After heated debate on Korean War truce, the UN Political Committee votes 38 - 11 to exclude North Korea from UN debate

The United Nations Political Committee focuses on the Korean conflict, with the US pushing for support in handling the deadlocked truce talks. A heated debate arises when Russia proposes inviting North Korea to the UN discussions, which the US opposes. Soviet Foreign Minister Vyshinsky argues for North Korea's inclusion, but the committee ultimately votes against it. South Korea is invited to participate, and the US looks to global opinion to pressure for peace in Korea.

What was the main focus of the United Nations Political Committee's attention?

• Climate change

• Nuclear disarmament

• The Korean issue

• The economic crisis in Europe

Why did Secretary of State Acheson oppose Russia's proposal?

• He wanted to avoid any debate

• He believed North Korea should be part of the debate

• He thought the U.N. should focus on other issues

• He considered North Korea an aggressor

What was Andrei Vyshinsky's main argument regarding North Korea?

• Issues cannot be resolved without North Korea's involvement

• South Korea should be the sole representative

• North Korea should be excluded from the U.N.

• The U.S. should lead the negotiations

What was the outcome of the committee's vote on Russia's demand?

• The vote was postponed

• The vote was inconclusive

• North Korea was excluded from the debate

• North Korea was included in the debate

What does the U.S. hope to achieve through global public opinion?

• Support for economic sanctions

• Pressure for peace in Korea

• Increased military presence

• A new trade agreement