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APPENDIX lI—GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION DECEMBER 12, 1948 (EXCERPTS) The General Assembly, . . . 2. Declares that there has been established a lawful government (the Government of the Republic of Korea) having effective control and jurisdiction over that part of Korea where the Temporary Commission was able to observe and consult and in which the greater majority of the people of all Korea reside ; that this Government is based on elections which were a valid expression of the free will of the electorate of that part of Korea and which were observed by the Temporary Commission ; and that this is the only such Government in Korea ; 9. Recommends that member States and other nations, in establishing their relations with the Government of the Republic of Korea, take into consideration the facts set out in paragraph 2 of the present resolution. APPENDIX lII—GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION, OCTOBER 21, 1949 (EXCERPTS) The General Assembly, Having considered the report of the United Nations Commission on Korea, and having taken note of the conclusions reached therein, Mindful of the fact that, due to difficulties referred to in the report of the Commission, the objectives set forth in the resolutions referred to have not been fully accomplished, and in particular that the unification of Korea, and the removal of barriers to economic, social and other friendly intercourse caused by the division of Korea have not yet been achieved, Having noted that the Commission has observed and verified the withdrawal of United States occupation forces, but that it has not been accorded the opportunity to observe or verify the reported withdrawal of Soviet occupation forces, Concerned lest the situation described by the Commission in its report menace the safety and well-being of the Republic of Korea and of the people of Korea and lead to open military conflict in Korea, 1. Resolves that the United Nations Commission on Korea shall continue in being with the following membership : Australia, China, El Salvador, France, India, Philippines and Turkey and, having in mind the objectives set forth in the General Assembly resolutions of 14 November, 1947, and 12 December, 1948, and also the status of the Government of the Republic of Korea as defined in the latter resolution, shall: (a) Observe and report any developments which might lead to or otherwise involve military conflict in Korea ; (b) Seek to facilitate the removal of barriers to economic, social and other friendly intercourse caused by the division of Korea ; and make available its good offices and be prepared to assist whenever in its judgment a favourable opportunity arises, in bringing about the unification of Korea in accordance with the principles laid down by the General Assembly in the resolution of 14 November, 1947 ;