On this History Channel excerpt, I describe how the note of regret was passed from North Korean Dictator Kim Il Sung on 21 Aug 76. This is what was contained in the note: It was a good thing that no big incident occurred at Panmunjom for a long period. However, it is regretful that an incident occurred in the Joint Security Area, Panmunjom this time. An effort must be made so that such incidents may not recur in the future. For this purpose both sides should make efforts. We urge your side to prevent the provocation. Our side will never provoke first, but take self-defensive measures only when provocation occurs. This is our consistent stand. While not going far enough to satisfy a previously discussed acceptable Northern response, the U.S. administration decided to emphasize this as a step in the right direction. Indeed, it was the first time since the armistice, and only time since, that the North had accepted responsibility for violence along the DMZ. This helped bring down this explosive situation. Also, in the video is Major General John Singlaub, Former Eighth Army Chief of Staff, Former member of the OSS, Founding member of the Central Intelligence Agency, and author of Hazardous Duty. And friend to the Men of the JSA.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 04:06:40 +0000
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