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[Title] Exchange of Notes Constituting an Agreement between Japan and the Republic of Korea Concerning the Settlement of Disputes.

[Place] Tokyo
[Date] June 22, 1965
[Source] United Nations Treaty Collection
[Notes] Quote from the United Nations Treaty Collection: "Translation by the Government of Japan. The Secretariat also received an English translation of this agreement from the Government of Republic of Korea which on certain points differs from that provided by the Government of Japan. At the request of the Government of Republic of Korea, these differences have been shown by printing in italics the pertinent word of phrase in the translation of the Government of Japan and providing in square brackets the corresponding expression in the translation by the Government of the Republic of Korea."
[Full text]

KOREAN NOTE

Tokyo, June 22, 1965

Monsieur le Ministre,

I have the honour to confirm the following understandings reached between the representatives of the Governments of the two countries:

Unless otherwise agreed, the two Governments shall settle disputes [dispute] between the two countries primarily through diplomatic channels and, when they fail to do so, shall seek settlement by conciliation [mediation] in accordance with procedures to be agreed upon between the two Governments.

I have further the honour to request Your Excellency to confirm the above understandings on behalf of the Government of Japan.

I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency, Monsieur le Ministre, the assurances of my highest consideration.

TONG WON LEE

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea

His Excellency Etsusaburo Shiina

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan

JAPANESE NOTE

Tokyo, June 22, 1965

Monsieur le Ministre,

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's Note of today's date, which reads as follows:

[See note I]

I have further the honour to confirm the above understandings on behalf of the Government of Japan.

I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency, Monsieur le Ministre, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Etsusaburo SHIINA

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan

His Excellency Tong Won Lee

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea