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May 31, 1950

Ciphered Telegram No. 9849, Gromyko to the Soviet Ambassador, Pyongyang

Gromyko reports Stalin's approval of Kim Il Sung's request for the prompt delivery of medical supplies to North 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.