A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the fulfillment by the Government of the Republic of Korea of its stated commitments to the democratization of the Republic of Korea and with respect to the death sentence imposed upon Kim Dae Jung and the harsh sentences imposed upon his 23 co-defendants.

Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should urge the government of South Korea to fulfill its commitment to democracy and reconsider the process leading to the convictions of government critics. States that Congress will review U.S. South Korean relations if the harsh sentences are enforced.

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Timeline

1. 30 September 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 September 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 30 September 1980

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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