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ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 1769　10 October 1950

FIELD REPORT (ADVATIS - 1036)　5 October 1950

PW had a pleasant disposition and answered question intelligently. Seemed uneasy and gave only vague answers when questioned on matters pertaining to Communism. States that he was fully indoctrinated in Communist ideals, however, he is, at present fully aware of the fact that the democratic form of government, as manifested in the humane treatment of PWs by UN Forces, is altogether different from what he thought it to be. He is uncertain as yet whether he is completely convinced of the errors of Communist ideals. By the same token, he believes that it will take a long time for the majority of N. Koreans to completely cast off Communism.

Inducted at KANGGYE (江界), Dec 46.

Dec 47 - Appointed to No 1 Military Academy, P'YONGYANG.

Mar 49 - Graduated from school as Jr Lt and assigned as Chief, Plans and Training Section, Peace Preservation Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs. Subsequently promoted to Capt.

1 Sep 50 - Assigned to 23rd Bn, 104th Security Regt, as commanding officer with rank of Lt Col. 23rd Bn Hq located at SACH'ON. 104th Security directly controlled by the Security Bureau Ministry of Home Affairs.

23 Sep 50 - Upon learning of the rapid advance of the UN Forces, PW on his own volition, ordered evacuation of 23rd Bn Hq from SACH'ON. The 82-mm Mortar Co and the HMG Co, 23rd Bn also stationed at SACH'ON were included in the evacuation orders. The three (3) rifle companies could not be notified, however, due to time, distance involved and total lack of communications.

28 0500 Sep 50 - Arrived on mountains just south of SAECH'ON via CHINJU (晉州), SANCH'ONG (山淸), HAMYANG (咸陽) and CHANGGYE-Ri (長溪里).

Withdrawal was disorderly and group became disorganized due to incessant strafing by UN fighters in addition to effective UN artillery fire. PW had only eight officers and four EM with him on reaching SAECH'ON.

Upon being informed by local residents that TAEJON, their destination, was already in the hands of UN Forces, PW decided to surrender. The entire group surrendered to US troops at SAECH'ON.

PW had never received orders concerning pre-designated regrouping points in the event of a UN breakthrough. TAEJON was decided upon as his destination, only because PW heard from other officers, during the retreat, that TAEJON will probably be the focal point for all withdrawing NKPA troops from SW KOREA.

Jul 50 - PW heard that a US PsW enclosure was located in mountains approx 3 km S of P'YONGYANG, along the TAEDONG River. Also heard that US PsW numbered over 1,000.

Component parts and their Primary duties.

Guard Bureau (警備局)

Guarded the country's borders, coast lines and RR lines.

Peace Preservation Bureau (保安局)

Safeguarded the nation's industries (factories, mines, power plants).

Intelligence Bureau (政治保衛局)

Performed highly classified government intelligence work. Agents, with commission, were attached to various NKPA units as low as battalions.

Primarily concerned with the detection of persons detrimental to the cause of the Democratic Peoples Republic of KOREA.

A special military guard regt, called the Central Guard Unit and directly controlled by this section, was responsible for the personal safety of the government's VIP's, including KIM, Il Song.

Cultural Bureau (文化局)

Communist indoctrination and pertinent propaganda programs.

Administration Bureau (行政局)

Also known as the Civil Police, maintained public order and discharged all necessary administrative details.

Logistic Bureau (后方局)

Handled the allocation and distribution of food, clothing, weapons, vehicles and office equipment encompassing all units under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Under the Bureau Chief was the CO, Peace Preservation Corps and the Inspector General.

CO, Peace Preservation Corps was assisted by the following sections: Operations; Plans and Training; (PW was Section Chief Mar 49-Jul 50); Cultural; Services.

PAK, Il U (박일우) (朴一禹)

Marshal (元帥)

40

Minister of Home Affairs

Together with KIM, Il Song was a close associate of MAO TSE TUNG while in CHINA. Elected to office Aug 48.

PAK, Hun Il (朴勳一) (박훈일)

Lt Gen (中將)

43

Chief of Guard Bureau

Served with the CCF during the late Sino-Jap incident. Arrived N. KOREA o/a Sep 45. Elected as Chief of Guard Bureau at the time of its establishment, Aug 48.

PAK, Hok Sae (박헉새)

Lt Gen (中將)

45

Chief of Intelligence Bureau

Served with the CCF. Elected to office, Aug 48.

PAK, Yong Sam (朴容三) (박용삼)

Lt Gen (中將)

50

Chief of Peace Preservation Bureau

Served in the Ministry of Home Affairs, USSR. Highly proficient in the Russian language. Very poor in Korean language. Elected to office, Aug 48.

KANG, Pyong Hak (강병학)

Sr Col (總佐)

38

CO, Peace Preservation Corps

Served with the CCF. Graduated OCS in MANCHURIA. Extensive military experience. Assumed command o/a Aug 48.

CH'OE, Yong Gon (崔庸建) (최용건)

Marshal (元帥)

60

Minister of Defense

Served with the CCF. Attended OCS in CHINA. Very intimate with KIM, Il Song. Self appointed Minister of Defense since Feb 48, when the NKPA was officially established.

MU, Chon (武亭)

Lt Gen (中將)

60

Chief of Artillery, General Staff (Deputy to the Minister of Defense).

Popularly known as a hero of the CCF. He has almost as much political influence as KIM, Il Song. Appointed Chief of Artillery, by KIM, Il Song, Feb 48. Said appointment was a disappointment to MU who was aspiring for the office of Minister of Defense.

KIM, Il (金一) (김일)

Lt Gen (中將)

50

Chief of Political Education, General Staff (Deputy to the Minitser of Defense).

Background unknown. Highly respected for his efficient handling of the army’s political indoctrination and propaganda programs. Appointed to office, Feb 48.

KANG, Kon (康健) (강건)

Lt Gen (中將)

62

C/S, General Staff (Deputy to the Minister of Defense)

Birthplace, SANGJU (상주), KOREA. Escaped to MANCHURIA 1935. Served with the CCF. Assumed office after death, due to illness, of the initial C/S, o/a Nov 48.

KIM, Ung (金雄) (김웅)

Maj Gen (少將)

40

Chief of Tactical Training, General Staff (Asst C/s)

Birthplace, KYONGJU (慶州), KOREA. Escaped to MANCHURIA 1935. served with the CCF. Assumed command of this division of the Defense Ministry, at time of its establishment in late 48.

KIM, Ch’aek (金策) (김책)

No military rank

66

CG, NKPA Field Forces

A close associate of KIM, Il Song while serving in the CCF.

Elected Vice President, Democratic Peoples Republic of KOREA (north) Aug 48.

O/a 10 Aug 48, at the time KIM, Il Song was officially designated C in C, NKPA, KIM, Ch’aek was given command of all NKPA Field Forces.

O/a 26 Jul 50, PW heard from other high-ranking officers at SEOUL that KIM, Ch’aek had set up Field Hqs at CHU P’UNGNYONG (秋風嶺), 10-12 km NW KUMCH’ON (金泉) and was personally directing the all out-attack on T’AEGU.

HO, Chong Suk (許貞淑) (female)

Civilian

45

Minister of Propaganda

Studied in FRANCE and USSR. Connected with the CCF while in CHINA.

Elected to office, Aug 48.

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