HCONRES 141 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

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

Introduced 1987-06-16· Sponsored by Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 421 - 0 (Record Vote No: 233).(1987-06-30)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1987-06-30
Yea 421Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1987-06-30
Yea 421Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares that the Congress: (1) reaffirms the commitment of the American people to the security of South Korea and the development of genuine democracy for the Korean people; (2) believes that the North Korean Government should cease its attempts to subvert South Korea; and (3) believes that the North Korean Government should agree to measures that will reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula. States that the Congress: (1) regrets the decision by President Chun to suspend discussions on constitutional reform and hold elections under the existing electoral system; (2) calls upon both the Government and the opposition to enter into a good-faith dialogue on the political future of South Korea; (3) believes that one of the objectives of such dialogue should be electorial reform; and (4) calls upon all elements in South Korea to renounce the use of violence for political purposes. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Government of South Korea should take specified steps toward democratization while simultaneously moving to establish a climate of trust which would facilitate the establishment of a meaningful dialogue with the opposition.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (8)

4 Democrats4 Republicans