Daily Report East Asia

FBIS-EAS-88- 164 CONTENTS 24 August | 988

NORTHEAST ASIA Japan

Takeshita Regrets US. Trade Bill Signing

MITI Minister Regrets Measure

Toshiba Machine Reacts to Bill JSP Wants U.S. Ship Deployment Rejected = ispeseeneussseesssenneneess PPD’s Kim Tae-chung Stops Over in Tokyo ... sauebeneianamnieeeppeamsibsunsseeansnpinsbeet JSP Secretary General To Visit DPRK . . soe Iran, Iraq Envoys Express Thanks in Ending War

Officials, Businessmen Comment Defense Agency Chief Kawara Resigns Annual Defense White Paper Released

KYODO Reports ‘Main Points’

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North Korea

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North Agrees to 26 August Talks ........ SigUULERNEDODSnsDS EE AROIEESRDSUOnInnSIpONDEIDaUE cmappEnsenDeSSCEEN 10

Chon Sends Message to South ...... an spueabhusenenqecndammaessessesunnees — 10 Dissidents Indict Police for Blocking Talks seneasneineneianenbantnnsapsmneiesepamesensianientes 10 Arrest of Students in South Reported : | jeudeusaneseestenennnssessbimessaennens 11 KCNA Contends Kim Chong-il Revered in South | senenepebeneniadaniabienaunerienseenes 11 Cuba Confirms Decision Not To Attend Olympics 000. SEsUNERDSSESESESEESOUOPEREE EN 11 Soviet Youth Delegation Arrives in Pyongyang .... peupumuneeeneoeubussesouses eentesssuubebeaseaenee 11

Soviet Embassy Hosts Party ........... RUSESSSeepDenEnenEEannuesdeeevenetennpemioese menneubes 12 Bust of Soviet Hevoine Unveiled in Chongjin iooneae suepnabanesieuemeneunsnaneasagecseeecnanssovessesser 12 Youth Festival Propaganda Materials Put Out. | sasetbcenhibenunniennnnaaeninennatieninesenisaaeason 13 Foreign Papers on Youth Festival Preparations seebotenbeniuenetiniesiananeeemnesneiaeerienmennt 13 Daily Stresses Unity, Cohesion of People ..... 7 spenehulemnabasebeiiunhsiiieetenteadenspantedebiedcumsiuis 13 Daily Explores Man's Chuche-Based Activity _......... LSUUSLSUEGSEEDENOnCEGESSODeDDSEDENEaEEEEN eiceaneees 14 Paper Describes Chuche as Source of Heroism ... sincusbotnenuessenseaseuseessessacevonssesneenseensecsos (0 SKNDF Spokesman on Blocked Student Talks (PINS) ooo a 16 Correction to Delegate Speaks at 3d Meeting speeneneebeueuennenensensecsnevissssunncsnssnentesseneens 17 Correction to Further on 3d Round of Talks .. dekeeneceuadenebeunsyieubasnpemeneueusinences fas 17

South Korea

Talks Between Senior Delegates ~~: 24 — asenapsedeuapsommeemvessnatets OE |

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North, South Agree to Talks .... seaulepisatibenenceuedsiguenpenhanmanseeseetninietubenmssssmmpeemimanananesasenencsees 18

Further on Proposed Tables oooiccccccccccccccccecececccvveveveccueeceweeeveeeeseeeveveveeeeeeee, peeaseda 18 North To Dedicate Church, Invite South Pastors (THE KOREA TIMES 24 * Aue! sneer 19 U.S. Trade Bill Causes ‘Deep Disappointment’ ............ anouaneateieseuaes 19 Soviet Consular Group Visits Foreign Mimistry ooo ccccccccccccceeeccceeeseeeves peseesneiesenest 19 USSR Magazine Inte: sews Kim Yong-sam /7HE KORE. 4 TIME S21 ae Sissneubeodecurmenessssses UN Korean Embassy Grants Visas to JSP Reporters . _ . senmesauaeeseeunenseuonnnees 20 Talks With New Zealand on Beef Imports End ..... | iideitiaeetiageanentttdetendemuneiseentes Mesenesceneenseasia HE

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24 August 1988 2 East Asia Iran, Iraq Invite Ministers to Industrial Fairs ....... 20 Government Seeks Article 8 IMF Status /THE KOREA TIMES 21 dug) .. | 21 Daily Assails Suppression of Student Talks /HANGYORE SINMUN 17 Aug/ ... 21 No Renews Call for ‘Perfect Secumty’ /THE KOREA TIMES 24 Aug] -0000000000000.. 22 Kim Tae-chung, Kim Yong-sam To Talk With No ee KOREA TIMES 24 Aug] | 22

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Philippines

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Threatens Disobedience Campaign /THE MANILA CHRONICLE 24 $ Aug! aaeneenes er || Columnist Assesses Anti-Ramos Forces /8US/NESS WORLD 23 Aug/ . a — Marcos’ Sister To Ask for His Travel Documents ...................ccccccccceceeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeceereseeeeeceeeeees 45 Columnist Ads ises Against Return of Marcos /PH/ILIPPINE DAILY INQL TRER 24 ed saeaomeesens 4§ House Vetos Purchase of Air Force Jets .o............ccccccccccccccccccecseceeeeeceeveeeeeeeeeeeeeeseenrsvseeeueueeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeens 46 Extension of Alsa Masa’s Activities Proposed ooo... occ ccc cc ccccccccccccccececeeueceeeeeeeeeeeeveeecesesseeteseseesureeseneeeenes 47 Military Reports Improved Insurgency Situation /PH/LIPPINE DAILY GLOBE 2] Augj ............... 4?

Military Accused of Bombing Tribal Communities /PHILIPPINE DAILY GLOBE 24 Aug/ ............ 48 Military Warned Against Guerrilla Infiltration /MANILA BULLETIN 22 Aug] ooo...0..00.66066666.000..... 48

NPA Recruitment in Cordillera Region Drops. ...................c.c:cccesseseecseeeeeseceneeceeeeeeseecerssceneeseeaeseeseeeees 48 Tribesmen Said Killed by Anticommunist Group [AFP] oooococcccccccccccccceceeeccctseseteeetttterttertrererrrrererene 49 SE GE GERD PD ORE GI eveesecccctecesesesssecccnsesevccsncccsscesscsncosesensesssenscesesesecsscoecsescesescots 49 Thailand

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Vietnam

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Japan

lakeshita Regrets U.S. Trade Bill Signing OW 240804038) Tokyo KYODO in Enelish 0319 GMT 24 Aue &8

[Text] Tokyo, Aug 24 KYODO—Pmme Minister Noboru Takeshita on Wednesday said he regretted a new U.S. trade bill signed Tuesday by President Ronald Reagan and that he hopes the U.S. Government will curb trade protectionism

Takeshita, asked to comment by reporters at the Diet on the trade bill signed by Reagan, said he will closely watch how the American Administration acts in the future

The legislation calls, among other things, for retaliating against countries engaged in what the U.S. deems to be untair trade practices, and gives the government negcti- ating authority to complete the Uruguay Round of world trade negotiations in 1990

Foreign Minister Sosuke Uno deplored the enactment of

the bill, which he said contains a vanety of problems

In a statement, the foreign minister said he has asked Secretary of State George Shultz, Trade Representative Clayton Yeutter, and other U.S. cabinet members not to take action that would violate rules under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

L no said that Japan will promote the Uruguay round of

trade talks in order to curb protectionist pressures in the L nited States and to maintain and strengthen an open multilateral trade mechanism.

Chiet Cabinet Secretary Keizo Obuchi on Wednesday said that Japan regrets the approval of the omnibus trade bill by Reagan, and said it could possibly damage builat- eral and multilateral economic relations

The chief government spokesman said in a written Statement that the bill includes many problematic clauses, such as the “Super 301° clause and sanctions against Toshiba Corp. And its subsidiary Toshiba Machine Corp

he “Super 301° Clause calls for transferring authority trom the President to the trade representative to decide on what measures to take against what the U.S terms “untair trade practices.”

“Japan has been conveying its concern about this bill to the US. at every opportunity, and strongly feels that its enactment will seriously affect bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the economic field and hinder the devel- opment of the global economy.” he said

Obuchi said that Japan will call on the US. to cautiously implement the trade law and strongly press the US. not to take measures that would go against GATT rules

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Japan will continue to expand imports and endeavor to promote the Uruguay Round of the multilateral! trade negotiations to improve international trade rules, Obu- chi also said

MITI Minister Regrets Measure OW 2408032588 Tokyo KYODO in English 0252 GMT

[Text] Tokyo, Aug 24 KYODO—International Trade and Industry Minister Hajime Tamura on Wednesday said that he deeply regretted the signing by U.S. Pres:- dent Ronald Reagan of a sweeping trade bill, which the Japanese Government had opposed because of its pro- tectionist provisions.

Tamura said in a statement that the Japanese Govern- ment is strongly urging the U.S. Gove nment to main- tain a free trade policy and counter a wave of protection- ist pressures

Tamura noted remarks by Reagan that the omnibus trade hill could possibly infringe on internationally rec- ognized trade rules.

Reagan made the remark when he signed the trade bill which was approved by more than a two-thirds majority by both the Senate and the U.S. House of representatives and sent to the Oval Office

Tamura reiterated Japan's stance that it reserves the right to file a complaint with the Geneva-based General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) over any protectionist operation of the trade bill

The Japanese Government has specially expressed its concern about and opposition to the so-called Super 30! clause requiring mandatory retaliation against “unfair” trade practices, a Toshiba Corp. sanctions clause, and an import ban in retahation for alleged infringement of intellectual propenty mghts, ministry officials said

Toshiba Machine Reacts to Bill OW 2408012988 Tokyo KYODO in English 0111 GMT 24 Aug &8

[Text] Tokyo, Aug. 24 KYODO—Toshiba Machine Co. whose illegal machine tool exports (o Moscow drew fire from Western allies in 1987, 1s dismayed by the enact- ment of a sweeping trade bill including a controversial clause penalizing it and its parent firm, Toshiba Corp

The machine tool manufacturer 1s hastily trying to initiate emergency measures to continue after-sales maintenance in the U.S. market to avoid losing its chents’ trust, company officials said

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The measures would be designed to retain a minimum market share in the U.S. ahead of the lifting in 1991 of a 3-year trade embargo on its products ordered by the Toshiba-sanctions clause of the new law. the officials said

A Toshiba Machine official said the firm will seek to persuade U.S. authorities to give it special permission to export repair parts that can be manufactured only in Japan

The ban on the exports of Toshiba Machine products 1s expected to reduce the firm's sales by some 3 billnon yen, the officials added

Meanwhile ‘orchi Aoi, president of Toshiba Corp., Said sn @ statement that the Toshiba sanction clause included in the bill “is extremely unreasonable and unfair.”

Aoi said the company has urged the US. Administration and Congress to exercise sound and cquitable judge- ment. “We profoundly regret and are deeply disap- pointed at this decision,” he said

“We will determine what steps we will take after com- pleting our review of the situation,” Aor said im the statement

He said Toshiba as a private firm hopes for “the growth and prosperity of the free world, and, as in the past, we will strive to maintain and develop excellent relations with American industry and the american people ”

“Also, we are continuing with the utmost mgor to ensure that there 1s no recurrence of any illegal exports whatso- ever with the Toshiba group.” Aoi added

JSP Wants U.S. Ship Deployment Rejected OW 2308110188 Tokyo KYODO in Enelish O9S7 GMT 23 Aug 88

[Text] Tokyo, Aug 23 KYODO—The Japan Socialist Party asked the government Tuesdzy t» reject deploy- ment of two US. warships to Yokosuka Port in Kana- gawa Prefecture, JSP officials said

The two ships are the “Fife.” a 7.810-tor. Spruance-class destroyer, and the “Bunker Hill,” a 9.600-ton Ticonde- roga-class guided missile cruiser, both of which are equipped with launchers for nuclear-capacity Toma- hawk cruise missiles, the officials said

The lL nited States had earlrer told the Japanese Govern- ment that the “Fife” and “Bunker Hill” would be based at Yokosuka, but it 1s not known when the ships will arrive

The largest opposition party said it has urged the gov- ernment to strictly maintain its antinuclear policy and reyect the deployment of the ships

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PPD’s Kim Tae-chung Stops Over in Tokyo OW 2308144188 Tokvo KYODO in English 1259 GMI] 23 Aug 88

{Text} Narta, Chiba Pref., Aug. 23 KYODO—South Korean opposition leader Kim Tae-chung said here Tuesday that he will not answer Japanese police inquir- ies about his 1973 abduction from Tokyo to Seoul until the Japanese Government releases investigatory findings that he believes it has been suppressing

The two-time presidential candidate and chairman of the Party for Peace and Democracy (PPD), South Korea's largest opposition party, made the comment during a brief stopover in Tokyo en route from Manila to Seoul.

Kim, who was possibly targeted in a shooting incident in Manila Monday evening, 1s the third South Korean opposition leader to visit Japan in less than two weeks

Kim said Japanese police had indirectly asked him through his Seoul office to assist a rekindled investiga- tion into his August 13, 1973 abduction

The prominent dissident leader who challenged then President Pak Chong-hui in a closely contested election was accosted in a Tokyo hotel, drugged, and then spur- ited away under cover of night by boat to Seou!, where he surfaced several days later under house arrest, according to his own account.

Kim said that before he will heip Japanese police the Japanese Government must first admit that it has evidence the kidnapping was carned out by agents of the now- disbanded Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA) under orders from the South Korean Government

Japan must also acknowledged responsibility for termi- nating the investigation after making a political settle- ment with Seoul over the issue, thereby leaving Kim in hostile hands.

Kim charged that the agreement paved the way for a series of human mghts violations carried out against him by the government, culminating in a death sentence handed down on him in 1980 by a military court after being charged with sedition.

He said Tokyo turned a blind eye when he was sentenced to death, even though Japan had previously entered into agreement with the South Korean Government to the effect that Kim would not b— subject to prosecution for antigovernment activities c rred out in the past

Kim cited a copy of the death sentence verdict recently acquired by his party showing that the judgment was made because he had intended to lead a Japan-based anti-P2k dissident organszation

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Kim was kidnapped just before he was about to inaugu- rate the group, which was calling for an end to martial law and the restoration of democracy

Kim arrived in Japan after a five-day stay in the Philip- pines, where he met with President Corazon Aquino and other Philippine leaders

Commenting on the shooting incident in Manila, Kin, said he 1s still unaware of the details, however he recounted the events that took place.

He said the shooting occurred as he was hosting a farewell party at a Korean restaurant attended by Defense Secretary Fidel Ramos and Philippine parlia- mentarians.

Kim said he heard about 30 shots go off outside the restaurant, after which Ratios immediaiely ran to the scene of the incident and took charge.

A lone guoman, later reported to be 4 civilian govern- ment agent, had shot to death one of Ramos’ security guards and wounded another before he himself was shot, reports from Manila said

Kim said he noticed that a suspicious-looking young woman who had been in the restaurant was taken into custody after the shooting.

Kim said Ramos then escorted him to his hotel in one of two bulletproof presidential limousines that were rushed to the scene by a concerned President Aquino, who later called Kim at hotel room to inquire about his wellbeing

Kim's stopover in Japan follows visits here by the two opposition leaders, Kim Yong-sam, and Kim Chong-pi!

Kim Yong-sam, leader of the Reunification Democratic Party (RDP), the second largest opposition party, left Narita Airport as Kim Tae-chung arrived, after holding meetings with Japanese Prime Miunister Noboru Takeshita and other government officials

Kim Chong-pil, a former prime minister in the Pak administration and now head of the New Democratic Republican Party, visited Japan on August | |

JSP Secretary General To Visit DPRK OW 2308133788 Tokyo KYODO in Enelish 1245 GMI 23 Aug 88

[Text] Tokyo, Aug. 23 KYODO—The Japan Socialist Party on Tuesday decided to send a delegation to North Korea next month to mark the 40th anniversary of the country’s independence, officials said.

A JSP spokesman said the delegation will be led by Tsuruo Yamaguchi, the JSP secretary general

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Yamaguchi will leave Japan on September 7 and return home on September | 2

The JSP is tryirg io arrange 7 meeting between Yama- guchi and North Korean Pr.sident Kim I)-song, JSP officials said

During his visit, Yarnaguchi hopes to work out a settle- ment concerning two Japanese seamen detaincd in North Korea since !983, they said.

Iran, Iraq Envoys Express Thanks in Ending War OW 2008091188 Tokyo KYODO in English 0734 GMT 20 Aug 88

{Text} Tokyo, Aug. 20 KYODO—The Iraqi and Iranian ambassadors to Japan expressed their thanks to Japan Saturday for having helped them end the 8-year war between their nations and added they hoped for Japan's cooperation in rehabilitating the two war-torn countries.

Welcoming the UN-mediated ceasefire for the Iran-Iraq war that went into effect Saturday, Iraqi Ambassador Rashid a!l-Rifa. .«n Tokyo told KYODC News Service that his country expressed thanks to Japan for joining the two Gulf nations in celebrating the peace moves.

He said fnendly political, economic, and cultural rela- tions between Japan and Iraq must be promoted further after the ceasefire.

Iraq, he said, had planned a wide range of economic cooperation, even during the war, to develop its natural resources.

Iranian Ambassador Seyed Mohammad Hoseyn Adeli also told KYODO that his country wants to respond positively to the Japanese Government and private firms which are ready to help in the reconstruction of Iran.

He thanked Japan for past and current efforts toward bringing eternal peace to the Gulf region.

Officials, Businessmen Comment OW 2008102988 Tokvo KYODO in English 0905 GMT 20 Aug &8

[Text] Tokyo, Aug. 20 KYODO—Japanese officials and the business community on Saturday welcomed the ceasefire that ended the shooting in the 8-year Iran-Iraq War

Transport Minister Shintaro Ishihara issued a statement, welcoming the ceasefire.

Ishihara said Japan earnestly desires that lasting peace will be restored in the Gulf region as soon as possible.

He commended the shipping industry for its efforts to keep crude oi] supphes flowing to Japan under difficult and dangerous conditions in the Persian Gulf.

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A total of 19 Japanese and Japanese-chartered ships were attacked in the region, leaving 2 seamen dead.

Foreign Minister Sosuke Uno said Japan would offer as much cooperation as possible for the United Nations peace-keeping efforts.

Uno plans to visit Iran and Iraq at the earliest possible date to see what Japan can do in rehabilitation of the two nations.

The Foreign Ministry has decided to dispatch two civil- ians for the UN peace-keeping team.

Japan which has maintained neutrality in the Iran-Iraq conflict has offered aid to both nations for their postwar rehabilitation

Toru Nakamura, head of the Transport Ministry's Inter- national Transport and Tourism Bureau, said the min- istry would ease restrictions on Japanese shipping to the Gulf while watching developments in peace talks.

Japanese ships in the Gulf were ordered to sail in groups to avoid attacks by warring nations.

Foreign Ministry officials welcomed the ceasefire and expressed hope for a successful conclusion of peace talks to put an end to the war.

The All-Japan Seamen's Umion hailed the United Nations’ efforts to restore peace in the region and expressed hope that war will never break out there again.

Japan Line Ltd., which operates 31 tankers in the Gulf, said the source of its main wornes has now been removed.

Mitsu: and Co., a major trading company, whose petro- chemical project in Iran has been stalled due to the conflict, said it hopes the peace talks and post war rehabilitation would make speedy progress.

Opposition parties also welcomed the ceasefire

The Democratic Socialist Party hailed it as a major step toward world peace. It urged the government to do as much as it can to contribute to ensuring peace in the region

The Japan Communist Party called for early withdrawal of foreign troops from the region to pave the way for a lasting peace

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Defense Agency Chief Kawara Resigns OW 2408100388 Tokyo KYODO in English 0932 GMT 24 Aug 88

[Text] Tokyo, Aug. 24 KYODO—Defense Agency chief Tsutomu Kawara resigned from the cabinet Wednesday to assume responsibility [as received] for the July 23 sea disaster involving a Maritime Self-Defense Force sub- marine and a fishing vessel in Tokyo Bay, government officials said.

Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita accepted Kawara’s resignation, the officials said.

Annual Defense White Paper Released OW 2308012188 Tokyo KYODO in English 0049 GMT 23 Aug 88

[Text] Tokyo, Aug. 23 KYODO—The Soviet Union is continuing a military buildup despite the conclusion of a U.S.-Soviet treaty eliminating intermediate-range nuclear force (INF) weapons and superpower efforts for strategic arms reduction, an annual defense white paper released Tuesday said.

The white paper, the | 4th in a series, also called for more intensive efforts by Japan in research and development of military equipment.

It noted that the United States and the Soviet Union have concluded the INF treaty, that efforts are under way to reach arms control and disarmament agreements in the area of strategic nuclear forces, and that the Soviet Union recently began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.

However, the overali trend remains consistent with the expansion of military strength that has characterized the Soviet Union's policies since the 1960s, the white paper, titled “Defense of Japan 1988,"" said.

The annual defense report, which was approved by the cabinet on Tuesday morning, said, “The situation in the region surrounding Japan creates complicated interrela- tions of confrontation and cooperation among the United States, China and the Soviet Union.”

The 252-page report said the military situation on the Korean peninsula remains tense and that there 1s no change in the military buildup and active operations of the Soviet forces in East Asia.

Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has promoted his peace initiative on arms control and disarmament and been trying to improve relations with other countries, it said.

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The white paper, however, said, “In spite of such devel- opments, there 1s no change tn the trend of a continuous military buildup by the Soviet Union as seen in the deployment of SS-24 ICBMS, commissioning of a fourth Kiev-class aircraft carner, and deployment of a fourth- generation fighter aircraft.”

It 1s estimated that the Soviet Union deploys a quarter to a third of its entire strategic nuclear forces in East Asia. The Soviet sirategic forces consist of 1,428 ICBMS, 967 SLBMS and 165 strategic bombers, the report said.

The Soviet Union deploys some 162 SS-20 intermediate- range nuclear missiles in East Asia, which are to be scrapped under the INF treaty, and some 85 TU-22M Backfire bombers, it said

The Backfire bombers, capable of carrying air-to-ground nuclear missiles, are deployed west of Lake Baykal and on the coast opposite Sakhalin Island. They have a range of about 4,000 kilometers and are thus capable of attack- ing the sea-lanes around Japan, it said.

(ft some 2 million Soviet ground troops in 211 divisions, about 500,000 troops in 57 divisions are deployed in the Sino-Soviet border region, it said.

(of these, some 390,000 troops in 43 divisions are deployed in East Asia, roughly east of Lake Baykal, it said

About 845 ships, including some 75 nuclear-powered submarines, out of the Soviet Navy's total strength of about 3,080 ships, are under the flag of the Soviet Pacific Fleet, it said

The white paper added that the Soviet Air Force has about 8,890 combat aircraft, of which about a quarter, or some 2,430, are deployed in East Asia, and that these comprise about 470 bombers, about 1,760 fighters and about 200 patrol planes

the white paper said that independent research and development enables Japan to develop defensive equip- ment suited to its geographical characteristics and rational policies, as well as to modify such equipment in step with changing technological advancement after its a.quisition

The report said Japan's defense research and develop- ment budget 1s very small compared with that of major Western countries.

The budget for fiscal 1988 of the agency's technical research and development institute was 81.8 billion yen, accounting for 2.21 percent of the total defense-related expenditure, 1\ said

The Defense Agency plans to increase the ratio to 2.5 percent by the end of fiscal 1990, it said

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The report said the agency plans to carry out research and development of new materials such as ceramics, compsite materials and micro-electronics by fully uti- lizing the private sectors pool of technology in the high-tech field.

Japan and the United States agreed at the Japan-US defense ministers’ meeting in January 1988 to continue joint development of Japan’s next generation support fighter and of various other items.

The white paper said this agreement ts significant from the standpoint of effectively developing equipment by consolidating the higher technology of both Japan and the U.S., as well as fostering a healthier cooperative relationship between the two countries.

Japan, it said, maintains a policy exclusively defensive in nature and the possession of offensive weapons such as ICBMS, long-range strategic bombers or attack aircraft carriers would not be permissible.

Japan depends on its security arrangements with the United States for areas which its national defense system cannot cover and adheres to the three nonnuclear prin- ciples of “not possessing nuclear weapons, not producing them, and not permitting their introduction into Japan,” the white paper said.

The appreciation of the yen against the dollar has pushed up the cost of maintaining the U.S. forces in Japan, so the government decided in January 1988 to shoulder up to 100 percent of various allowances payable to the 21,700 Japanese workers on U.S. bases in Japan, it said

The government allocated 235.8 billion yen in fiscal 1988 for the cost of maintaining U.S. military facilities in Japan, the white paper said.

KYODO Reports ‘Main Points’ OW 2308014888 Tokyo KYODO in English 0108 GMT 23 Aug ?8

[Text] Tokyo, Aug. 23 KYODO—The following ure the main points in the 1988 defense white paper, released Tuesday:

Part |. International Military Situation Chapter |. Overall Military Situation

—Recent developments in relations between the United S ates and the Soviet Union include the INF treaty signed in December 1987 (effective June 1988).

—In April 1988, indirect negotiations in Geneva on the Afghanistan problem were concluded between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and between the United States and the Soviet Union, under the auspices of the United Nations.

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—Efforts for arms contro) and disarmament in the area of strategic nuclear forces are under way between the United States and the Soviet Union.

—In spite of these developments, there is no change in the stark reality that the peace and security of the world today 1s maintained through the balance of power including nuclear forces. Moreover, there 1s also no change in the trend of a continuous military buildup by the Soviet Union.

—Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who rose to power in March 1985, 1s aggressively promoting various mea- sures under the banner of perestroyka (restructuring) within the framework of a centralized control system in order to revitalize the Soviet economy, which has stag- nated through a slowdown in oi] production and a drop in ol prices, a labor shortage and sluggish labor produc- tivity and proliferation of the bureaucracy.

—On Ne diplomatic side, Gorbachev made the Soviet Lmion’s “peaceful intent:ons” clear to those inside and outside the country through ,/ posais for arms control and disarmament, while endeavoring to ifmprove or Strengthen relations with other nations in various parts of the world

—In spite of such developments. there 1s no change in the trend of a continuous military buildup by the Soviet L' mon, as seen in the deployment of the SS-24 ICBM, the commissioning of a fourth Kiev-class aircraft carrier, and deployment of the fourth-generation fighter aircraft.

—The United States considers its vital strategic fronts against the Soviet Union to be in Europe and East Asia. In order to protect its own and its allies’ interests, the ('nited States nas deployed its forces up to the border regions of the Soviet Union so as to be able to cope promptly and effectively with any contingency.

—In addition, the United States views the rcgion:, around the Middle East and the Indian Ocean as vital to its own and its allies’ interests and security, and accord- ingly deploys its naval forces and positions ships in those area

— There are two points that make the INF treaty partic- ularly noteworthy: it 1s the first real step towards nuc!car disarmament in that it is the first time for existing weapons to be eliminated, and in that the treaty allows thorough verification, including on-site inspection.

—Japan has long called for global elimination of mis- siles, including those stationed ir Asia, and therefore, Japan welcores this treaty. Moreover, it 1s gratifying that in addition to the negotiations carried out by the United State this treaty 1s due to the results of the

combined effort of all Western countries including Japan in support of U.S. negotiations.

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Chapter 2. Military Situation Around Japan

—The Soviet Union is deploying powerful military forces around Japan. Worthy of particular mention 1s its consistent buildup in qualitative and quantitative terms. Therefore, this results not only in making the general situation of this region tense but also in increasing the potential threat to Japan.

—In spite of the developments, such as Gorbachev's statement in Vladivostok in 1986 and the signing of the INF treaiy, there is no change in the trend of a military buildup and active operations of Soviet Forces in East Asia.

—Dhialogue between North and South Korea remains at a standstill and there is as yet no clear prospect that it will be resumed. More than 1.2 million ground troops continue to stand on guard across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), and no signs of an easing of military tension are yet discernible.

—China is striving to modernize its forces, but its rapid modernization 1s at a difficult stage. Although there have been signs of improvement recently in the relations between China and the Soviet Union, the basic military confrontation betveen the two countnes remains unchanged.

Chapter 3. Military Situation in Other Regiozs (Omutted) [as rece: ed] Part II. Janan’s Defense Policy

Chapter |. Japan's National Security and the Signifi- cance of the Self-Defense Forces

—Although the United States, backed by its outstanding military and economic strength, continues to play a mayjcr role in international politics and elsewhere, no one can deny that its position has recently been declining comparatively in the economic field.

—'nder these circu: nstances, Japan wll be increasingly expected to play a role commensurate with its position as the second largest economic power among non-commu- nist nations next to the United States. In this case, Japan must make a greater contribution in such nonmilitary areas as politics, economics, and culture, as a country that aspires to be a peaceful nation.

Chapt~-. 2. Basic Policy of Japan's Defense and National Defense Program

—As long as the right of self-defense cannot be denied, the government remains firm in the view that the con- stitution does not inhibit th maintenance of the mini- mum level of armed strength necessary to exercise that right

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—The government has thus maintained seif-defense forces aS an actual combat organization in accordance with a policy of an exclusively defensive nature, and has taken steps to improve its capabilities and ensure its efficrent Operation.

—The possession of offensive weapons which are designed to reach a potential aggressor’s home territory, for example ICBMS. long-range strategic bombers, or attack aircraft carriers, would conflict with the criterion for minimum defense forces and would therefore not be permissible

—Japan adheres to the three nonnuclear principles of “not possessing nuclear weapons, not producing them, and not permitting their introduction into Japan,” as a matter of national policy.

Chapter 3. Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements (Omitted) [as received]

Part III. Present Conditions and Froblems of the National Defense of Japan

Chapter |. Present State of the Self-Defense Forces and Their Tasks

--Japan is the second-largest economic power in the non-communist world and has a high level of industrial technclogy. Since Japan is capable of independently carrying out research and development projects in the field of high technology, the Defense Agency 1s current’, conducting research and development of equipment dy taking advantage of the technological expertise accumu- lated in the private sector.

—Japan’s defense research and development budget 1s very small compared with that of major Western coun- tries. The Defense Agency has promoted technological research and development.

—The Defense Agency is planning to carry out research and development of new materials such as ceramics, composite materials and micro-electronics by fully uti- lizing the private sector's pool of superior technology in the high-tech field.

—Especially, it will rely primarily on the private sector in the area of basic research. The Defense Agency will develop technological research so that private high- techrology can be integrated into future high-tech equip- ment

Chapter 2. Buildup of an Effective and Efficient Defense Capability

—Defense related expenditure for fiscal 1988, totaling 3.700.3 billion yen, accounts for about 6.5 percent of the

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general account budget for the same year, and 1.013 percent of gross national product as estimated by the government.

Chapter 3. Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation

—Joint development of Japan's next generation support fighter, the FSX, marks the first attempt to develop equipment through cooperation between Japan and the U.S. This was highly rated at the Japan-U.S. defense chiefs’ consultations in January 1988 as a project that would open up various possibilities for future military technological exchange between Japan and the U.S

—Cyntinued cooperation in the joint development of the FSX and of various items c/ equipment between Japan and the U.S. is significani: achievement from the standpoint of deveioping effective equipment by consol- idating the higher technology of Japan and the U.S., as well as of fostering a healthier cooperative relationship between the two nations.

—As of December 31, 1987, the numerical strength of U_S. Forces in Japan was around 50,400 (about 2,100 in the Army, 7,400 in the Navy, 23,600 wn the Marine Corps and 17,390 in the Air Force).

—The economic situation involving Japan and the U.S is further worseniig. Asa result, the U.S. Forces in Japin are subject to heavier pressure than ever on the cost of maintaining the forces. Therefore, it is important for Japan to ensure the effective operation of U.S. Forces in Japan by maintaining the stable employment of Japa- nese workers on U.S. bases.

—From this standpoint, the government, adopting a policy of increasing Japan's share of labor costs, on January 8, |!988, signed with the U.S. a protocol revising the special agreement so that Japan may pay up to 100 percent of various allowances for such workers.

Part IV . Citizens and Defense

(Omitted) [as received] North Korea

Pyongyang Radio Version of Letter to U S. SK 2408043888 Pyongvang Domestic Service in Korean 2200 GMT 23 Aug 88

[Text] Mayor General Y: Tae-ho, senior member of our side to the MAC, has sent a letter to the senior member of the U.S. side because of the fact that these days the U.S. side is planning to kick up commotions of large- scale war exercises aftr bringing huge armed forces and modern military equipment into South Korea and its

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surrounding waters in wanton violation of the armistice agreement. The letter reads:

To U.S. Rear Admiral William T. Pendley, senior mem- ber of the side of the UN forces to the MAC:

I send this letter in connection with the fact that your side 1s planning to conduct war exercises after bringing huge forces of aggression into South Korea under the pretext of guaranteeing security for the Olympics.

Ac the 444th MAC meeting held on 15 July, to provide a favorable environment for the alleviation of tension, peace, and the peaceful reunification of the country, our side strongly requested that your side stop kicking up the arms buildup maneuvers that are being done under the pretext of guaranteeing security for the Olympics. How- ever, after bringing the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and flagship “Carl Vinson” and five battleships into South Korea in July, your side brought in the “New Jersey.’ a battleship belonging to the ").S. imperialists” 7th Fleet, and two desi oyers.

After mobilizing aircraft carrier task force units led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carners “Nimitz” and “Midway.” U.S. ferces stationed in Japan and the Philippines, and more than |70 warships and hundreds of fighters of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, your side 1s also planning to conduct a large-scale war exercise commotion at the same time the Olympics are held. This is a grave crime that furtner aggravates the situation on the Korean peninsula and that increases the danger of war there

Your side 1s talking about hindering the Olympics with us in mind. This is nothing but an excuse to justify the buildup of the forces of aggression and the war exercise commotions and 1s part of a very adventurous war plot to give rise to a shocking incident if the Olympic games do not proceed as you wish

We have put forth practical and reasonable peave pro- posals to change the strained situation on the Korean peninsula into one that 1s decisively favorable to the alleviation of tension, peace, and peaceful reunification, and are making all sincere efforts for their realization

Recently we proposed to convene a North-South joint parliamentary meeting to discuss the issue of announc- ing a joint declaration on nonaggression between the North and South and the issue of cohosting the Olympics and to prepare for it, historic meetings between the delegates of the North and Souih are being held at Panmunjom

At this time, your side is planning to bring huge forces of aggression into South Korea and its surrounding waters to kick up the commotion of staging large-scale military exercises under the