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May 15, 1972	From the Journal of N.G. Sudarikov, 'Record of a Conversation with Kim Il Sung, General Secretary of the KWP CC and Chairman of the DPRK Cabinet of Ministers, 9 May 1972' Kim Il Sung credits the diplomatic achievements and economic development of North Korea for creating greater opposition and chaos in South Korea. He also broaches how the two Koreas have different opinions on family reunions.
August 30, 1973	Letter, Melih Ercin to His Excellency Kurt Waldheim containing 'Report of the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea' A report of the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea, covering the period from 19 August 1972 through 30 August 1973.
June 26, 1958	Journal of Soviet Ambassador in the DPRK A. M. Puzanov for 26 June 1958 Puzanov recounts a meeting with Kim Gwang-hyeop and an encounter with Kim Il Sung at a farewell ceremony for the Chinese People's Volunteers.
May 28, 1958	Journal of Soviet Ambassador in the DPRK A. M. Puzanov for 28 May 1958 Kim Il Sung praises the current state of Soviet-North Korean relations.
May 27, 1958	Journal of Soviet Ambassador in the DPRK A. M. Puzanov for 27 May 1958 Kim Il Sung and the Soviet Military Attaché A. A. D'yakonov review North Korea's military preparations and foreign military relations.
May 15, 1957	Journal of Soviet Ambassador to the DPRK A.M. Puzanov for 15 May 1957 Kim Il Sung requests that Military Attaché General-Lieutenant D'yakonov and other Soviet military specialists meet often with North Korean higher command personnel.
December 21, 1974	The Record of Conversation between Foreign Minister of Mongolian People's Republic and President Kim Il Sung of North Korea at 21 Dec., 1974 During the Foreign Minister of the Mongolian People's Republic's visit to Pyongyang, Kim Il Sung thanks Mongolia for its support of Korea's unification and welcomes discussion on each country's economic situation. Kim Il Sung also laments North Korea's military burden, expressing distaste for American imperialism.
January 2, 1951	J. Burgin's Report on a Trip to North Korea Burgin reports on the political and economic circumstances of North Korea during the course of war and addresses the question of Polish assistance to Korea.
May 30, 1950	Cable Nos. 408-410, Shtykov to Vyshinsky (for the Politburo) Terenti Shtykov reports on Kim Il Sung's military planning for an invasion of South Korea and signals Soviet approval for the invasion.
November 3, 1977	Telegram 065856 from the Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang to the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang reports to the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Kim Il Sung's discussion with Tito regarding Korea's reunification. Both leaders affirm that the global configuration is such that the DPRK needs to avoid military confrontation.