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CIS Microfiche Library 1970-2002 (CIS Asia Pacific Collection)
CIS NO: 78-S351-2
TITLE: Korean Influence Inquiry, Vol. 2.
SOURCE: Committee on Ethics, Select. Senate
DOC TYPE: Hearing COLLATION: x+859-1920 p. Index.
Insert.
DATE: Apr. 24, 26, May 8, 12, 23, 24, June 16, July 10, Aug. 7, 8, 1978
CONGRESS-SESSION: 95-2 SUDOC: Y4.Et3/4:K84/v.2
ITEM NO: 1009
LC CARD NO: 78-602744 MC ENTRY NO: 79-5064
Continuation of hearings to determine whether Members of the Senate or
their immediate families or associates were involved in an influence-buying
scheme carried out by agents of South Korea in the early 1970s.
This volume examines allegations that Korean businessman Tongsun Park
made cash payments to Congressmen in return for personal and South Korea
favorable treatment, and focuses on an Oct. 8, 1974 meeting involving Sen.
Birch Bayh (D-Ind), his staff aid Jason S. Berman, D.C. attorney Edward L.
Merrigan, and Park during which senatorial campaign contributions were
allegedly received by Bayh.
Hearings were held in executive session. Classified material has been
deleted.
The following members of the Korean Inquiry Staff conduct initial
examination of witnesses:
a. Victor H. Kramer, Special Counsel.
b. Daniel J. Swillinger, Deputy Special Counsel.
c. George F. Hirtz, Staff Counsel.
d. Larry P. Ellsworth, Staff Counsel.
e. Erica A. Ward, Staff Counsel.
Some testimony is taken under subpoena and immunity from prosecution.
Includes affidavits (p. 1171-1218) and committee investigation exhibit
materials (p. 1219-1872, 1901-1920), including correspondence, appointments
and diary excerpts, Senators responses to committee questionnaire, and:
a. Kim Kyu Chin (alias Kim Sang Keun) testimony before the House Committee
on Standards of Official Conduct, Oct. 19, 20, 1977, excerpts (p.
1409-1447).
b. Republic of Korea 1976 operations plan for strengthening ties with U.S.
and frustrating North Korea influence in America, English and Korean
language rpts (p. 1528-1561).
c. Park, Tongsun, Republic of Korea's foreign policy toward U.S., English
and Korean language rpts seized from Park's house (p. 1565-1609).
d. Justice Dept interrogation of Park in Seoul, Korea, Jan. 21, 23, 25,
27, 1978, transcript excerpts (p. 1727-1774).
e. Kim Dong Jo responses to Senate questionnaire concerning contacts with
and gifts to Senators during U.S. ambassadorship, telegram from Korea,
Sept. 18, 1978 (p. 1901-1920).
Also includes indexes to Volumes 1 and 2 exhibits and transcripts (p.
1873-1900).
CONTENT NOTATION: Korean payments to US Congressmen, congressional
investigation
DESCRIPTORS (and special content notations): KRAMER, VICTOR H.;
SWILLINGER, DANIEL J.; HIRTZ, GEORGE F.; ELLSWORTH, LARRY P.; WARD,
ERICA A.; MERRIGAN, EDWARD L.; POLITICAL ETHICS; CORRUPTION AND
BRIBERY; FOREIGN.RELATIONS (Tongsun Park expectations regarding Korean
foreign policy towards US, rpt); DEPARTMENT.OF.JUSTICE (Tongsun Park
interrogation in Seoul, Korea, excerpts); KOREA; KIM DONG JO
78-S351-2 TESTIMONY NO: 1 Apr. 24, 1978 p. 861-882
WITNESSES (and witness notations):
KIM KYU CHIN ((alias Kim Sang Keun) former 1st sec, Korean Embassy;
former agent, Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA))
DISCUSSION: Description of alleged KCIA influence-buying operations
designated as White Snow and Ice Mountain, including Park and Hancho Kim
roles.
CONTENT NOTATION: Korean payments to US Congressmen, congressional
investigation
DESCRIPTORS: KOREAN CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
78-S351-2 TESTIMONY NO: 2 Apr. 26, 1978 p. 883-910
WITNESSES (and witness notations):
MACK, P. A., JR. (Administrative Asst to Sen Birch Bayh)
DISCUSSION: Account of personal and Bayh contacts with Park and
associates; explanation of staff fundraising duties during 1974
senatorial and 1976 presidential campaigns, including contribution
acceptance policies.
CONTENT NOTATION: Korean payments to US Congressmen, congressional
investigation
78-S351-2 TESTIMONY NO: 3 May 8, 1978 p. 911-973
WITNESSES (and witness notations):
RYU, JAY SHIN (former employee of Tongsun Park)
DISCUSSION: Chronology of events leading to involvement with Park and
eventual employment in congressional offices through Park's efforts;
characterization of Park dealings with certain Senators and associates;
explanation of personal role in Park financial affairs, focusing on
reasons for absconding with rice sales commissions.
CONTENT NOTATION: Korean payments to US Congressmen, congressional
investigation
78-S351-2 TESTIMONY NO: 4 May 12, 1978 p. 975-989
WITNESSES (and witness notations):
KIM, HANCHO C. (businessman)
DISCUSSION: Account of contacts with congressional members; denial of
knowledge of influence buying and KCIA operations.
CONTENT NOTATION: Korean payments to US Congressmen, congressional
investigation
78-S351-2 TESTIMONY NO: 5 May 23, 1978 p. 991-1036
WITNESSES (and witness notations):
HANNA, RICHARD T. (former Rep, D-Calif)
DISCUSSION: Explanation of role in securing congressional support for
pro-Korea legislation, influencing U.S. and Korea rice transactions, and
assisting Park, including rice agency reinstatement advocacy; depiction
of Park actions to curry favors from certain Senators; claimed
unawareness of payments to Congressmen.
CONTENT NOTATION: Korean payments to US congressmen, congressional
investigation
78-S351-2 TESTIMONY NO: 6 May 24, June 16, 1978 p. 1037-1095
WITNESSES (and witness notations):
PARK, TONGSUN (businessman)
DISCUSSION: Review of and motivation for financial contributions to
Congressmen; denial of authorship of document detailing influence buying
strategy; examination of social activities and gift giving involving
various Government officials and their families, including party held
for Bayh; account of meeting with Bayh, and confirmation of financial
contribution to 1974 Bayh senatorial campaign.
CONTENT NOTATION: Korean payments to US Congressmen, congressional
investigation
78-S351-2 TESTIMONY NO: 7 July 10, 1978 p. 1097-1133
WITNESSES (and witness notations):
KIM, HYUNG WOOK (Gen.) (former dir, KCIA)
DISCUSSION: Explanation of KCIA enlistment of Park to influence
congressional actions on Korea by distributing cash payments; views on
other Korean officials involvement in lobbying congressional support;
review of KCIA and Korean government assistance to Park business
ventures.
CONTENT NOTATION: Korean payments to US Congressmen, congressional
investigation
78-S351-2 TESTIMONY NO: 8 Aug. 7, 1978 p. 1135-1150
WITNESSES (and witness notations):
BERMAN, JASON S. (former Staff Member, Sen Birch Bayh)
DISCUSSION: Recollection of meeting with Merrigan and Park and of
subsequent handling of Merrigan contribution; denial of Park financial
assistance to Bayh campaign.
CONTENT NOTATION: Korean payments to US Congressmen, congressional
investigation
78-S351-2 TESTIMONY NO: 9 Aug. 8, 1978 p. 1152-1169
WITNESSES (and witness notations):
BAYH, BIRCH (Sen, D-Ind)
DISCUSSION: Clarification of earlier statements denying acceptance of
gifts from Park; account of meeting with Merrigan and Park, with
refutation of Park claimed cash contribution.
CONTENT NOTATION: Korean payments to US Congressmen, congressional
investigation
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