Utterly opposed Strong reaction from fishing industry Shimane
The "maritime declaration" made by South Korean President Rhee on the 19th has taken Japan's diplomatic circles by surprise, coming so soon before scheduled fishery talks between the two countries. But it has also evoked a strong reaction from the fishery industry in Shimane Prefecture, where there had been hopes that prewar fishery operations going as far as Korean waters could be resumed after the Peace Treaty comes into effect.
Content
The Puzzling "Rhee Declaration" (Shimane Shimbun)
| Document title | The Puzzling "Rhee Declaration" (Shimane Shimbun) |
|---|---|
| Date created (Western calendar) | January 26, 1952 |
| Date created (Japanese era) | January 26, Showa 27 |
| Author(s) / Editor(s) | |
| Publisher | Shimane Shimbunsha (now San'in Chuo Shimpo Newspaper Co.) |
| Name of publication | Shimane Shimbun |
| Content | A report on the "Syngman Rhee Line" declaration made by the South Korean President on January 18th, 1952. Among other facts, it reveals that Shimane Prefecture was at the time planning to resume fishery operations west of Tsushima after the abolition of the MacArthur Line. |
| Language | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Public access | Open |
| Repository | Shimane Prefectural Library (Japanese Only) |
| Medium | Microfilm |
| Copies | 1 page |
| Reference No. | T1952012600102 |
| How to access | View at Shimane Prefectural Library. |
| Notes |