patrols in the western sector made light contact with the enemy. In
the central sector, probing forces encountered stiffening resistance. Along
the eastern front some UN units made a slight withdrawal.
Army
In the western sector, ROK 1st Division patrols ranged four miles north-
eastward and dispersed small enemy groups. US 1st Cavalry. Division patrols
engaged several enemy groups; while other units maintained positions. No
significant enemy activity was reported by the US 25th Division. The British
29th Brigade continued the security mission on the Kimpo Peninsula without
incident Along the central front, patrolling elements of the US 24th Division
encountered stubborn resistance; patrols withdrew, placing artillery fire on
enemy positions and calling for air support No significant activity was re-
ported by the ROK 2nd and 6th Divisions and the US 7th Division, as elements
maintained positions and patrolled. US 1st Marine Division units patrolled to
the Pukhan and Soyang Rivers without contact Probing elements of the US
2nd Division reported strong resistance. The enemy repelled an attempted
crossing of the Soyang River by ROK 5th Division patrols. A ROK 7th Divi-
sion patrol that crossed the Soyang was forced to withdraw to the south bank.
In the eastern sector, the ROK Capital Division reported no enemy contact
as units adjusted positions. Elements of the ROK 11th Division were forced
to withdraw in the face of a battalion-sized enemy attack. Other ROK I Corps
troops maintained and adjusted positions and continued patrol operations.
?1.2,27
Naval aircraft based on carriers off the east coast flew 170 sorties in
the Songjin, Tanchon, Pokchong and Hoeyang areas, hitting enemy communi-
cations, supply centers and troop concentrations. Surface vessels under the
direction of airspot placed destructive fire on highway junctions near Songjin.
At Wonsan naval gun fire hit enemy communications and three areas of troop
trenches; at Kamsong six enemy troop concentrations were hit Although air
activity on the west coast was hampered by bad weather, 43 air attacks were
flown against enemy communications and supply lines in the Chinnampo,
Chaeryong and Haeju areas. Surface vessels performed no off-shore fire
missions.
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Land-based UN aircraft flew a total of 894 sorties, of which 584 were
combat, including close support sorties in all corps zones. Armed recon-
naissance aircraft hit targets in 147 areas. Seventeen light bombers
struck targets in the Sariwon area, while 43 night intruders hit targets in
the Yangdok and other enemy rear areas, Medium bombers flew 20 effec-
tive sorties; seven bombers hit Pyong-ni airfield and five others hit various
targets in surrounding areas. Other mediuzb?mbers, under ground radar
control, hit enemy troop concentrations.
General Situation
Sociological
A North Korean propaganda broadcast, elaborating further on accu-
sations that the US was using biological warfare in Korea, stated that an
"extraordinary epidemic" involving over 3,500 cases of smallpox was in
progress by April,
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UN units patrolled along the entire front against generally stubborn enemy
resistance. Friendly troops held their ground in the western and central sec-
tors, but were forced to withdraw in the east. Hostile activity was again
noted in the Hwachon area, where troops and equipment were detected moving
south.
L Military Situation
Highlights
Army
In the US I Corps zone, elements of the ROK 1st Division patrolled to a
point five miles south-southeast of Munsan, dispersing one small enemy
group and forcing another unit, esitimated to be of company strength, to with--
draw. One regiment of the US 1st Cavalry Division patrolled to a point one
and one half miles north of Tokchong and succeeded in dispersing an enemy
company. Patrols of the US 25th Division approximately three miles east-
northeast of Uijongbu met very stubborn resistance from an enemy battalion.
In the US IX Corps zone, patrols of the US 24th and ROK 2nd Divisions
failed to contact the enemy; however, the ROK 6th Division dispersed two
enemy platoons. An undetermined number of hostile troops prevented troops
of the US 7th Division from crossing the Pukhan River and offered stubborn
resistance to Division patrols.
In the US X Corps zone, US 1st Marine Division patrols reached the
Chunchon area, meeting only light opposition. A ROK 5th Division patrol
based ten miles southwest of Inje was attacked by two enemy platoons and
ROK 7th Division patrols were prevented from crossing the Soyang River by
enemy groups of company strength.
In the ROK HI Corps zone, units of the ROE. 3rd Division were forced to
withdraw when opposed by two reinforced enemy companies four and one half
miles northeast of We. Elements of the ROK Capital Division were attacked
In previously unreported flights, enemy losses were inflicted in several areas
vessels patrolling south from Chongjin scored hits on sampans, small boats
nine times and were forced to withdraw to new positions.
including Kapyong, Kosong, Wonsan, Tongyang and Yonghung. Surface
There-were no air operations in the east owing to replenishing activity.
Navy
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junks. Harassing fire was directed against rail and road junctions, bridges,
railroad yards and iron works in the vicinity of Chongjin. Off the west coast,
surface vessels patrolled the approaches to Chinnampo, Inchon and the offshore
Islands with no significant activity reported, There were no air operations in
the west owing to weather conditions
Air
Land-based aircraft flew a total of 800 sorties, of which 478 were combat.
Targets were attacked in over 100 areas, mainly in the enemy rear. Medium
bombers flew 24 effective sorties, bombing the Sondok airfield, the Hamhung
supply depot and other targets.
IL General Situation
Political
The ROK National Assembly reversed itself on 14 May and accepted the
resignation of Vice President Lee. A new Vice President is scheduled to
be elected on 16 May and reliable reports indicate that the Chief Justice of
the ROK Supreme Court, a member of the assembly, and the chairman of
the ROK Board of Audits are the leading candidates.
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16 May 1951
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Military Situation
Highlights
Although contact was light and scattered, enemy patrols were larger
and more aggressive, particularly in the central sector. Much enemy
activity was noted in the east central sector near ktje. Bad weather ham-
pered air operations and there were few air sightings.
Army
In the US I and IX Corps zones, UN units continued patrolling with
light contact
More aggressive enemy action was reported by some units of the US X
Corps While the US let Marine Division reported no contact, the US 2nd
Division and the ROK 5th Division reported enemy probing attacks and patrols
of up to battalion strength,
The ROK III Corps reported much enemy activity at Naepyong (ten miles
northeast of Chunchon) and at Inje. ROK 3rd Division units repulsed a com-
pany-size attack. The ROK I Corps reported light contact,
Navy
Owing to poor weather conditions, no air missions were flown in the
east Surface units patrolled from Chongjin to Wonsan and fired harassing
missions on communications targets
In the west, weather conditions delayed air operations and only 20 sorties
were flown. Surface units continued patrolling.
Air
UN land-based aircraft flew 305 sorties including 148 combat, with 38
In close support Bad weather hampered operations. No light bomber
sorties were flown. Medium bombers flew 12 sorties, attacking Hamhung
and Sariwon witlrimpbserved results.
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IL General Situation
Political
Kim Song-u, wealthy philanthropist, educator, newspaperman and
sponsor of the opposition Democratic National Party, was elected Vice
President of the Republic of Korea by the tonal Assembly on 15 May,
receiving 78 out of the 151 votes east,
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L Military Situation
Highlight!!
UN patrols in the western sector encountered strong resistance. In
the central sector, the enemy attacked heavily east of Chunchon, In the
eastern sector, UN troops met increasing enemy pressure.
Army
In the western sector, ROK lst Division elements maintained positions
and patrolled against mounting hostile pressure. US 1st Cavalry Division
. units similarly maintained positions and patrolled; contact varied from light
to moderate. US 25th Division units maintained positions and patrolled.
In the central sector, elements of the US 24th Division received a
series of probing attacks and withdrew slightly while /10K 2nd Division units
were forced to withdraw south of the Pukhan River. ROK 6th Division and
US 7th Di ision patrols encountered light opposition. US 1st Marine Division
patrols engaged small enemy groups, while other units maintained piton
US 2nd Division units contained repeated battalion-size attacks. ROK 5th
Division units east of Chunchon withdrew in the face of heavy enemy pressure
which achieved three penetrations. The ROK 7th Division withdrew about
one mile.
In the eastern sector, the ROK 9th Division maintained positions,
patrolled and reported no contact Some units ci the ROK 3rd Division
were forced to displace slightly as the enemy launched repeated attacks,
while other units contained an enemy penetration. Elements of the ROK
Capital Division, after repulsing five enemy attacks, were forced to with-
draw slightly. The ROK 1st Cavalry Regiment contained a heavy attack.
Units of the ROK llth Division repulsed several attacks.
Navy
Naval air operations in the east, delayed by rain and low ceilings, in-
cluded-52 -offensive sorties in the Hamhung, Pyonggang and Kosong areas
against enemy troop concentrations and communications. Surface vessels
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delivered harassing fire on road and ail junctions, road intersections and
troop positions In the west, naval aircraft flew 43 sorties; operations con-
sisted of air patrol, airspot and 20 sorties against troop-occupied villages
in the Monggumpori and Chinngtmpo areas.
Air
UN land-based aircraft flew 518 sorties, of which 236 were combat,
Close support missions were flown in all combat zonek, Armed recon-
naissance aircraft flew 144 missions in 47 areas Targets in the Haeju
and adjacent areas were hit by 17 light bombers and night intruders struck
targets in Haeju and other areas. Medium bombers flew 19 effective sorties
Hamhung and Saxiwon were radar-bombed, while ground radar controlled
aircraft hit troop concentrations at five points,
II: General Situation
Political
A 16 May North Korean propaganda broadcast goes to considerable
length in an attempt to prove US forgery of two captured North Korean
reports recently released to the UN documenting North Korean tactical
plans for the invasion of South Korea on 25 June., (The extent and detail
of the Communists? attempts to refute the documents would seem to indi-
cate the effectiveness off their release for publication by the US,
So_syLlogcal
According to a North Korean broadcast of 16 May, a group of Soviet
physicians has entered North Korea 'to stamp out Su allpox in a short
time"
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DAILY KOR BULLETIN
18 May 1951
ights
In the west and west-central sectors, UN units encountered enemy groups
of up to battalion strength while general maintaining positions. Attacks by
hostile forces up to regimental stren ads slight penetrations in the east-
central sector before being contained. In the east, UN forces continued an
orderly withdrawal to new positions, with the enemy maintaining close contact.
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Army
In the US I Corps zone, UN units generally maintained positions and
patrolled, encountering enemy groups of up to company size. Enemy patrols
continued to move south toward friendly forward elements in the west and
central portions of the corps zone. On the right flank, the Turkish Brigade
restored penetrated positions.
US IX Corps units continued under pressure but generally maintained
positions. Reconnaissance elements encountered strong enemy groups in the
Chongpyong and Kapyong areas.
In the US X Corps zone, US 1st Marine Division elements repulsed two
attacks by an estimated enemy regiment, while the US 2nd Division and the
Netherlands and French Battalions reported contact with enemy groups of up
to battalion strength. Slight enemy penetrations of ROIc 7th Division lines
were contained by reserve elements.
ROK III Corps units are withdrawing to new defensive positions under
strong enemy pressure. In the ROK I Corps zone the ROK Capital Division
and 1st Cavalry Regiment contained several attacks by battalion-size enemy
groups, while enemy attacks in the ROK 11th Division area forced a slight
friendly withdrawal.
Navy
In the west, naval aircraft flew 52 sorties against varied enemy targets,
while surface vessels continued patrol of island and coastal waters. In the
east, Task Force '77 planes flew 239 sorties, including 26 close support mis-
sions in the ROK III and I Corps zones and offensive missions against enemy
Installations, Surface craft continued patrol of the coastline and bombardmen
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Land-based UN aircraft flew a total of 1,096 sorties; Including 689
combat and 282 transport Close support.was given UN ground forces in
all corps zones. Medium bombers continued strikes against enemy targets
in several areas, including Sariwon and Ypgmi-donge
IL General Situation
Econom ic
Prime Minister Chang Myun states in a letter to Ambassador Muccio
that one of the major contributing factors to the current inflationary situation
is the won expenditures by UN foroes in Korea. In April, for example, UN
disbursements totaled 21.2 billion won, while receipts from sale of goods
furnished by the UN command and by ECA amounted to only 12 billion won.
Ambassador Muccio observes that it would appear unrealisitic to expect that
the Korean economy can furnish the local requirements of UN forces without
the importation di large quantities of supplies for sale to the Korean people,
thus offsetting the inflationary impact of UN disbursements Muccio recom-
mends that every effort be made to expedite the procurement of raw materials
and consumer goods for sale in Korea and, additionally, that dollars be made
available periodically for won sold to UN personnel.
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I. Military Situation
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An enemy break-through in the east central sector has penetrated to within
20 air miles of the key comMunication center of ':;onju. heavy enemy pressure
continues on both sides of the break-through, with UN units heavily engaged
southeast of Chunchon and the situation obscured farther east as withdrawing
UN units abandoned large numbers of vehicles.
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US I Corps patrols encountered company to battalion size groups in the
western sector. Artillery fire from two enemy 122 mm. and one 76 mm, battery
fell on friendly units eight miles northeast of Seoul.
In the US II Corps zone ROK units counterattacked a mall enemy bridge-
head south of the Pukhan River in the Chongpyong area; there was no signifi-
cant activity elsewhere in the zone.
Late reports indicate a build-up of enemy forces in the central sector.
US X Corps left flank units patrolled and adjusted positions. Heavy pressure
continued to be exerted on the center, where US 2nd Division units are under
strong attacks and a convoy encountering an enemy road block lost two tanks
and 150 vehicles. The situation on the corps right flank is confused as an
estimated two enemy divisions penetrated ROK units; at last report enemy
elements had moved south to within 20 air miles of lionju. The US 15th Regi-
ment of the 3rd Division is moving into blocking positions in the Chongyang
area 12 miles northeast of Roengsong.
ROK III Corps units continued to withdraw under heavy, enemy pressure.
Friendly elements encountered an enemy road block six miles southeast of
liyon and abandoned a large number of vehicles. Farther east ROK I Corps
units reported enemy pressure but continued an orderly withdrawal to positions
-below the 38th parallel.
Navy
UN naval aircraft flew 351 sorties in the i3Orean area. Carrier air?
craft based off the east coast- flew 298 sorties, of which 94 were attacks
on enemy_communication targets from the central sector of the front north?
ward to Songjin. Surface craft continued patrol activity along the east
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coast and bombarded the key centers at Vionsan, Chongjin and Songjin. Carrier
aircraft based off the west coast flew 53 sorties during the period, 28 of
which were in close support of friendly ground units. Surface craft bombarded
enemy coastal defense positions opposite Chodo Island,
Air
Other UN aircraft flew 1041 sorties, of which 664 were combat. Armed
reconnaissance aircraft attacked targets in the enemy forward areas, while
light bombers and night intruder aircraft attacked targets farther to the
enemy rear. ,edium bombers flew 26 effective sorties, 12 of which were
ertzad-controlled attacks on troOp concentrations in enemy forward areas.
II. General Situation
Economic
Ambassador ruccio, reporting on economic conditions in the ROK0observes
that increases in price levels over June 1950 figures range from 4.1 times
in the prosperous southwest to 6.5 times in overcrowded Pusan. The Ambassador
further observes, however, Lhat the dOK Government is beginning to oaks
some progress in curbing deficit spending.
Political
The US release for publication of captured orth Korean documents con-
cerning Communist tactical 'lane for the invasio., of South Korea is apparently
viewed with considerable alarm by the Communist regime. In addition to
recent broadcasts in Korea attempting to prove that the documents were US
forgeries, the North Koreans have now apparently communicated with the UN
in a similar attempt.
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Military Situation
Highlights
US I and IX Corps forces gained up to ie,000 yards in the western sector,
as enemy forces in the central sector appeared to be regrouping. An esti-
mated 20,000 enemy troops at the point of the enemy penetratio 15 to 20
miles northeast of Hoengsong launched moderate attacks against friendly units.
No significant activity was reported in the east sector. An air battle between
28 F-86's and 70 MIG-15's occurred in the Sinuiju area; enemy losses were
nine, friendly losses two.
Army
US I Corps units launched attacks and advanced up to 10,000 yards on
the left flank. Attacking let Cavalry Division units approached Uijongbu
against light to scattered resistance. Adjoining IX Corps units met greater
resistance, but gained up to 6,000 yards. Enemy resistance in the center of
the IX Corps front limited UN advances, but this resistance decreased as
units continued to attack; the Corps' right flank elements fought out of an
encirclement, US X Corps units adjusted positions with little contact, as
enemy forces appeared to be regrouping. Fifteen miles east of Hongchon,
enemy forces launched battalion to regiment size attacks on friendly units.
In the eastern sector, enemy forces launched small attacks against ROK nx
Corps units four to seven miles northwest of Hajinbu. No significant activity
was reported in the eastern sector as ROK I Corps units assembled in new
defensive positions.
Navy
On the east coast, UN carrier-based aircraft flew 227 sorties, supporting
groundluiffE and attacking targets from Songjin to 'Hungnam, Surface units
fired successfully on communications targets. Enemy shore batteries near
Hungnam inflicted minor damage on one UN vessel.
On the west coast, UN naval forces flew 49 sorties against enemy supply
line target. Surface units continued patrolling and, with a small force of
Royal Marine commandos, made a demonstration landing on Chodo, an island
eight miles off the west coast near Chinnampo. The landing force withdrew
after one day.,
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Air
Other UN aircraft flew 1171 sorties, of which 739 were combat missions.
Approximately 280 close support sorties were flown, with 114 of these in the
US IX Corps sector. Medium bombers flew 27 effective sorties, of which two
were surveillance and photo reconnaissance missions in North Korea, While
on a fighter sweep in the Sinuiju'airea, 28 F-86's encountered an estimated
70 MIG45's, Three MIG's were destroyed, one probably destroyed and five
damaged, while three F-86's were 'damaged and two lost on lauding.
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L Military Situation
22 May 1951
BULLETIN
In the left and left center UN units 117,... allied against light to moderate
resistance, while on the right of the UN lbw some ROK units fell back under
strong enemy pressure. Poor weather hampered air operations,
Army
In the US I Corps zone, elements of the ROK 1st Division and the US 1st
Cavalry Division made short gains against light resistance. The US 25th
Division encountered moderate to heavy resistance in advancing two miles,
In the US IX Corps zone, US 24th Division elements encountered moderate
resistance in a two mile advance. The ROK 2nd Division reported that the
enemy was withdrawing as gains of up to three miles were made. US 7th
Division elements reported scattered contact
In the US X Corps zone the US let Marine Division patrolled and re-
pulsed a light enemy probing attack; US 2nd Division elements also repulsed
a light enemy attack. The ROK 7th Division turned back a battalion-size
attack. US 3rd Division elements made limited advances against light to
moderate resistance.
ROK III Corps units retired up to four miles in the face of strong pressure
from enemy attacks ot up to regimental size.
In the ROK I Corps zone no significant enemy activity was reported as
UN units adjusted their lines to the rear.
Navy
On the east coast, UN carrier aircraft flew 1.3.0 sorties despite the poor
weather, with 50 sorties in close support and the remainder against enemy
supply lines and other targets.
Surface units patrolled from Chongjin to Wonsan and successfully attacked
railroad targets. An enemy shore battery near Wonsan scored a hit on the
USS New Jersey, causing some casualties but no damage.
Owing to poor weather conditions there were no air operations on the
west coast Surface units patrolled, but fired no missions.
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Other UN aircraft flew 832 sortt were combat, including 129 in
close support,. Twenty-one medium s.ibers flew close support radar con-
trolled missions with unreported results. One unidentified enemy aircraft
fired a pass at a friendly light bomber near Sinanju, but caused no damage.
Two hundred and two enemy Vehicles were observed moving south.
IL General Situation
Political ,
According to news reports from Korea, the ROK National Assembly is
again trying to pass a governmental reorganization bilL This bill, making
the Prime Minister responsible to the Legislature rather than to the Execu-
tin would virtually strip President Rhee of his far-reaching power& Attain-
ing the two-thirds majority necessary for passage of the disputed bill, attempt-
ed before with little success, will be a difficult proposition in view of the
large block of Assembly votes controlled by Rhee.
Further attempts to evidence Communist solidarity in the Korean conflict
are seen in the reported arrival in Korea of a group of Poles. Reportedly
led by a high Polish Communist, the group will visit the battle front and
will offer "the brotherly support and sympathy of the Polish people. "
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I. Military Situation
HighliALs
Attacking US I, IX and X Corps elements encountered generally light
enemy resistance. An estimated 4500 Chinese Communist troops were
observed 12 miles southeast of ROK I Corps units continued to
withdraw.
Army
In the US I Corps zone, UN forces continued to attack against light
enemy resistance. US let Cavalry Division elements registered gains of
up to 2000 yards, while units of the US 25th Division made a general ad-
vance of approximately 4500 yards. In the US IX Corps zone, generally
light resistance was encountered by advancing UN forces. Elements of
the US 24th Division gained up to 2500 yards. ROK 2nd Division elements
advanced to the south bank of the Pukhan River; one regiment crossed the
river and established positions. Elements of the ROK 6th Division advanced
to the south banks of the Pukhan and Hong, chon Rivers, with no enemy con-
tact reported? Units of the US 7th Division made several contacts with the
enemy, forcing most of the enemy groups to disperse or withdraw. US X
Corps units made generally light to no contact with the enemy as friendly
units registered limited gains. however, the ROK 9th Division was reportedly
dispersed on 21 May by an undetermined number of the enemy, and by
22 May had reassembled approximately 4,000 of its troops. The ROK lii
Corps reportedly continued preparations for inactivitiOn, An estimated
1500 Chinese Communist troops were observed in the Corpszone, 12 miles
southeast of Hajinbu. The enemy situation in the ROK I Corps zone was
uncertain as ROK elements continued to withdraw.
Ntu.
Off the west coast, naval aircraft flew 44 sorties, principally in close
support of the US IX Corps, while Surface vessels continued to patrol the
coastal waters. In the east, Task Force 77 launched 82 sorties, including
34 in close support of UN ground forces. Surface craft continued patrolling
activities and placed restricting gunfire on enemy road and rail points. Com-
munist shore batteries fired on several UN ships, with little damage reported.
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Air
Land based UN aircraft flew 4 total of 1069 sorties, including 615 combat.
Armed reconnaissance aircraft attacted enemy targets in 135 areas, while
22 medium bombers made radar-controlled night attacks against enemy troop
concentrations.
IL General Situation
Political
US Ambassador Austin in New York, reports that the UN has receivtd
the North Korean refutation of the US-released documents on North Korean
aggression. A member of tee UN secretariat noted that the North Korean
refutation appeared on first glance to be a scientific analysis of the docu-
ments. He commented that he hoped the US would Mt back by demonstrating
the authenticity of the cap%red documents,
A South Korean presb report states that the BOK Assembly voted over-
whelmingly to release 40, 000 "North Korean POWs. " t is believed that
POW's referred to are fouth Koreans who were impressed by the Commwdsts
against their will.)
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Hi1.ADC...its
Attacking 8th Army forces in the western and central sector encountered
small scattered groups as enemy forces. ed to be engaged in a general
withdrawal. A similar enemy withdrawal ttern developed in the eastern
sector as attacking friendly forces encountered light resistance.
.Army
In the western sector, attacking US I Corps units encountered small
enemy groups, which withdrew to the north. Corps elements on the left
flankAgranceii up the east bank of the Imjin River to within three miles of
Korangpo, the main enemy crossing point; in the center, positions were
established several miles north of Uijongbu.
US IX Corps units advanced with light contact and established positions
north of the Hongchon River.
In the central sector, US X Corps units scored moderate gains against
light resistance along the front from Sabangu through Hangye. In the Pungnam
area, attacking US 3rd Division elements advanced against light resistance
and other 3rd Division elements seized an important pass on the enemy supply
line northwest of Hajinbu. A ROK regiment recently in a security assignment
in southwest Korea has been committed in the eastern sector and established
blocking positions east of the Hajinbu-Pyongchang highway. On their right,
a ROK division reassembled after earlier defeats has been committed against
enemy elements which may have infiltrated south of the Hajinbu area.
Along the east coast, ROK I Corps units attacked northward against
light resistance north of the Hajinbu-Kangnung highway.
Navy
UN naval aircraft operating from carriers in the Sea of Japan launched
225 sorties, including 40 close support missions. Among the other offensive
missions flown were 146 sorties against communications and supply targets
throughout northeast Korea. Surface craft maintained blockade and patrol of
the east coast and harassed enemy communications at key points in the
Songjin and Wonsan areas. Carrier aircraft off the west coast flew 52 sorties,
with 16 in close support of the US I Corps and 20 attacking scattered targets
in enemy areas south of Chinnampo
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Other jig aircraft flew 1191 sorties, of which 658 were on combat missions.
Armed reronnaissance aircraft attacked targets in 131 areas of North Korea
and light bombers and night intruder aircraft attacked numerous other targets
in areas northwest of the UN front. The Far East Air Force Bomber Command
launched14 medium bomber sorties, with two strikes against important railway
bridges in northwest Korea and one two-plane strike against enemy troop con-
centmions in the eastern sector.
IL General Situation
According to a press account, the BOK Ministry of Health on 22 May
revealed a staggering death rte among those 400,000 South Korean men
who were moved south last winter to prevent their being conscripted by
the Communists. During Apr?l, over 13,000 died of hunger or disease, and
an additional 200,000 were found to be extremely underfed. (At the time
of the southward movement of these men, no 20K government agency would
assume full responsibility for iheir maintenance. The resulting confusion
and misery among the detainees were probably major--although unmentioned--
factors in the recent 20K cabinet shake-up.)
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Military Situation
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In the central sector advancing UN units met stubborn resistance of up
to battalion strength, but in the western and eastern sectors the enemy offered
only light iresistance.
Army
In the US I Corps zone elements of the US 1st Cavalry Division made
short advances against scattered resistance while the KOK 1st Division
Improved its positions. US 25th Division elements also advanced against
light to moderate resistance.
In the US IX Corps zone, the ROK 2nd Division repulsed two small
enemy attacks while continuing its advance. US 24th Division and US 7th
Division elements reported light resistance and small enemy counterattacks,
which in one case caused a slight withdrawal by friendly forces. A motorized
task force is preparing an advance to Chunchon.
In the US X Corps sector the US 1st Marine Division advanced against
light opposition, but elements of the US 2nd Division encountered stubborn
resistance from battalion-size groups. Air reconnaissance reported
friendly elements in bile, but this is not yet confirmat
In the ROK I and III Corps zones there was Only scattered contact as
UN forces followed the retreating enemy.
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On the east coast UN carrier aircraft flew 186 sorties, 32 of them in
close support and 105 against targets from Songjin south. Surface units
patrolled from Chingjin to Wonsan, firing at communications targets,
There were minor enemy amphibious operations against UN-held islands
near Wonsan, but these were repulsed. Forty-four sorties were flown
by carrier aircraft on the west coast, including 16 in close support Sur-
face units patrolled without incident.
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Other UN aircraft flew a total tt 118 sorties; of the 627 combat sorties
Included, 171 were in close support - Thirteen medium bomber sorties were
flown, six against Pyongyang airfield; fair results were obtained. Other
medium bombers flew ground controlled radar missions with unreported
results. Other sorties were mostly armed reconnaissance. Of 2,029
vehicles sighted, 2,000 were moving. south.
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Military Situation
25 May 1951
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Highlights
The enemy continued to retire along the front behind a stubbornly
resisting screen of groups up to battalion stzth, Air observed mechenemy
defensive activity along a line running nor east from Meson&
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in the US I Corps zone, ROK 1st Division elements reported no con-
tact during their advance, but elements of the US 1st Cavalry DiVi31011, while
maklag limited advances, were engaged by enemy groups of company strengta
71C.,th Division units reported groups of up to battalion size offering stubboria
reeistance,
In the US 111. Corps zone, /10K 2nd Division and US 24th Division units
nlet light enemy resistance, while BOK 6th Division and US 7th Division troops
f0Teed the withdrawal of enemy battalion size groups and repuPsed Oman counter-
ettacs.
In the US X Corps zone, less resistance Was met as the US 1st Marine
Diviaion an,;.1 US 3rd Division advanced two and four miles respeetively. How-
evea, the US 2nd Division advanced slowly against stubborn enekny croups. :
lic)If. I COVENS reported scattered contact as short gains were made
by UN troops.
Navy
On the east coast, Task Force 77 was replenishing so UN carrier air-
c,eeeft flew :rile- 79 sorties, including 24 close support and some armed reconnai-
ceancc.. natealene. Surface units patrolled from ChingAn south to 1NQ-wan firing
euezeszfally on communication targets. Small enemy amphibious operations
against l'a-held islands off Wonsan were again dispersed.
.Due to replenishing and lead weather, no naval air sorties were fl wn
on the west ever:to Surface units patrolled, but reported no activity.
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Enemy screening forces offered light to moderate resistance across the
entire front as the UN attack continued. UN air and artillery continued to
pound the clogged escape corridors on both flanks of the Hwachon Reservoir.
Large amounts of enemy supplies and materiel were captured and over 3,000
prisoners were taken.
Army
In the western sector, no significant activity was reported in the ROK
1st Division Zone as elements continued screening the south bank of the
Irnjin River. Platoon-sized contacts occurred in the US 1st Cavalry Divi-
sion Zone, as left flank units patrolled to the Imjin River and right flank
unitS gained over a mile. The Thai Battalion continued to advance and
established a patrol base across the Imjin. US 25th Division elements ad-
vanced over a mile in the Changsu-myon area, while the 25th Canadian
Brigade made gains on the right flank. Other US 25th Division elements
continued the attack. In the central sector, the ROK 2nd Division reported
no significant activity, as elements advanced over a mile in the Myong-ji-san
area and the Division continued the attack. A series of attacks in the US
24th Division Zone resulted in a large number of enemy prisoners taken;
the Division continued to advance. Enemy resistance in the US fith Division
Zone increased in the areas south and west of the Hwachon Reservoir, ap-
parently in an attempt to keep the withdrawal route open. Large amounts
of enemy materiel and ammunition were captured in the Chunchon area.
Elements of the ROK 6th Division encountered undetermined numbers of the
enemy as the Division continued to advance. In the US 1st Marine Division
Zone, attacking elements made light contact while the 187th Airborne Regi-
mental Combat Team captured Inje. The US 2nd Division with the French
Battalion attached continued to attack, reporting only light contact US 3rd
Division elements reported light contact as the attack continued. The ROK
7th Division continued its security mission without incident In the eastern
sector, ROK units moved into positions, adjusted positions and patrolled
without significant incident
Navy
On the east coast, US Marine Corps aircraft flew seven sorties in sup-
port of the 1st Marine Division advance, while Task Force 77 reported no
air operations due to weather. Surface vessels continued to patrol, placed
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interdictory fire on rail junctions at Sangjin and Chuurajong and shelled
radar contacts approaching Modo and the Hwangto Islands. Air operations
on the west coast were cancelled due to fog, and vessels continued to patrol.
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Other UN aircraft flew 600 sortios, af which 331 were combat. Sixty
aircraft flew close support sorties, ?rincipally in the US X Corps sector,
and 171 aircraft flew armed reconnaissance missions in 92 areas. Twenty
night intruders struck 30 areas, while 18 medium-bombers hit Ha.mhung,
and the Pyongyang airfield and, unr the direction of radar, performed
close-support missions.
IL General Situation
Poiitical
According to US Ambassador Mucci? in Pusan, a ROK Government
spokesman has reiterated his governmerit's position that no "cease-fire"
agreement will be acceptable to the NOK unless it guarantees Korean
unification.
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The general move northward by hostile troops continue& UN troops
on the west flank continued to advance against light to no opposition, In
the west-central sector enemy units oaatta1ion to company size strength
were encountered and dispersed. In the east-central sector enemy resist-
ance increased, and advancing UNujr-S_t_ contained two small counterattacks?
There was no significant enemy activity on the east flaniCoi
Army
In the US I Corps Zone, activity was light. The ROK 1st Division, con-
itinuing its advance, reported no enemy contacts. The US 1st Cavalry Division
and its attached Greek and Thai Battalions patrolled from their previous posi-
tions, The Greek and Thai units engaged the enemy and were under artillery
and mortar fire., The US 25th Division advanced to a point one and one-half
miles northeast of Yongpyong (several miles above the 38th Parallel) against
light opposition.
In the US IX Corps Zone ROK 2nd Division elements engaged an esti-
mated enemy regiment approximately one to three miles northeast of Pan Am,
Troops of the ROK 6th Division and the US 24th and 7th Divisions dispersed
enemy units varying in strength from company to battalion size, and forced
them to withdraw.
In the US X Corps Zone, the US 1st Marine Division encountered scattered
enemy groups up to company strength. Two enemy counterattacks were con-
tabled successfully. The US 2nd Division engaged company to battalion strength
enemy groups, but continued to advance. The ROK 35th regiment, now attached
to the US 2nd Division, attacked to cut the Inje-Hyon road, but its progress has
not been reported.
No significant enemy action was reported in the ROK I Corps Zone, as
friendly units adjusted their positions and patrolled,
Navy
On the Korean weAt coast, 45 sorties were flown, including 16 in close
support of the US X Corps. Buildings, gun positions, trucks and troop con-
centrations were destroyed near Onjong-ni, Chinnampo, Chunghwa, Hukkyo-ri,
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Hwangju and Ana. Surface vessels on patrol reported no contact with enemy
vessels. On the Korean east coast, 87 sorties were flown in the vicinities
of Songjin, Wonsan Kojo, Ichon, Kumhwa and Kosong. Buildings, gun posi-
tions, rail cars and troops were destroyed and troops in the front line attacked,
Surface vessels patrolling south of Chongjin scored hits on several junks and
restricted enemy activity at rail-highway junctions near Songjin, Tapchon
and Chuuronjang, At Wonsan, enemy use of seven rail-highway junctions was ,
limited, while ten such junctions in the vicinity of Kansong were put under
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fire.
Air
UN aircraft flew 1,048 sorties, 656 of them combat Of 171 close sup-
port missions, 111 were in the area of the US X Corps. Medium bombers
flew 18 effective sorties. Targets included the airfield southeast of Pyongyang,
a supply center at Kyomipo and an airfield at Yongyu.
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I. Military Situation
30 May 1951
BULLETIN
Highlights
Hostile resistance stiffened on all fronts except along the east coast,
where UN units advanced without significant opposition.
Army
In the US I Corps sector, stubborn resistance was encountered by both
the ROK 1st and US 1st Cavalry Divisions Patrols of the ROK 1st Division
crossed the Imjin River approximately five miles northeast of Munsan and
engaged enemy companies. US 1st Cavalry patrols encountered stiff opposi-
tion from several enemy units astride the Chongang-Yonchon axi& The US
25th Division encountered only light resistance as elements advanced to the
Harden River on the left flank and up to 12, 000 yards on the right, where
patrols reached a point five miles northwest of Panam.
In the US IX Corps sector, the ROK 2nd Division encountered strong
resistance from several enemy battalions and 'regiments but continued to
advance., The US 24th Division made no enemy contact but captured 220
prisoners without a fight. The US 7th Division found the enemy continuing
to fight a stubborn defensive action in the area approximately two miles
north, northeast and northwest of Hwachon. The ROK 6th Division advanced
against light opposition.
In the US X Corps sector, the US 1st Marine Division repulsed an at-
tack by an enemy regiment and dispersed other groups of varying size.
The US 2nd Division adjusted positions and met only moderate opposition.
The US 3rd Division is preparing to move back to the US I Corps sector.
The US 187th Airborne Regiment advanced against strong resistance.
In the //OK I Corps sector, there was no significant enemy contact.
Elements of the ROK Capital Division entered Kansong and other elements
are on the way.
Navy
There were no air operations on the Korean west coast owing to fog
conditions. Surface vessels on patrol observed no enemy boat or shore
activity. On the east coast 199 sorties were flown in the Songjin, Hagaru-ri,
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Hamhung, Kowon, Wonsan, Pyonggang, Hwachon and Inje areas. Arlillery
positions, buildings, railroad cars; supply dumps, tanks and trucki were
destroyed and more than 400 troop casualties were inflicted. Surface vessels
patrolling from Chongjin to Mukho damaged ten sampans, restricted enemy
use of bridges near Songjin, and harassed We beach areas and three rail..
highway junctions in the vicinity of Wonsan
Air
624 combat sorties of a total of 1036 were flown by UN aircraft 112
of these were close support missions, mainly in support of the US IX and
X Corps. Medium bombers flew 17 effective sorties. Among their missions
were a surveillance and photo reconnaissance of North and Central Korea.
IL General Situation
Economic
Ambassador Mucci?, commenting on control of inflation in the Republic
of Korea, reports that the ROK Government still is not willing to raise the
counterpart rate (South Korean currency deposited to cover the cost of im-
ported goods) from 4,000 won to 6,000 won to the dollar. Muccio states
that agreement on a specific counterpart rate at a realistic level is of utmost
urgency in controlling inflation lathe ROIL President Rhee maintains, however,
that the only effective curb for inflation is repayment to the ROK of the "UN
Loan" (ROK currency advances to the UN for local expenditures).
Political
Radio Pyongyang, in a Korean broadcast: accuses the "American Im-
perialistei!of " carrying_out another scheme" against the North Korean
Government by "sending spies and destructive elements into our Republic000
to weaken the fighting ability of our people." (Radio Pyongyang's recogni-
tion of this subject is evidence of concern of the authorities over the weakened
internal security situation in North Korea).
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I. Military Situation
HighlOts
Stiff resistance is halting UN advances at key points along all major
routes into the enemy Chorwon4?hwa assembly and reinforcement com-
plex. UN forces encountered sh resistance in the Inje area also.
Army
In the western sector, patrols across the Imjin River on the US I Corps
left flank made light contact. Enemy units up to regimental strength firmly
denied friendly advances up the Seoul-Chorwon highway in the vicinity di
Yonchon and up the Uijongbu-Kumhwa highway three to four miles southwest
of Chipo. On the corps right flank friendly forces regrouped as US 3rd Divi-
sion elements closed in the corps sector and prepared to resume the attack.
Resistance in the US IX Corps sector was light except in the vicinity of Hwachon,
where enemy forces up to battalion strength fought heavily to halt friendly ad-
vances. East of the Hwachon Reservoir, US 1st Marine Division units of the
US X Corps advanced with light contact and prepared to attack the enemy to-
ward Yanggu. US 2nd Division units encountered sharp resistance two miles
northeast and seven miles south of Inje. Elsewhere in the east-central sec-
tor US X Corps units encountered small enemy groups. In the eastern sector
ROK I Corps units advanced without significant enemy contact to positions
west and north of Kansong. Other ROK I Corps units moved up in support
of these forward elements.
Navy
UN carrier task forces operating in the Sea of Japan launched 99 sorties
before weather closed in to prevent air operations. Included in the missions
flown were 28 close-support sorties and 59 other sorties against targets in
northeast Korea. Surface craft patrolled coastal waters and harassed hostile
communications with particular attention to the Wonsan, Phongjin and Songjin
areas continuing. Bombardment forces attacked targets north of advancing
friendly troops in the Kansong area. Fog prevented air operations off the
west coast and restricted surface activity.
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Other UN aircraft were limited to 252 sorties, of which 108 were combat
missions. As a consequence of poor flying conditionEttielFAaraastaAAVEFONib
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launched only 17 close support missi and one light bomber attack. Armed
reconnaissance flights were restricted to 33, while 50 night intruder air-
craft attacked targets in 87 enemy rear areas. A total of five medium bomber
sorties were flown; two consiabWof radar bombardments of Kyomipo and
three of ground controlled attacftn troop concentrations in enemy forward
areas. According to fragmentary reports; friendly F-86's escorting B-29' s
In the Sinanju area engaged an unknown number of MIG45's, reportedly
destroying one.
IL General Situation
No significant reports have been received during the past 24 hours.
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The enemy continued to resist the UN advance along key routes across
the front and launched repeated counterattacks in the Inje area.
Army
? In the US I Corps zone, ROK 1st Division patrols encountered enemy
groups west and north of the Imjin River. US 1st Cavalry Division and
attached troops reported capture of 600 rounds of artillery ammunition,
but met stubborn resistance in some sectors. US 3rd Division elements
crossed the Hantan River against stubborn resistance. US 25th Division
units encountered light to moderate resistance in making limited advances.
In the US IX Corps zone, ROK 2nd Division elements in repulsing an
enemy attack captured considerable enemy materiel including seven anti-
aircraft guns. US 24th and 7th Infantry Divisions and the ROK 6th Divi-
sion reported only light patrol contact
In the US X Corps zone, US 1st Marine Division units encountered stub-
born resistance, including much mortar and artillery fire. The enemy made
his greatest efforts in the Inje area where one regiment of the ROK 5th Divi-
sion was overrun and another forced to withdraw. The enemy launched re-
peated attacks against the US 187th Airborne Regiment northeast of Inje, but
these were repulsed without loss of ground,
ROK I Corps units reported only light contact on the east coast
Navy
In the east UN carrier aircraft flew 86 sorties, eight in close support
and the rest against communication targets near Wonsan. Surface units
patrolled from Songjin to Wonsan. In the west carrier aircraft flew 42
sorties against targets of opportunity in the Chinnampo area. Surface units
continued patrolling.
Air
UN land-based aircraft flew 702 sorties, including 393 combat with
147 in close support Medium bombers flew 23 sorties against communi-
cation targets with unreported results. In encounters with MIG-15's, one
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UN B-29 was shot down. Four flIS were destroyed,
IL General Situation
Political
According to a Chinese Communist broadcast in the English language,
the returning chief of a Chinese delegation to North Korea is quoted as
saying that Communist forces needed "more planes, tanks, guns, 00to
speed up the final victory of the war." Other items reportedly needed were
nonperishable foods and all types of medicine.
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UN forces in the western sector generally maintained positions and
patrolled northward, while in the centraJ4nd eastern sectors the general
UN advance continued. Except in the nchon, Hwachon and Yanggu areas,
where stubborn enemy resistance was encountered, friendly elements met
relatively light opposition.
Army
In the US I Corps zone increased enemy resistance was encountered by
patrols of the ROK 1st Division north and west of the Imjin River. US 1st
Cavalry Division patrols met stubborn resistance from well-entrenched
enemy units in the Yonchon area, Elsewhere in the corps zone enemy con-
tact was light, and UN units generally maintained positions.
All divisions of the US IX Corps continued to attack northward. ROK 2nd
Division elements registered gains of up to 4,500 yards and US 24th Divi-
sion elements gains of up to 3,500 yards against light resistance. US 7th
Division units encountered continued stubborn enemy resistance in the area
west of Hwachon as friendly forces made gains of up to 3,000 yards, No
significant activity was reported from other IX Corps areas.
In the US X Corps zone, a US 1st Marine Division tank-infantry patrol
advanced through Yanggu against light resistance, but several miles north-
east of that town enemy groups of company to battalion size offered stubborn
resistance to advancing friendly forces. Other X Corps units reported little
enemy contact as friendly units adjusted positions and patrolled,
No significant enemy activity was reported in the ROK 1st Corps zone
as friendly units continued to attack westward.
Navy
In the west, naval aircraft flew 48 sorties while surface vessels con-
tinued patrol of coastal waters. In the east, Tilsk Force 77 planes flew
172 sorties, including close suppOrt of the ROK 7 Corps; surface craft
continued patrol activities and harassing fire along the coast.
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Land-based aircraft flew a total of. sorties, including 677 combat.
Close support sorties were concentrated in the US X Corps zone. Medium
bombers continued strikes against enemy railway and highway bridges and
marshalling yards.
During the night of 1-2 June, air observers sighted 2,053 enemy vehicles,
of which 906 were moving south.
IL General Situation
Political
Ambassador Mucci? reports a sense of solid opposition throughout the
ROK to recent articles and statements emanating from the US and the UN
which back a "cease-fire" without unification. Muccio notes a definite
and widespread reaction against such a settlement in the BOK Government,
National Assembly, local press, and among the Embassy's private contacts
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L Military Situation
The enemy continued to fight a stubborn delaying action in the west,
while resistance also stiffened in the center., In the east UN forces repulsed
a hostile penetration.
In the US I Corps zone, the US 1st Cavalry Division's forward movement
was delayed by enemy forces of undetermined strength in the vicinity of
Yonchon. Elements of the US 3rd Division also encountered stubborn resis-
tance with an estimated enemy regiment repeatedly counterattacking two
miles south of Sajong. Elsewhere in the corps zone, small advances were
made.
In the US IX Corps zone, hostile resistance increased all along the front;
however, the advance continued as enemy troops were eventually forced to
withdraw in the area approximately five miles north of the Hwachon Dam.
In the US X Corps zone, advancing elements of the US let Marine Divi-
sion encountered only light scattered resistance in the area three miles
southwi ' and southeast of Chisong. On the other hand, the US 2nd Division,
operating approximately six miles north-northeast of Inje, encountered stiff
resistance from an estimated enemy battalion but succeeded in driving it
northward. Patrols of the ROK 8th Division discovered 1,500 Chinese Com-
munist dead and 700 dead horses one and one half miles southeast of Haepyong,
approximately six miles below the 38th Parallel.
The Capital Division of the ROK I Corps had its positions penetrated by
an enemy company five miles west of Chinbu, but succeeded in containing
the penetration and restoring the former positions. Attempting to move for-
ward, division elements encountered severe resistance. There was no
other significant contact in this sector.
Navy
Only 26 sorties were flown along the Korean west coast, owing to rain
and fog. Most of these were in close support of the US I Corps. Surface
vessels patrolling the coastal waters from Yal u Gulf to Inchon reported no
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enemy activity. In the east, carrier-based planes flew 149 sorties, the
majority of them offensive missions. Among the target areas were Songjin,
Chov.on, Kowon, Kumhwa and Ielloo. By attacking enemy troops in close sup-
port missions, these aircraft aidetilriendly ground advances. Surface
vessels patrolled from Chongjin to Mukho, destroying railroad bridges, gun
emplacements and other targets.
Air
. Land-Used UN aircraft flew 992 sorties 521 of them combat. The 158
close support missions were mainly in the Ili IX and X Corps areas. Medium
bombers flew 26 effective sorties destroying two railroad bridges, attacking
the Sarivzon marshalling yards, and conducting photograph reconnaissance of
North Korea.
IL General Situation
Political
Reuters, Tokyo claims that the ROK Deputy Defense Minister resigned
on S June, admitting that he was "implicated" in recent government scandals.
The term "implicated" was not expiable&
Economic
Ambassador Mucci? cables that 150-175,000 tons of ammonium sulphate
is available through a Seattle firm at about 10 million dollars for delivery at
Pusan during July. ROK farmers and the Ministry of Agriculture are gravely
concerned over South Korea's fertilizer shortage and the above amount of
ammonium sulphate would produce an additional crop yield which would
contribute considerably to the economic and political stability of Korea.
The Seattle firm is unwilling to accept the order until the foreign exchange
is available, while present ROK plans do not call for the expenditure of such
an amount of foreign exchange in view of the Bank of Korea's meager resources.
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Military Situation
Highlights
In the west and west-central sectors, stubborn enemy resistance
limited UN advances. In the east-cenfra sector, moderate gains were
made against decreasing enemy resistance, while in the east UN forces
repulsed several enemy attacks.
Army
In the US I Corps zone, US 1st Cavalry Division elements repulsed a
series of platoon to company strength enemy counterattacks and made
limited advances. Strong enemy resistance was offered to US 3rd Division
elements north of the Hantan River. In the US 25th Division area, an esti-
mated enemy battalion- resisted the advance of friendly forces by launching.
a series of counterattacks which were repulsed, while to the east enemy
groups stubbornly resisted the advance of other friendly units.
In the US IX Corps zone, the enemy continued stubborn delaying tactics
in the Nodong area and successfully resisted attempts by US 7th Division
elements to dislodge them. Other enemy contact in the corps zone was
limited largely t o patrol clashes.
Against decreasing enemy resistance, US. X Corps units made moderate
advances. US 1st Marine Division elements encountered moderate resis-
tance in their Continued advance northward, while small, scattered enemy
groups harassed advancing US 2nd Division elements.
In the ROK I Corps zone, hostile company to battalion strength attacks
were repulsed west of Chinbu. An increasing use by the enemy of artillery
and mortar fire was noted in the corps zone.
Navy
Unfavorable weather limited naval air activity in the west to 51 sorties
and in the east to 200. Surface vessels in the. west continued patrol of sea
approaches to the coast from Clifford Islands to e Yalu Gulf, while in
the east UN craft patrolled and directed harassing and interdictory fire
on enemy shore installations, lines of communication, and troop areas.
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UN land-based aircraft were tarty hampered by weather. A total
of 724 sorties were flown, includi 89 combat. Medium bombers radar-
bombed the Yonghung supply center and the Chinnampo marshalling yards,
with unreported results.
IT. General Situation
25X1C Economic
reporting on economic conditions in North Korea in late
April, states that the price averagein Pyongyang has increased seven times
over June 1950 levels. While BOK currency is banned from circulation,
there is free exchange, at an unspecified rate, of North Korean and Chinese
Communist currency.
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I. Military Situation
uigNghts
The enemy defended the approaches to the Chorwon-Kumhwa-Pyonggang
assembly and re-equipment triangle with increasing intensity. In the eastern
sector strong enemy resistance continued to prevent a junction of UN forces
on the Inje-Kansong highway.
Army
Enemy forces continued to react strongly against UN probing efforts
across the lmjin River. US I'Corps left flank units, however, established
patrol bases across the river in the Munsan area. Friendly patrol efforts
In the Korang Po area brought enemy attacks. Enemy forces delivered heavy
mortar mid artillery fire as welt as a series of unsuccessful limited-size
counterattacks on advancing forces in the Yonchon area. Farther to the east
advance corps elements were within seven miles of Kumhwa.
US LX Corps patrols reported enemy regiments located in the hilly
wooded area on the corps left flank. Ltzht clashe5 with enemy forces ci un-
determined strength occurred in the Nagong area.
In the east-central sector, friendly patrols reported scattered enemy
groups, possibly stragglers, southeast of the Rwachon Reservoir, US Let
Marine Division units and attached Korean Marines advanced; with only light
enemy contact occurring eight miles northeast of Yanggu, Right flank US X
Corps units encountered moderate to heavy resistance in the Rangye-ri
area; preventing juncture with ROK forces moving southwest from Kansong
to the Inje area.
No significant activity was reported by the tiOK I Corps in the eastern
sector.
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Navy
UN naval aircraft flew a total of 177 sorties, although weather limited
close support operations. Carrier aircraft in the west flew 49 sorties,
including 34 strikes against enemy rear areas. Off the east coast, carrier
aircraft flew 128 sorties, of which 1C4 were offensive sorties against targets
in enemy rear areas. Surface craft in the east delivered harassing fire on
coastal supply arteries.
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Other UN aircraft flew 887 sorties,
Armed reconnaissance aircraft attack
and night intruder aircraft also attac
flew 16 sorties. radar-assisted bona
hich 535 were combat missions.
eta in 161 areas. Light bombers
my targets. Medium bombers
dment of the Chinnampo marshalling
yards by nine B-29's missed the target Enemy troop concentrations in for-
ward areas were hit by five aircraft utilizing ground-controlled radar
assistance.
IL General Situation
Ambassador Mucci?, reporting on wartime conditions of organized labor
in the BOK, has been advised by an official of the Korean Labor Union, the
only legal organized labor entity in 6outh Korea, that labor activities are
strictly controlled. Strikes are impossible for the duration, since the mere
hint of trouble makes management call on the police or military to suppress
any attempt to redress grievances. The ineffectiveness of the Union is due
not only to government suppression but also to the fact that labor chiefs fail
to push labor's cause. Labor leaders such as Chou Chi Han, who is
Chairman of the Union and a close friend of President Rhee, are interested
primarily in employing the Union for political purposes Further, within
ten days of the war's outbreak a large percentage of the most prominent
Union leaders were captured by the North Koreans.
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Enemy resistance was moderate but generally stubborn except in the
east, where contacts were limited to patrol clathes. UN units attacked and
advanced in the west and central sectors.
I. Military Situation
Highlights
Army
In the US I Corps zone, elements of the ROK let Division crossed the
Imjin River approximately three miles northwest of Munson and forced several
enemy groups to withdraw. Patrols of the US let Cavalry Division encountered
enemy mines from three to six miles northwest of Yonchon, but also forced
enemy withdrawals in this area. The Thai and Greek battalions, attached
to the US let Cavalry Division, continued to attack northward. The US 3rd
Division, despite mines and artillery fire in the area approximately eight
miles south-southwest of Chorwon, continued to attack and forced enemy with-
drawals. The US 25th Division advanced two or three miles against light
resistance which included spordic artillery fire.
In the US IX Corps zone the BOK 2nd and 6th and US 7th Divisions engaged
enemy units of platoon to battalion size in the area north-northwest of
Hwachon but were able to' continue their northward attack. Elements of the
7th Division contained one enemy counterattack. The US 24th Division was
placed in corps reserve.
The US let Marine Division in the US X Corps zone encountered the moat
stubborn resistance of the day from enemy units firmly entrenched in pill-
boxes and bunkers three miles north of Yanggu. Elements of the division
launched an attack after repulsing a counterattack. One unit of the ROK 5th
Division, forced to withdraw after a force counterattack by an enemy bat-
talion four miles north-northwest of Hangye, later retook the lost ground..
The US 2nd Division was placed in corps reserve. Other X Corps units patrolled.
Units of the ROK I Corps patrolled with no significant activity reported.
Navy
Carrier-based aircraft flew 32 offensive sorties along the Korean west
coast in the vicinity of Hanchon and Chinnampo. A barge ferry, buildings and
junks were destroyed. Surface vessels patrolling from Yalu Gulf to the Clifford
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182 sorties were flown. Towns hit included Songjin, Tauchon, Hamhung and
Changjon; bridges, buildings, railroad ca and a supply dump were atnong
the targets destroyed., Surface vessels trot provided gunfire to restrict
enemy movements at rail and highway one in the vicinity of Ilsindong
and Songjin and at a rail-highway bri the latter town. Approximately
200 trucks moving southward to a convoy area near Wonsan came under har-
assing fire which illuminated the area for air attack. Two gun positions at
Kalma Gak were neutralized, and troop concentrations and emplacements
southwest of Kosong and west of Kansong were bombarded.
Air
Other UN aircraft flew 1,034 sortiW 597 of them combat missions. Close
support sorties totalling 96 were eventyvided among the US I, IX and X
Corps. Medium bombers flew 20 effective sorties; targets included Chin-
nampo, Hamhung, Tongchon, and troop concentrations several miles behind
the enemy front lines. A photo recomaissance of North Korean targets was
also undertaken.
Approximately 1,500 enemy velicles were sighted moving southward.
IL General Situation
Poi 25X1C
Recently received reports reveal that as of late Febru-
ary the North Korean security apparatls -- although reestablished in towns
and villages -- devoted the majority o" its efforts to food collection for the
Communist armies rather than to fulfilling its usual political and administra-
tive functions. The extent of the brea :down of the control apparatus in North
Korea is illustrated by the reported nvglect of security personnel to check
papers of individuals travelling on main highways, In connection with Com-
munist political activities, several sources have attested to
the fact that the Chinese Communists In Korea have made no attempt to control
political administration on a local level.
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I. Military Situation
Highlights
On the west flank of the UN line, no 'cant enemy activity was reported.
In the west-central and east-central s s however, the enemy continued to
offer stubborn resistance to advancing UN units, On the east flank, scattered
enemy groups were engaged by friendly forces.
Army
In the US I Corps zone, ROK 1st Division and 29th British Brigade patrols
made little contact with the enemy. The enemy offered stubborn resistance
which limited the advance of US let Cavalry and US 3rd Division units attack-
ing toward Chorwon. Only light enemy contact was made by elements of the
US 25th Division.
US IX Corps units encountered generally stubborn enemy resistance. BOK
2nd, US 7th and ROK 6th Division units continued to attack northward and made
moderate advances; several enemy groups of compa.ny to battalion strength
launched unsuccessful attacks against UN positions in these sectors and were
driven to the north. The US 24th Divisioq reported no enemy contact.
In the USX Corps zone, the ROK 7th Division met only light enemy resist-
ance. US let Marine division elements made limited advances against stub-
born resistance offered by well dug-in enemy troops. Enemy resistance
stiffened in the Imdang and Sohwa areas. The ROK 5th Division received a
moderate counterattack which was repulsed.
In the ROK I Corps zone, the ROK Capital Division reported light to
moderate resistance from platoon-size enemy groups.
Navy
In the west, UN naval aircraft flew 45 sorties, while surface vessels con-
tinued patrol of coastal waters. In the east, air activity was cancelled during
replenishing operations. Surface craft patrolled and directed restricting and
harassing fire-on enemy shore installations and lines of communication.
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Land-based UN aircraft flevika total of 1,001 effective sorties, hIcluding
585 combat Close support was; ON ground forces in all corps zones.
Medium bombers flew radar-co eThd night close support missions on the
night of 6-7 June with results as yet unreported, all medium bombers today
were again scheduled for similar missions.
IL General Situation
Political
The French Press Agency reports that the ROK Government as of 8 June
was busy selecting administratiWPersonnel to be assigned to North Korea
as UN forces continue their slow advance. A total of 1,200 administrative
personnel and 30,000 new policemen are being sought for the six provinces
of North Korea,
Economic
A 5 June Radio Pyongyang broadcast claims "a great victory" on the
spring "sowing front," a victory which will contribute greatly to victory on -
the fighting front. Farmers throughout the country have achieved this through
"patriotism and ingenuity" and by overcoming numerous handicaps such as
lack of fertilizer, inferior seeds, shortage of labor and farm tools, and enemy
bombing and destruction. Constant propaganda emphasis on North Korean
agricultural production is indicative both of the handicaps under which North
Korean agriculture is laboring this year and of the necessity of good harvests
in 1951 for the Communist war effort.
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Enemy delaying action ccutbued against advancing UN forces, with
increased intensity in the eastern sector.
In the western sector, patrols on the US I Corps left flank encountered
company size groups west of the Imjin River. An enemy regiment in the area
about six miles southwest of Chorwon offered stubborn resistance. In the
vicinity of Kumhak Mountain an enemy battalion forced friendly elements to
make a slight withdrawal, but these units have resumed the attack on the mountain.
On the corps right flank south of Kumhwa no enemy contact was reported as US 25th
Division and Turkish troops made moderate gains on a broad front.
Enemy forces of company to regiment size stubbornly defended the south-
eastern approaches to Kumhwa in the Nodong area against advancing US IX Corps
units. On the corps right flank an estimated enemy regiment launched a series
of counterattacks against friendly elements north of the Hwachon Reservoir.
In the US X Corps zone, enemy groups of up to regiment strength tenaciously
defended approaches to Omi and Imdong. Enemy counterattacks hit X Corps ele-
ments eight miles north of Imje. Heavly resistance continued against units attacking
the approaches to Sohwa from the south.
ROK I Corps units in the eastern sector also met heavy resistance.
Navy
UN naval aircraft flew a total of 263 sorties, of which 31 were close sup-
port missions. Aircraft flying from carriers off the Korean west coast flew 45
sorties, 30 of which attacked Chinnampo and Sogwanni. Aircraft operating from
carriers off the east coast flew 187 sorties. Surface craft patrolled the east
coast, attacking-enemy lines of communication, with particular attention directed
against highway and railway bridges in the Songjin area.
Air
Other UN aircraft flew a total of 776 sorties, of which 322 were combat
missions. Close support missions totalled 102. Armed reconnaissance planes
attacked targets in 51 areas. Of 15 medium bomber sorties, 13 attacked troop
concentrations in enemy forward areas with ground controlled radar assistance.
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No significant reports have been received during the past 24 hours.
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DAILY KOEEkN BULI ETIN
I. Military Situation
Highlights.
Contact with the enemy in the extrente western and eastern sectors of
the UN front was limited to generally light patrol action, but in the west-
central and east-central sectors the enemy continued to offer resistance to
advancing friendly elements.
Army
Generally light enemy contact was reported in the US I Corps zone as
UN forces established positions just south of Chorwon. Patrols al the US
1st Cavalry Division made numerous contacts as they attempted to probe
north of the Sibyon-Yongchon road and west of the Chorwon-Yongchon road.
ROK elements in the US 3rd.Divisicm area drove several enemy battalions to _
the north. ?
In the US IX Corps Lone, advancing elements of the itCK 2nd Division
dispersed several enemy companies, while in the US 7th Division area attat&-
ing friendly elements failed to dislodge several enemy groups in platoon to
company strength. ROK 6th Division units, registering slight gains, forced
enemy groups in company to battalion strength to withdraw.
In the US X Corps zone, elements of the ROK 7th Division made moder-
ate gains against little opposition; several rounds of 57 ram recoilless rifle
fire were received by one regiment. US 1st Marine Division units encountered
heavy resistance from company to battalion strength enemy units, while ROK
5th Division units reported contact with several enemy battalions. The enemy
continued to defend stubbornly the approaches to Imdang and Sohwa.
No significant enemy action was reported in the ROK I Corps hone.
Navy
In the west, carrier aircraft flew 45 sorties in the Chinnampo-Chaeryong
area, while surface vessels continued patrol of coastal waters. In the east,
poor weather and replenishing operations limited naval air activity to 12
offensive sorties; surface vessels continued patrol activities and harassing
fire against enemy lines of communication and troop concentrations.
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and-based UN aircraft flew 941 ective missions, including 522 com-
bat, of which 84 were close support sorties in all US corps zones. Medium
bombers radar-bombed Sariwon and Hamhung, with results unreported.
IL General Situation
Eisonomic
Ambassador Mucci? reports that the ROK Prime Minister and Minister
of Finance have finally obtained President Rhee's reluctant approval for a
more realistic coamterpart fund rate of 6,000 won to one dollar (old rate 2,000
to one). There are strong feelings in both ROK Government and private
circles that the increase in the counterpart rate and the nonpayment of won
advances to UN forces are factors which will lead to further inflation. The
Ambassador reports the Minister of Finance had been criticized severely for
his vigorous tax collection program, and that the higher rate charged for
imported aid goods is extremely unpopular with powerful groups. Mucci?
considers it essential that the strongest possible support be given to those
few officials who appear to recognize the validity of US recommendations;
IVIuccio suggests such measures as the partial dollar settlement of won sales
to UN personnel and the application of the ECA counterpart fund balance
on the government overdraft.
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I. Military Situation
Highlights
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UN units patrolling north of Chorwon repor ,T. e my conyC, we
troops entering Kun-ihwa encountered only light opposition In the east-central
sector, stubbornly resisting enemy groups restricted UN advances in the area
south of Soliwa? UN forces in the eastern sector encountered strong enemy
groups northwest of Sinpyong.
Army
ROE 1st Division elements in the western sector maintained positions
and made scattered patrol-contact with the enemy. All US let Cavalry Divi-
sion elements and attached units maintained positions.
In the west-central sector reconnaissance elements of the US 3rd Divi-
sion established a base in Chorwon and patrolled to the north without contact.
Two enemy probing attacks were repulsed by US 25th Divisinn elements as the
UN attack continued northeast of Chorwon. A friendly tank-infantry task force
advanced to Kumhwa against light opposition.
In the east-central sector, ROK 2nd Division and US 7th Division units
advanced in the Taesong area east of Chorwon. SOK 6th Division elements
attacked north of Kwachon-myon6 US 24th Division elements maintained posi-
tions. Elements of the tiOK 7th Division and the US 1st Marine Division con-
tinued to attack north, and the Icorean Marines advanced in the lindong-ni area.
Patrols from the ROK 5th Division reported stubborn resistance from enemy
troops south of Bohm.>
In the eastern sector, ROK Capital Division elements engaged enemy
groups up to battalion size, while ROK 11th and 3rd Division elements main-
tained positions and patrollW,
Navy
Carrier-based aircraft off the east coast, although still hanpered by
weath r, flew 121 sorties, including 58 offensive missions in the Yonpo, Yong-
hung and Kosong areas, Aircraft destroyed bridges, factory buildings and
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supply dumps, and attacked five troop concentrations. UN surface vessels
continued patrol and placed restrictive fire on enemy communications. Air-
craft based on carriers in the Yellow Sia flew 46 sorties in the Sariwon and
Chinnampo areas hitting enemy lines of supply and communication. Surface
vessels continued to patrol.
Air
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Other UN aircraft flew a total of 808 sorties, including 312 combat missions
Close support sorties were flown by 47 aircraft in all corps zones, while armed
reconnaissance planes hit targets in 128 areas. Light bombers attacked targets
in 13 areas, and 61 night intruders hit enemy supply dumps, troop concentra-
tions and communications in 81 areas. Medium bombers flew 15 effective
sorties. Hamhung was radar-bombed by 10 aircraft, with unobserved results;
other aircraft shoran-bombed highway bridges and enemy communications.
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Political - Military
In answer to a late April North Korean request
for supplies to re-equip North Korean troops, the "Soviet Military Committee"
replied in mid-May that materiel was being and would be sent to the Chinese
Communists, who were to supply "troop reinforcements and materiel for the
North Koreans." At the same time, the North Korean Government, under Soviet
pressure, agreed that the appointment of ranking North Korean commanders
and the disposition of North Korean forces would be made only with the con-
currence of the Chinese Communists. (If this report is correct, a great deal
is explained regarding the chain of command among the North Koreans, Chinese
Communists, and the Soviets.)
Various news sources state that the BOK Foreign Minister, in an effort
to-quiet public unrest over cease-fire rumors, has announced the receipt of an
assurance from the US Department of State that reported UN negotiations for
a cease-fire at the 38th Parallel are entirely groundless.
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I. Military Situation
Highlights
Action across the front was generally limited to patrol clashes. Prelimin-
ary reports indicate that the enemy abandoned a considerable quantity of supplies
and materiel in moving north. Much activity was noted in the enemy rear
areas approximately twenty miles north of the present front lines.
Army
There was only light activity in the US I Carps zone as ROK let Division
and US 1st Cavalry Division patrols engaged small enemy groups. The US
3rd and 25th Divisions both dispatched tank-infantry task forces with the mis-
sion of reaching Pyonggang, third point of the "iron triangle." At latest report
they were about seven miles southwest and southeast of the city and had met
only scattered resistance.
Only patrol clashes occured in the US DC Corps zone, with no significant
advances by friendly forces.
In the US X Corps zone, the US 1st Marine Division repulsed two small
counterattacks in the area approximately seven miles southwest of Chorwon.
The ROK 5th Division continued to attack northward.
The ROK Capital Division .repulsed enemy probing attacks in the eastern
sector, while ROK 11th Diviston patrols made several minor enemy contacts.
Among the supplies and riateriel which were recently abandoned by the
enemy and recovered by UN units were: (1) 200 rounds of 81 and 82 mm. mortar
ammunition discovered four end one-half miles north-northwest of Yonchon,
(2) 180 pounds of TNT, 750 anti-tank mines, 260 rounds of 120 mm. mortar
ammunition and hand grenades., and a medical dump including a complete hos-
pital, all captured south of Ckorwon, (3) 400 rounds of mortar ammunition
of an unreported caliber and S.50 rounds of 105 ram. artillery ammunition
-destroyed four and one-half miles northwest of Kumhwa.
Navy
There were no air operations, along the west coast. Surface vessels
patrolling between the Clifford IsLands and YaluSle.li.slisprmflcmalithroops
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east of Changsan-got. These troops were firing on ROK naval patrol craft
with machine guns. Carrier-based aircraft in the east flew 92 sorties in
the vicinities of Kowon. Wonsan, Namsanyong, Kosong, and Pyonggang.
These aircraft destroyed an ammunition dump, a bridge, numerous buildings,
gun positions, railroad cars, and vehicles. Surface vessels patrolling between
Chongjin and Mulrho damaged two sampand and harassed a railroad bridge at
Tapchon (dispersing an enemy repair crew) as well as rail-highway junctions,
highway bridges, villages, gun emplacements and troop concentrations in the
Chongjin, Songjin and Wonsan areas.
Air
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UN land-based aircraft flew 545 combat sorties out of a total of 975. Over
half of the 107 close support missions were in the US X Corps zone. Among the
targets of the 15 effective sorties flown by medium bombers were the airfield
southeast of Sariwon, the marshalling yards at Sariwon, the port of Hamhung,
a highway bridge and troop concentrations. Air observations indicate consider-
able enemy activity in the central rear areas south of a line running between
Ichon and Changdo.
II. General Situation.
No significant reports have been received during the past 24 hours.
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Highlights
UN patrols in the western sector made light contact with small enemy
groups, while in the central sector UN forces encountered strongly resis-
ting battalion-size groups. Action in the eastern sector was limited to
patrols.
Army
In the western sector, patrolling units from the ROK let Division en-
countered and engaged a platoon-size group in the Panbu-ri area. The 29th
British Brigade patrolled from positions. US 1st Cavalry Division patrols
made contact with an enemy group in the Kowang-san area. Units of the US
3rd Division maintained positions and patrolled A UN task force linked up
with elements of the US 25th Division at Pyonggang. Units of the US 25th
Division maintained positions and patrolled, making light contact with several
enemy groups The Turkish Brigade engaged in a bitter fight with an esti-
mated enemy battalion six miles northwest of Chorwon.
In the central sector, the ROL 2nd Division continued to attack six
miles east of Kumhwa. The ROK 6th Division reported no contact, while
BOK 7th Division elements advanced in the Pangsang-myon area. The US
let Marine Division continued to attack while the Korean Marine Regiment
maintained positions. In the BOK 5th Division area,
an enemy counterattack
forced a slight withdrawal near Sohwa. Other central sector forces main-
tained positions.
In the eastern sector, BOK Capital Division elements engaged company
and battalion-size groups north of Wonsan. Elements of the ROK 11th Divi-
Mon engaged several enemy battalions Units of the ROK 3rd Division main-
tained positions and patrolled,
Navy
Naval aircraft based on carriers off the east coast flew 202 sorties, in-
cluding 37 close support missions and 72 other offensive strikes in the
vicinities of Pungsong, Wonsan and Sohwa. Aircraft struck enemy troop
concentrations gun emplacements and communications. Surface vessels
placed harassing fire on communications targets in the Tapchon and Songjin
areas and supply dumps at Wonsan. Aircraft in the west made no flights,
but surface vessels delivered fire on several trov?,,cplcrtigiona.
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Other UN aircraft flew a total of 1,023 sorties; the 626 combat Missions
Included 90 close support missions in all ;e0rps zones. Armed reconnaissance
aircraft hit targets in 156 areas. Three areas were attacked by 13 light
bombers; 53 night intruders hit targets in 90 areas. Medium bombers flew
23 effective sorties. The Hamhung supply center was radar-bombed by nine
aircraft, and the supply dump at Chinnampo was struck by eight B-29's.
Air observers reported a total of 900 vehicles sighted, of which 495 were
moving south.
IL General Situation
Economic
The ROK Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, in answer to questions
from the National Assembly, stated that 126,000 tons of fertilizer will be
Imported and that shipments will arrive soon. He also estimated that there
has been a decline of 37 percent in the production of summer grains.
Political
Ambassador Mucci? reports that the National Rally held on 10 June in
Pusan to demonstrate against a cease-fire (at the 38th Parallel) was un-
enthusiastically attended by perhaps 10,000 people instead of the "tens of
thousands" reported in the south Korean press. According to the Ambas-
sador, the entire rally appeared to have been government-inspired.
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I. Military Situation
Highlights
The principal hostile activity centered about Kumhwa, where enemy forces
offered stubborn resistance to deny UN forces the road net northwest and
northeast of the town. Elsewhere along the UN front enemy activity was
limited to light delaying contact.
Army
In the US I Corps zone, the ROE. let Division engaged small enemy groups
in patrol clashes. The 29th British Brigade patrolled 2,000 yards from posi-
tion without any contact with the enemy. The Belgian Battalion crossed the
Imjin River to establish an operational line of resistance. Patrols from the
US 1st Cavalry Division encountered a road block, a minefield, and scattered
enemy groups. Units of the US 3rd Division and the RCM 9th Division in
Chorwon were evacuating refugees, while the Turkish Brigade maintained
positions east of Chorwon.
In the US IX Corps zone, the US 7th and the BOK 2nd Divisions dispersed
enemy attacks near Kumhwa, where the heaviest resistance was met. Farther
east the ROK 8th Division patrolled without contact, while US 24th Division units
maintained positions.
In the US X Corps zone, the BOK 7th Division met only scattered enemy
groups, but the US let Marine Division east of Songhyon encountered a mine-
field and small enemy groups. Units of the ROK 5th Division maintained
positions.
The ROK Capital Division in the ROK I Corps zone met small enemy groups
that withdrew after contact. Elements of the ROK 11th Division reported
enemy forces of battalion to regimental size contacted by patrols, but the
BOK units maintained positions and directed UN naval gunfire from offshore
against the enemy forces. The RCM 3rd Division patrolled.
The Far East Command, in discussing enemy capabilities, stated that
the successful patrols to Pyonggang and back without contact cannot be
considered as conclusive evidence that the enemy has abandoned the area;
a strong possibility exists that the enemy is attempting to draw the UN forces
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into a trap. l'he Command further stated that the 19th CCF Army Group,
still disposed along the west-central sector, could be a screening force for
fresh units approaching the front.
Navy
Naval aircraft from carriers off the east coast flew 29 close support
missions for the US 1st Marine Division, while other naval aircraft flew
63 sorties in close support and in attacks on railway bridges and tunnels.
Surface vessels bombarded various targets along the coast, striking par-
ticularly at Wonsan. One UN vessel was hit by a 3" shore battery off Song-
jin and proceeded to Sasebo with four dead and four wounded as another UN
vessel silenced the shore battery. Minesweepers swept 41 old mines off
Wonsan.
Bad weather off the west coast hampered air operations, but 28 sorties
were flown against targets in the Haeju-Chinnamporea. Surface vessels
patrolled and bombarded enemy, troops and machine gun positions along the
coast.
Air
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Of 818 sorties flown by other UN aircraft, 474 were combat missions,
including close support operations in all corps zones. Armed 'reconnaissance
planes attacked in 134 areas and night intruder aircraft struck at targets in
86 areas. One medium bomber shoran-bombed Sariwon, while another
attacked targets in several areas.
One enemy aircraft dropped four bombs on the Suwon airfield., while
another enemy aircraft dropped four bombs a few miles south of Seoul.
There was no report of casualties or damage from either attack.
U. General Situation
Political
? After .a renewed investigation, President ithee has ordered the arrest
of nine officers of the Korean National Defense Corps on embezzlement charges.
The new investigation was ordered when political opponents in the National
Assembly claimed that the total embezzled funds were actually greater than
was first made known. It is now estimated that the funds embezzled totalled
24,000,000,000 won (present rate is 6,000 won to one dollar). Officers of
the National Defense Corps are generally considered responsible for the
deaths, due to diet deficiencies, of a great many conscriptees in Defense
Corps training camps. (Subsequent to the breaking of the scandal, the Defense
Corps was disbanded and the conscriptee camps were made a responsibility
of the BOK Army.)
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DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN
I. Military Situation
Highlight's
In the western sector activity was confined to light patrol contact*
In the Kumhwa-Sungam area of the east-central sector, enemy groups up to
battalion strength obstructed the UN advance. Enemy units of undetermined
strength delayed advancing UN troops in the eastern sector.
Army
UN forces in the US I Corps zone mainbained positions and made light
patrol contact with the enemy. Patrols of the ROK 1st Division engaged
enemy platoons in the Chindong-myon area, while the 29th British Brigade
and the Belgian Battalion reported no enemy contact. Elements of the US
let Cavalry Divisiontpatrolling north of positions, made numerous contacts
and directed artillery fire on enemy positions in the Chung-myon areac,
Other division units established patrol bases north of positions* The US
3rd Division, with the ROK 9th Division and the Philippine Battalion
attached, maintained positions as elements of the US 25th Division repulsed
an enemy probing attack four miles west of Kumhwa.
In the US IX Corps zone, advancing units of the ROK 2nd Division drove
two enemy companies from positions seven miles east of Kumhwa. A US 7th
Division tank patrol engaged an enemy platoon in the Hudong-ni area. Other
IX Corps units maintained positions and reported no contact.
In the US X Corps zone, ROK 7th Division units made light patrol contact
and maintained positions, while US 1st Marine Division patrols made several
contacts with enemy groups up to battalion size. Elements of the ROK 5th
Division attacked to a point four miles north of Sohwa; other ,iLvisioni
units maintained positions.
In the ROK I Corps zone, the ROK Capital Division made several contacts
with platoon-sized enemy groups in the Sohwa-myon area, while the attacking
ROK Cavalry regiment advanced north of 1Von-bong. Other ROK forcea in the
zone maintained and adjusted positions and patrolledo
Na
Naval aircraft based on carriers off the east coast flew 120 sorties,
including 19 close support sorties and 39 other offensive sorties in the
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vicinities of Songjin? Tanchon and Sohwa. Aircraft strikes were directed
on gun positions, enemy buildings, communication lines and troop con?
centrations* Surface vessels patrolled and delivered harassing fire on
gun positions and rail and highway junctions at Songjin and Wonsan* Air?
craft in the west flew 20 sorties, including 12 offensive strikes in the
vicinity of Hungsu and Pyongsan. Surface vessels continued to patrol*
Air
Other UN aircraft flew 660 sorties, of which 240 were combat* Close
supnort missions in all corps zones, were flown by 65 aircraft, while 119
armed reconnaissance craft made 39 strikes in the far north. Light bombers
attacked targets in three areas and 28 night intruders attacked in 26 areas?
II* General Situation
The French Press Agency reported from Tokyo that Lt. General Il?kwan
has resigned as Supreme Commander of the ROK Army, Navy, and Air Force, and
as the Army Chief of Staff? No official reason was given, but the Vice
Defense Minister commented that General Chung may go to the US for study,
The 36 year old Chung, a former Captain in the Japanese Army, became Supreme
Commander last Julyo
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DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN
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I. Military Situation
Highlights
Along the entire front enemy action wag limited to clashes with
aggressive UN .patrols, Over the Sinuijwarea four MIG-15 es were
destroyed by UN F=86' So
Army
In the US I Corps zone, vigorous pri patrols were engaged by enemy
groups of up to company strength, Other UN forces continued regrouping,
In the US IX and X. Corps zones, similar action was reported, In the
US 7th Division sector, two friendly tanks on patrol were disabled by heavy
enemy bazooka fire,
In the ROK I Corps zone, there were only minor patrol contacts,
In the east, UN carrier aircraft flew 208 sorties, including 46 in
close support, In addition, ground targets were attacked from Songjin to
Wonsan. Surface units fired on communication targets along the coast, In
the west, carrier aircraft flew 36 rties against targets of opportunity,
Air
UN land-based aircraft flew 939 sorties including 562 combat, with
58 in close support, Medium bombers flew 33 sorties against various targets,
including an attack on Pyongyang airfield with fair results. An unreported
number of F-86 9s and MIG-150s engaged in combat over the Sinuiju area, The
UN claims are four MIGIs destroyed, one probably destroyed and two damaged.
110 General Situation
Political
Radio Pyongyang indicated on 15 June that the Communist regime in
North Korea has decided to employ another standard Communist propaganda
technique when it announced that Premier Kim 11-sung had decided "to grant
the request" of American and British prisoners of war for permission to
organize a Prisoner of War Committee in Defense of Peace in Korea, This
committee Will work with World Peace Partizans,
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Central News, speculating on the "resignation" of General Chung
Il-kwan, reports from Pusan that Defense Minister tee Ki-pung has denied
that the General has submitted his resignation. Apparently the General
Is coming to the US, however, and rumors in Pusan regarding the reason
for his trip vary from a plea for arms to a graceful way of easing him out
of office?
Radio Pyongyang announced on 17 June that the North Korean Cabinet has
decided to conduct a one billion on lottery in order to secure funds for
the purchase of arms, airplanes, tanks and warships. Seventy percent of
the proceeds will go for the purchase of arms and thirty percent for
"expenses."
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I? Military Situation
19 June 1951,
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The enemy reacted strongly to UN aggressive patrols along the entire
front? The greatest concentration of tank traps appeared to be in the
vicinity of Kumsongs and the grtest concentration of enemy troops appeared
to be near Kumhwa,
rmy
Units in the US I Corps zone patron
w
ing enemy groups which were engaged
sector,:
In the US IX Corps zones, the ROK 2nd
enemy forces, with results unreported, in
2000 enemy troops were observed s some 500
in. The ROK 6th Division; farther to the
clashes,
and maintained positions, meet
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1 clashes in the west?central
Division was attacked twice by
the Kumhwa areas where an estimated
moving south and some 800 digging
east s engaged the enemy in patrol
The ROK 7th and the ROK 5th Divisions in the US X Corps zone patrolled
generally, meeting several enemy groups which withdrew after minor contact?
Other corps units patrolled and maintained positions
In the ROK I Corps zones, UN units also patrolled and maintained positions,
with no significant contact reported?
Enemy reinforcement and resupply activities are apparently continuing?
The enemy has had time since launching the last offensive over a month ago to
displace fkesh unite in the immediate rear of the present front line3 Small
enemy groups have been Observed moving south towards the line in the rear of
all sectors,- Prisoners of war refer to plans and preparations for a renewal
of the offensive in the last week of June; some refer to a continuation of the
3rd impulse of the 5th phase; others refer to the opening of the 6th phase
offensive; and still others refer to an anniversary offensive? The Far East
Command comments, however, that such a deadline would undoubtedly be
difficult for the enemy to meete
Navy
Naval and Marine aircraft in the east flew a total of 233 sortiezs with
the Marine planes providing close support for the US let Marine Division
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and the carrier planes attacking various targets in the vicinities of
Songjin, Tanchon, Hamhung, and Wonsan. Surface vessels bombarded numerous
targets along the coast. A shore battery in the Wonsan area scored several
hits on a UN vessel, causing only minor damage; the battery was silenced by
naval gunfirea, Minesweeping continued off Wonsan?
In the west, aircraft flew 28 sorti?gainst targets near Chunghwas
Chinnampo, and Chaeryonga Surface vessds patrolled with no enemy contacts.
Ai
Other UN aircraft provided 123 close support missions in all zones and
flew 431 other combat missions in a total of 965 sorties. Armed reconnaissance
planes attacked 135 areas, while night intruder aircraft attacked in 110 areas.
Medium bombers flew ten sorties against the airfield at Sunan, while nine
medium bombers attacked the marshalling yards at Kowon.
Air observers reported sighting 875 vehicles, of which 365 were moving
south. Tank traps were observed along the western and west?central sectors,
with the greatest concentration near Kumsong.
II. General Situation
Edonomic
Radio Pyongyang has announced the promulgation of a Cabinet Order which
encourages the exploitation of natural resources and the invention of sub?
stitutes for imported goods by the citizens of North Korea. Individuals who
contribute to this program in the fields of transport, foodstuffs, chemicals,
textiles, hardware and electric equipment become eligible for prizes ranging
from 5000 to 400,000 wono
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I0 Military Situation
Highlt
In the east-central sector enemy of up to battalion strength
stubbornly resisted UN attacks ? Along rest of the front there were
many patrol clashes as the enemy continued to exhibit extreme sensitivity
to UN ground reconnaissance?
20 June 19571
In the US I and IX Corps zones there
as UN units continued to regroup?
s many sharp patrol clashess
In the US X Corps zone the enemy launc
which were repulsed? Advancing elements of
heavy enemy resistance and a counterattacks
In the ROK I Corps zone there was only
enemy?
ed two small probing attacks
the US lst Marine Divisipn met
which was repulsed?
scattered contact with the
There is continuing evidence of the enemyvs reinforcement and resupply
buildup? This is indicated by reports of movements of enemy units both
from Manchuria to Korea and from rear areas in Korea to assembly positions.
There is no confirmed identification of these units behind the front? The
enemy is extremely sensitive to UN ground reconnaissance? Enemy prisoners
of war continue to speak of the offensive which will come in the last week
of June?
The Far East Command feels that if the enemy launches his attack in
June it will be premature and that some time in July is a more likely date?
It is felt that Seoul and Chunchon will be the objective?
Njm
In the east UN carrier aircraft flewally 33 sortiess as rask Force 77
was replenishing? Targets included coastal communications centers? One
naval aircraft was lost, Surface craft fired on communications targets
and continued patrolling?
In the wests awing to poor weathers only 11 sorties were flown?
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Air
UN land-based aircraft flew 827 sorties including 439 combat; of
theses 121 were in close support, Medium bombers flew 12 sorties with
unreported results,
A flight of 24 F-51's engaged six to eight piston-type aircraft
(31.-2 us and Yaks) over the Yellow Sea 50 miles south of Sinuiju and
destroyed three, Later the same group of F-519s was attacked by six
MIG-150s; one F-51 VAS lost, Four NIG-152s were claimed damaged,
Air Observers sighted 625 vehicles of which 280 were moving south,
TY, General Situation
No significant reports were received during the past 24 hours,
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I? Military Situation
Highlights
Enemy activity was limited to minor probing attacks in the western
zone areas east of Kumhwa? Small scale patrol clashes occurred in the
central and eastern zones? Enemy vehicles sighted by aircraft totalled
1500, of which 745 were moving south; air observers continued to report
numerous tank traps to the north of the ROK I Corps front?
Armv
All US I Corps sone troops continued to maintain positions and patrol,
Elements of the US 25th Division repulsed a probing attack three miles west
of Kumhwa? while elements of the ROK 9th Division relieved the Turkish
Brigade in positions?
In the central zone, ROK 2nd Division units repulsed two light probing
attacks two miles east of Kumhwa0 The US 7th Division fought off two other
probing attacks three miles farther to the east? Other central zone units
maintained and adjusted positions and made light patrol contact with the
enemy.
In the eastern zone, all units maintained positions and patrolled?
Recent reports indicate increased enemy efforts to replace battle
losses on the front? Immediately available forces in the rear include the
North Korean IV, VII, and VIII Corps, which have never been committed to
battle? The 50,000 recruits in North Korean training centers are another
source? Prisoner of war reports claim that the North Korean VII Corps
was relieved by the Chinese Communist Forces in the Wonsan area and has moved
south for the 6th phase offensive?
Na
In the east naval and marine aircraft flew 243 sorties, including 144
offensive sorties in 17 areas and 12 close support missions in the US X
Corps zone? Air attacks were made on enemy gun positions, troop concentra-
tions, supply areas and communications? Surface vessels continued patrol
and bombardment of gun emplacements, troops and the marshalling yards in
the Wonsan area? Meanwhile, in the west, weather limited air operations
to eight sorties in the Pungehon area? Surface vessels delivered off-shore
fire on enemy buildings and troops in the Saga-ri area.
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Air
Other UN aircraft flew 753 sorties, including 378 combat missions?
Of 60 close support sorties, 27 were made in the US X Corps zone; 141
armed reconnaissance aircraft attacked targets in 69 areas? Strikes in
77 areas were made by 411 night intruders0 Medium bombers flew 16 effective
sorties; Onjong airfield was radar-bombed by nine aircraft, while other
B-290s struck the airfield at Sinmak and the supply center at Sinpo, on
the east coast.
Enemy aircraft losses for the period included four MIO45qs damaged,
two IL-2 s lost, two others probably lost, and one rak-9ilost9
II 0 General Situation
Economic
In a general economic round-up on South Korea, the US Embassy in
Pusan reports that retail prices in Pusan as of 15 June were higher than
in May and were at approximately the April level? Price rises in various
South Korean citieslover June 1950 levels range from 403 times in Kwangju
to 6.0 times in Pusan and 607 times in Taegu? Daily wages for skilled
labor in Pusan are reported at 10,000 von as compared with 7500 in March.
Chinese Nationalist press reports state that the ROK is studying plans
for anew international airline running a regular Seoul-I-Tokyo-Taipei service?
General Ridgewaygs endorsement is being sought to allow planes to land in
Toolcyno If the air line materializes, it will be the first international
service managed by Koreans?
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BULLETIN
Enemy activity along the entire UN front was confined to patrol
skirmishes with aggressive UN patrols Significant hostile observations
included an enemy regiment two miles northeast of Kumhwa? a concentration
of 5000 northeast of Pyonggang and a battalion northwest of Kaesong0 Un-
identified Communist aircraft attacked Seoul and units of the US I Corps?
In air combat over Sinulju two MIG-15os were downed and two damaged, while
one F-86 was lost.
In the western zone units of the ROK 1st Division advanced to Kaesong
and withdrew to positions, Elements of the 29th British Brigade made a
Blight advance *while US 1st Cavalry Division patrols encountered stubborn
resistance, No casualties were reported as four enemy aircraft bombed and
strafed US 3rd Division positions, All other US I Corps zone units maintained
positions and patrolled?
In the central zone, all US IX and X Corps forces maintained positions
and patrolled, observing several large concentrations in the immediate rear,
UN forces in the eastern zone maintained and adjusted positions and
patrolled,
An 8th Army release reports that since the last major movement of troops
in April, ample time has elapsed for the movement of at least two new groups
from Manchuria to the battle areas, Although the enemy possesses the
capability to launch a new offensive in late June or July, such action is
dependent upon replacements for losses incurred during the 16 May offensive.
Terrain analysis and study of previously used assembly areas and attack routes
strongly suggest that the new offensive will be in the west or west-central
area along an axis converging in the vicinity of Seoul,
NItv
East coast marine and naval aircraft flew 232 sorties, including 16
close support missions in all corps areas and 113 other offensive sorties
In the vicinity of Kilchu? Songjin and Hamhung, Aircraft struck enemy
communications, gun positions, buildings and troop concentrations? Surface
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vessels continued patrol and delivered harassing fire on enemy rail and
communications lines and, at Wonsan, hit an ammunition dump and several
factories. West coast aircraft flew 24 sorties, including 16 offensive
flights in the Ohinnampo and Taedong areas, destroying buildings and supply
dumps; surface vessels continued patrol and off-shore fire in the Sogwan-ri
area.
Air
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Other UN aircraft flew 536 sorties, of which 228 were.combato In
addition to 45 close support sorties, 96 armed reconnaissance planes struck 49
targets in enemy rear areas. Light bombers attacked in four areas and 65
night intruders made 132 strikes in 12 areas. Mediumr.bombers flew 13
effective sorties; nine aircraft bombed Sinpo. One aircraft under ground
radar control hit the Pyonggang airfield with excellent results; another
B-29, on a night close support mission, radar-bombed enemy positions with un-
observed results,
II. General Situation
Political
Radio Peking announced on 18 June that; despite the hazards of 'working
directly under enemy firesm Korean and Chinese civilian workers are still
maintaining a constant flow of goods to the front by quickly repairing
damaged bridgeson (This is the first noted reference to a possible Chinese
civilian labor force being employed in North Korea.)
On both 11 and 20 June Radio Pyongyang broadcast one or more speeches
designed to ftconsolidate the good will between the Korean and Chinese
peoples.? (The stress on this line gives added credence to the reports of
friction between Chinese Communists and North Koreans.)
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Highlights
No.
Aggressive
0 .9-7-N"wit7
Aggressive enemy activity during the period was limited to small probing
attacka in the central sector; these were repulsed. The enemy continued to
react to UN ground reconnaissance and there were many patrol clashes along
the entire front.
Army
US I Corps patrols clashed with enemy groups of up to company sizeo UN
forces continued regrouping.
In the US IX Corps zone there was much patrol action and the US 7th
Division repulsed a small probing attack 10 miles east-southeast of Kumwhao
In the US X Corps zone undetermined numbers of enemy troops made probing
attacks against elements of the ROK 7th Division and US let Marine Division
and attached forces. All these attacks were repulsed. Other action in tho
corps zone consisted of patrol clashes.
ROK Corps units continued patrolling.
In an analysis of the air picture* Far East Air Force points out that
the action against the ROK guerrilla-held islands in the Yellow Sea south of
Sinuiju was the first instance of the enemy using fighter and groundeattack
aircraft in a combined operation. It is felt that the action was probably
for combat indoctrination, and that this, together with other actions reported*
may presage additional attacks of this type.
Far East Air Force feels that with an estimated 130 ILa10 ground attack
bombers available to the Chinese* strikes using 75 aircraft could be mounted.
However* due to range limitations* attacks could not be made on the present
battle area unless the airfields in the Pyongyang area were used. Air
reconnaissance has revealed the presence of no aircraft on these fields.
However* night pre-strike staging into these fields must not be discounted,
The estimated 390 jets (300 NIG 15gs) in the Antung area have sufficient combat
radius to reach the battle area.
Pram
On the Korean east coast UN carrier aircraft flew 202 sorties* with
attacks on targets from Song jin to Wonsan. Targets included railroads and
gun positions. One aircraft was lost to antiaircraft fire. Surface units
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Air
UN land-based aircraft flew 921 sorties, including 566 combat missions;
99 were in close support.
Medium bombers flew seven sorties against communications targets with
unreported results.
II. General Situation
In a war anniversary statement, President Rhee announced that the ROK
forces will fight on "until thelast Communist invader has been driven north-
ward across the Yalu and Tumen Rivers into Manchuria". Referring to the
attack one year ago, the President stated, "we spurned appeasement then, and
vie reject it now."
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1. Military Situation
Highlights
SIC 9260
25 June 1951
BULLETIN
An attack of regimental strength in lbe Shmhwa area and s. moderate counter-
attack in the eastern sector highlighted enemy activity. Evidence of asupply
buildup in the eastern sector was reported by agents and aerial observers.
The enemy continued a spirited air defense of the Yalu River border area, with
four encounters reported.
Ar
In the US 1 Corps zone, patrols from the ROK let Division forced a small
enemy group to withdraw and observed several other groups. US 1st Cavalry
Division units maintained positions and patrolled across the Imjin River, re-
porting contact with an estimated enemy battalion. In the X4mwa area, other
I Corps units had a day long engagement after an enemy attack of regimental
strength.
In the US IX Corps sector, small enemy groups launched probing attacks.
Agents report enemy groups totaling 3,500 northeast of Kumhwa.
US X Corps units continued patrolling and. reported light contact with
numerous small enemy groups. Air observers report many scattered supply points
along this sector or the front.
In the east, small enemy units counterattacked advancing ROE / Corps
troops and forced friendly units to withdraw. Other ROK elements patrolled
with lielt enemy contact.
UN naval aircraft flew 272 sorties, or which 56 were flown from carriers
off the Korean west coast and 208 from carriers in the Sea of Japan, while
11 were land-based close support missions. Surface craft delivered harassing
fire on the Songjin and Wonsan areas and attacked enemy positions impeding
the advance of friendly troops lathe vicinity of the east coast bomb line.
Surface patrolling continued on the west coast with no enemy contact.
Air
Other UN aircraft flew 980 sorties, of 'Allah 566 were on combat. About
330 ad reconnaissance aircraft attacked targets in 168 areas and 63 night
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intruder aircraft struck targets in 148 Far East Air Force medium
bombers flew 15 effective sorties agains enemy airfields at Sinanju and Kavangju
and against enemy troop concentrations. Twenty-seven F-86's encountered
over 30 MIG-15's in the Sinuiju area and damaged one, while a MIG-type plane
made a non-firing pass at a 3-26. One F-80 was lost in an aerial engagement
in the vicinity of Sonchon. Another engagement occurred between P-80 'a and
MIG-15's near Sinenju, with four MVPs damaged.
Far East Command believes that the intimsification of enemy jet fighter
operations during the poet week is a firm Abdication that the Yalu River border
area will continue to be defended vigorously. In addition to a quertative
increase in air defense, an improvement in the quality of fighter operations
has been noted with sow evidence of the possible commitment of a new highly-
trained jet fighter unit.
II. General Situation
Political
According to a Radio Pusan broadcast on the first %.rniversary of the
outbreak of Korean hostilities, President Rhee took advantage of the occasion
to reiterate the ROK "line" that "the Yalu River is our ancient national border"
?Ind "if we do not attain our objectives, our war dead will have died in vain."
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L Military Situation
Highlights
Activity across the entire front was limited to patrol skirmishes except
in the central sector where the enemy fought stubbornly for high ground.
There were several air engagements betsjobn UN aircraft and MIG-15's, with
o e MIG-15 reported destroyed and one damaged.
Army
In the US I Corps sector, activity was limited to patrol action, except
in the ROK 9th Division zone where an undetermined number of the enemy
attacked approximately one mile northeast of Kurnhwa and forced a slight
withdrawal from the high ground in that area.
US IX, X and RCM I Corps units repulsed small enemy probing attacks and
patrolled.
Navy
East coast aircraft flew 177 sorties, 22 in close support of the US X Corps.
Bridges, buildings, gun positions, supply dumps and trucks were destroyed.
Surface vessels in the Chongjin, Songjin and Wonsan areas attacked various
communications objectives. Along the west coast, 51 sorties were flown on the
US I Corps front and, among others, in the Chinnampo and Sariwon areas.
Surface vessels patrolled the coastal waters but reported no enemy activity.
Air
? Land based UN aircraft flew 835 sorties, 516 of them combat and 94 of these in
close support. Medium bombers flew 14 effective sorties, bombing airfields
and highway bridges. In the Sinuiju area, 27 F-86's engaged approximately
40 MIG-15's, with one MIG-15 destroyed, one F-86 damaged; another F-86
crashed on landing. In the area approximately seven miles southeast of Sinuiju
a flight of F-80's encountered four MIG-15's and claims to have damaged one.
In other air engagements, (1) enemy aircraft of undetermined type fired on two
B-26' 5 but scored no hits, (2) an enemy aircraft dropped six bombs on a dummy
railway lighted at Suwon airfield, and (3) a friendly AA battery was fired on by
an enemy aircraft.
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E. General Situation
Political
s,
Brigadier General Lee Jong-chan, the present commander of the ROK In-
fantry School and Materiel Mobilization Board, has been appointed Acting Chief
of Staff of the ROE Army, Navy and Air Force during the temporary absence
of Lieutenant General Chung II-Kwan. Lee, who was scheduled to assume
his duties on 25 June as a Major General, Is the choice of the Minister of De-
fense and has wide military experience. As a former major in the Tapanese
Army who outranked Chung and the other present ranking generals of the ECK
Army, Lee is highly respected by his fellow officers. The CIAlet, IMAG, com-
ments that Lee's selection will be "fairly satisfactory. 77
Economic
A prisoner of war interrogation team, in forwarding information gained
!.!TrOla recent prisoners, states that the food shortage in North Korea has become
so severe th,,t the11 inese Communists stopped requisitioning food supplies
about the end of April. Some starvation exists among civilians near the east
central front line area. Farm production Is down and less than one-fiith of the
fields near the front line area are under cultivation, although in the rear most
of the land is planted. Labor and fertilizer shortages are expected to reduce
yields. The food shorta.ge is being blamed on the Chinese and is causing a
rising animosity between the Chinese troops and the North Korean troops and
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I. Military Situation
agblictla
SIC 9262
27 June 2951
Enenv activity was centered in an area two to five miles southwest of
0huktong, where several units up"Ito battalion strength stub ,ornly resisted
advancing UN elements. In the eastern and western sectors, action was limited
to small probing attacks and petrol clashes. UN aircraft observed many
supply dumps located well forward in the US and X Corps zones and sighted
approximately 1610 vehicles, of which 875 were moving southe
All US I Corps units maintained sositions and patrolled. US 1st Cavalry
patrols engcged an enemy regiment and scattered smaller groups. Units of
the US 3rd Division, after a forced withdrawal, counterattacked and later
repulsed light probing attacks. In the central sector, units of the ROK
2nd Division repulsed two platoon-sized attacks while other units advanced.
stubbornly resisting battalion-sized enemy groups halted advancing elements
of the US 24th Division. All other central sector units and ROK 1st Corps
troops maintained positions and patrolled,
BITZ
East coast naval and marine aircraft flew 192 sorties, including 24 close
support mis ions in the US X Corps zone and 86 other offensive sorties in the
Songjin and Tanchon areas. Aircraft struck artillery positione?
supply dumps cnd troop concentrations. Surface vessels in the Songjin area
fired on highway junctions and bridges and, at Wonaan, delivered destructive
fire on troop areas, gun positions end communication lines. 7tst coast
aircraft flew 39 sorties, principally in the Chienampo and Ana!: areas;
surface vessels fired on troop positions and continued to patrol.
&Z.
Other UN ail-m.3ft flew 874 sorties, of which 453 were combat. Ineaddition
to 141 close support missions, 146 armed reconnaissance aircraft flew missions
in 96 areas. In enemy rear areas, 58 night intruders attacked targets in
220 nrens. Vedium bombers flew 13 effective missions, bombing airfields
at Yongyo and Anal and radar-bombing Sariwon. In air-to-air combat, 17
11-840s engaged six Illra-15t'se
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II. General Situation
Poli#cal
US Ambassador Mbacio in Pusan reports thnt at the ceremonies observing
the first anniversary of the Communist invasion, President Rhee made to
reference in his statement to the Malik speech or the cease fire-issue.
The Speaker of the Rational Assembly expressed his opinion to the Ambassador
that there -cas substanee in the rumors of a cease fire. As of 26 June,
there wee no official comment in the Republic of Korea. on the Nalik statement,
although tho local press referred to it as the "Kremlin's sinister scheme."
Radio Pyongyang on both 23 and 25 June node references to smallpox in
one of the lorth Korean provinces. Health workers vitro credited with aiding
no than 3000000 persons, and advising more than 800000, vhile "4023 patients
vere cured of smallpox caused by the Anericans."
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I. Military Situation
Highlights
The enemy made some small probing attacks in the Kumwha area,
while continuing to show stubborn resistance to limited UN attacks in the
whole central sector. Activity along the rest of the front was limited to
patrol action.
Army
In the US I Corps zone, UN units continued vigorous patrolling and a
tank-infantry task force from the US 1st Cavalry Division made a four-mile
penetration. ROK troops attached to the US 3rd Division were attacked by
enemy groups varying from platoon to battalion strength. All attacks were
repulsed without loss of ground.
Elements of the US 24th Division in the US IX Corps zone met stubborn
resistance which limited their advance in the area ten miles east of Kumwha
to 1,000 yards.
In the US X Corps and ROK I Corps zones, activity was limited to patrol
clashes.
Far East Command notes the regrouping and supply build-up being carried
out behind the front in the area north of Kumwha and estimates that (a) barring
a significant increase in Soviet commitment, the enemy will not be able to
mount an offensive that would jeopardize UN forces, but (b) the enemy is
capable of launching an attack on a scale similar to the last one.
Navy
Since UN carriers on both the east and west coast were replenishing,
there was no naval air activity. Surface craft on the east coast fired on tar-
gets of opportunity. Enemy shore batteries at vVonsan were active but scored
no hits. Surface units on the west coast supported a small guerrilla raid 35
miles southwest of Chinnampo.
Air
UN land based aircraft flew 904 sorties including 531 combat.
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One medium bomber was dispatched against Sariwon airfield with unreported
results.
About 2,000 vehicles were sighted, with 1,095 moving south.
IL General Situation
Political
US Ambassador Muccio reports that, after consulting with his cabinet
over Malik's unofficial peace proposal, President Rhee indicated on 26 June
that any "peace plan" involving an artificial division of the country would be
entirely unacceptable. After warning the UN of a trap, Rhee asserted there
is some hope for peace if Malik's proposal meets three conditions: (a) a uni-
fied Korea under the ROK Government; (b) assurances against future Commu-
nist aggression in Korea; and (c) consultation with the ROK Government
throughout the negotiations. (While the statement is about as expected, there
may be some significance in the omission of any reference to Rhee's usual
line of fighting on alone, if necessary, to the Yalu.)
Reuters reports from Tokyo that on 27 June the North Korean "official
radio" emphasized the propaganda line "Drive the enemy within the 38th Par-
allel," instead of the usual line "Drive the enemy into the sea."
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27 June 1951
DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN
naitarj Situation
Highlights
UV :?round forces continued to encounter strong enemy resistance along
the vest and east central fronts. Friendly units in these areas again suc-
ceeafully repulsed several determined counterattacks. In the western sector
tank-int:entry patrols probing enemy positions received heavy small arms and
Eutomatie weapons fire. Air units carried out night attacks on troop con-
sentratiens, gun positions and supply areas along the entire battle line,
End also attacked bridges.
Army
In the US I Corps zone, the enemy launched a series of attacks against
ROK 9th Division positions north of Kumhwa, but all attacks were repulsed.
Other units patrolled and engaged scattered enemy groups.
Reconnaissance elements of the ROK 2nd Divieion, US IX Corps, receive-CI
a series or small probing attacks but succeeded in maintaining their positions.
The US 24th Division also encountered stubborn resistance but continued to
advance. Other units maintained their previous positions.
In the US X Corps zone, patrols of the MK 5th and 7th and US let Marine
tivisioee encountered several enemy groups, and repulsed some small attacks.
Thee was ne significant activity in the ROK I Callon zone.
Far East Command quoting from an 8th, Army Periodic Intelligence Report
of 24 June states that there are certain teclications that tilt enemy is pre-
paring for another offensive, These include (a) reports of large troop con-
centratiens-in the Sibjon-ni, Ichon and Kumsong areas, (b) increased bridging
and supp4 activity in these same areas, (c) reports of the possible identifi-
cation ss:.? mew units in the battle area (41st, 42nd? 47th CCF armies)? and (d)
continuing prisoner of war statements alleging early enemy offensive action.
1211.1u
Marine and naval aircraft flew 201 sorties on the east coast, and 51
'on the west coast. A bridge, buildings, gun positions and supply dumps were
destroyed -in the east, while in the west, planes provided airspot for surface
vessels. See03ce craft harassed rail-highway junctions and bridges in Songjin
and ChonWis? fimd two duela with enemy shore batteries at Wonsan and bombed
enemy occepLed vL. 2.e?ee vest of Chanvion.
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Land based UN aircraft flew Wo sorties of which 457 were coMbat missions.
About 85 of these were close support sorties, mainly in the US I and IX Corps
zone. Medium bombers flew 13 effective sorties, one against the Sariwon
airfield and 12 against troop concentrations across the front. Gun positioas
and supply areas were also attacked. Two thousand enemy vehicles uere sighted,
745 of them mowing south.
II. General Situation
25X1C Political
Sev reports indicate a softening or
Communist military or e in Korea. Traffic controls in the area south of
Wonsan are reported to be strictly enforced by the North Korean police because
large numbers of Borth Korean Army deserters, draft evaders and UN sympathizers
are in the area. Another report claims that the North Korean Let Corps Camman-
der. said 2,000 of his men were captured or deserted in the "spring offensive."
An unconfirmed report asserts that purges have started among "the armed forces
in Korea," presumably a reference to Chinese Communist troops. Fifty medium-
Eras cadres were found to be opposed to the war or "lacking in militant en-
thusiasm," and were sent to the rear for trial.
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SIC 9265
30 June 1951
BULLETIN
Highlights
Resistance decreased along the entire front as UN forces adjusted
positions and patrolled. In the Kumhva area of the western sector and
in the Changjong area of the eastern sector, UN units repulsed several
small counterattacks. Probing tank-infantry patrols in the western
and central sectors encountered light resistance. Over 2,000 air
sightings of enemy vehicle movements were made; most of the heavy trail
traffic in enemy rear areas was in the area west of Singye.
Army
Aggressive UN patrols in the US I Corps zone made several contacts
with the enemy. Elements of the ROK 9th Division, maintaining positions,
repulsed a series of attacks by enemy groups ranging from platoon to
company size. All other units maintained positions.
In the US IX and X Corps zones, elements of the ROK 2nd and US 24th
Divisions repulsed several company-sized attacks while maintaining
positions. The US let Marine Division and the ROK 5th Division withstood
attacks by enemy groups of varying size; other units in these zones
maintained positions and patrolled. In the ROK I Corps zone, elements
of the ROK llth Division beat back two company-sized attacks in the
Changjong area, which other units maintained and adjusted positions
and patrolled.
Unconfirmed prisoner of war reports indicate that fresh CCF troops
are arriving on the battlefront as complete tactical units. It is
possible that some may be replacements sent in for the purpose of re-
building units already in Korea to T/0 strength.
Navy
Marine and east coast naval aircraft flew 193 sorties, including
40 close support missions. In the vicinities of Kilchu, Tongchon and
Kowon, 90 other offensive sorties were directed at enemy communications,
supply dumps and troop concentrations. Surface vessels continued to
patrol and delivered harassing fire on enemy communications, troops and
gun positions in the Songjin and Monson areas. West coast aircraft
flew 50 sorties in the Chinnampo, Haeju and Hanchon areas; enemy shipping,
bridges and troop areas were struck. ROK naval units supported the landing
of 400 guerrillas 25 miles southeast of Haeju.
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Air
Other UN aircraft flew 893 sorties of *which 498 were combat.
Close support missions were flown in all Corps zones, while 271 armed
reconnaissance aircraft attacked targets in 142 areas. Targets in the
enemy rear were hit by 71 night intruders. Although no light bombers
were employed, 13 effective sorties were made by medium bombers. Kangdong
airfield was visibility-bombed with excellent results, while the
marshalling yards at Hungnam were also struck; five aircraft radar-
bombed troop concentrations and the Hongwon supply center was bombed.
No air-to-air contact was made.
II. General Situation
Political
Radio Pyongyang on 27 June broadcast the North Korean Foreign
Minister's comments to the Soviet Government on the Japanese peace
treaty. The only change from the standard Communist propaganda line
was the demand that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea be
permitted to participate in the treaty.
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CURRENT POSITIONS 5 TO 10 MILES NORTH OF 38TH PARALLE; ANTI-CHINESE COMMUNIST MEETING HELD IN PUSAN, RHE
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EMERGENCY MARTIAL LAW IN FIVE SOUTHERNMOST PROVINCES WAS TO BE LIFTED; CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY STATES THAT 3
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8870) (AIR OBSERVERS REPORTED ENERGETIC ENEMY DEFENSIVE PREPARATIONS INCLUDIN
G TANK DITCHES, ROAD BLOCKS, AND EXTENSIVE MINING SOUTH OF CHORWON; 35,000 POWS LOYAL TO ROK WILL NOT BE
RELEASED EARLY; BOMBERS ATTACKED SARIWON AIRFIELD)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8871) ( ROK POLICE ARE ANNIHILATING COMMUNIST BANDIST-10,071 KILLLED, 1,716 C
APTURED, 11,326 SURRENDERED, THE ANTI-GUERRILLA CAMPAIGN WILL CONTINUE FOR ANOTHER MONTH)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8872) (HEAVY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC CONTINUED IN ENEMY REAR AREAS; NORTH AND WEST
OF IMJIN RIVER AREA IS HEAVILY MINED; GREAT ENEMY ACTIVITY NORTH OF FRIENDLY POSITIONS)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SCI 8873) (UN FORCES ENCOUNTERED ENEMY ENTRENCHMENTS AND SMALL-SCALE COUNTER-ATTA
CKS IN THE WEST-CENTRAL AREA; ANAK, SARIWON, AND PYONGYANG AIRFIELDS BOMBED)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8874) (EXTENSIVE HEAVY ENEMY SMOKE SCREEN HAS
ONS FOR LAST TWO DAYS; FRIENDLY GUERRILLA FORCES OCCUPIED KAESONG; YONPO
ACE APPEAL MADE IN ROK PURELY FOR PROPAGANDA PURPOSES)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN SIC 8875 (PYON YONTAE APPOINTED AS FOREIGN MINISTER OF ROK; DOCTOR HELEN KIM AND K
IM TONG-SONG LEFT PUSAN FOR NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON ON A GOODWILL TOUR AND TO ALSO SEEK FURTHER ECONOMIC
AND MILITARY ASSISTANCE)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8876) (A NORTH KOREAN PROPAGANDA BROADCAST OF 15APR ADMITTED THAT.. .THE KOREA
N PEOPLE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING TREMENDOUS MATERIAL AID FROM THE SOVIET UNION, AND FROM COMMUNIST CHINA, AN
D HUNGARY; SAID AMERICANS AND BRITISH ARE ENEMIES)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8877) (ENEMY APPEARS TO HAVE EVACUATED THE HAN RIVER ESTUARY ON THE WESTERN F
LANK OF THE UN FRONT; KANGDONG AIRFIELD BOMBED)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8879) (3,100 CHINESE PRISONERS TAKEN TO DATE; POWS DISSATISFIED WITH CONDITIO
NS IN KOREA; OPPORTUNITY FOR DESERTION WOULD BE PROVEDED CHINESE IN EVENT OF A MAJOR MILITARY DEFEAT)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN SIC 8880 (ROK CURRENCY IN CIRCULATION INCREASE0 ONLY 100 MILLION WON DURING THE FI
RST WEEK OF APRIL, IT WAS THE SMALLEST WEEKLY INCREASE SINCE THE WAR BEGAN; BOMBERS ATTACKED FIVE AIRFIE
LDS WITH GOOD RESULTS)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN SIC 8881 (ROK 6TH DIVISION LOST ITS ARTILLERY AND SUPPLY TRAIN TO THE ENEMY; INJE
IS IN ENEMY HANDS; RHEE ASKING MUCCIO FOR REINFORCEMENTS, ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND EQUIPMENT)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8882) (ENEMY PRESSURE ALONG THE WESTERN FRONT INCREASES AS UN FORCES WITHDREW
TO PREPARED POSITIONS; PRESSURE ON THE CENTRAL FRONT CONTINUED; KUMCHON, PYONGYANG, AND SINMAK AIRFIELD
S BOMBED; PYONG-OK RESIGNING; RHEE RESHUFFLING CABINET)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8883) (IN WESTERN SECTOR UN FORCES WITHDREW, SOME ELEMENTS CUT OFF; A LACK OF
COOPERATION BY LOCAL POLICE OF N. KOREA HAS FORCED SECRET POLICE TO COME FROM PYONGYANG TO ARREST UN SY
MPATHIZERS; TRADERS UNWILLING TO ACCEPT N. KOREA CURRENCY)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN (SIC 8884) (ENEMY CASUALITIES FOR APR 22-26 ESTIMATED AT 35,703; JUSTICE MINISTER KIM ACCUS
ED DEFENSE MINISTER SHIN OF ATTEMPTING TO MISLEAD PRESIDENT RHEE)
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DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8885) (PYONGYANG AIRFIELD WAS RADAR BOMBED; ROK ATTEMPTINS TO TAKE CORRECTIVE
STEPS TO ALLEVIATE INFLATION)
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DOCUMENT TITLE DAILY KOREAN BULLETIN (SIC 8886) (ENEMY ATTACKS FORCES ROK 1ST DIVISION TO WITHDRAW NORTH OF SEOUL; HIGH
GROUND NORTHEAST OF HYON SEIZED BY ROK 3RD DIVISION, SMALL WITHDRAWAL MADE ALSO; PYONGYANG AIRFIELD BOM
BED)
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