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UNCLAS STATE 007837 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PREL KNNP MNUC AMGT KN
SUBJECT: GUIDANCE FOR USG PERSONNEL IN THE DPRK 
 
¶1. (U) This cable provides guidance for all U.S. personnel 
traveling to and/or assuming temporary duty (TDY) in the DPRK 
for the purpose of implementing denuclearization measures 
pursuant to Six-Party and other related agreements ("USG 
personnel").  The Department appreciates the excellent, vital 
work being performed under uniquely challenging circumstances 
by USG personnel on the ground in the DPRK and provides this 
guidance in order to provide clarification of roles and 
missions.  This guidance applies to all personnel contracted 
and/or dispatched by the USG to the DPRK in connection with 
the implementation of denuclearization measures in the DPRK, 
including the Yongbyon Project Manager and all U.S. experts 
engaged in disablement activities at the Yongbyon nuclear 
complex.  Guidance for members of U.S. delegations traveling 
to the DPRK for other Six-Party business is provided 
separately. 
 
Background 
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¶2. (U) In the October 3, 2007 agreement on "Second-Phase 
Actions for the Implementation of the Joint Statement" 
(Second-Phase agreement), the DPRK reaffirmed its commitment 
to disabling all existing nuclear facilities subject to 
abandonment under the September 2005 Joint Statement and the 
February 13, 2007 agreement on "Initial Actions for the 
Implementation of the Joint Statement," and agreed to the 
disablement of the three core nuclear facilities at the 
Yongbyon nuclear complex (the 5-MW(e) reactor, the fuel 
fabrication plant, and the reprocessing plant) by December 
31, 2007.  The Second-Phase agreement provides that, at the 
request of the other parties, the United States will lead 
disablement activities and provide the initial funding for 
those activities. 
 
¶3. (U) USG personnel from various agencies have been on the 
ground in the DPRK since November 4, providing oversight, 
technical expertise, and administrative support for 
disablement activities at the Yongbyon nuclear complex.  USG 
personnel comprise a rotating team of technical experts in 
Yongbyon and one Program Manager in Pyongyang.  USG personnel 
are expected to maintain a constant presence in the DPRK 
until the completion of all disablement activities.  To date, 
funding for disablement activities at Yongbyon has been 
provided by the State Department's Nonproliferation and 
Disarmament Fund (ISN/NDF). 
 
¶4. (U) The United States does not/not have diplomatic 
relations with the DPRK.  The Embassy of Sweden acts as the 
United States' Consular Protective Power in the DPRK. 
 
Guidance for ISN/NDF Project Manager 
------------------------------------ 
 
¶5. (U) MISSION:  The mission of the ISN/NDF Project Manager 
is to manage all administrative and logistical activities 
related to U.S.-led disablement activities in the DPRK.  The 
Project Manager reports to the ISN/NDF Director in 
Washington.  ISN, in coordination with EAP, provides 
instructions and guidance for the Project Manager.  POCs are 
Steve Saboe (ISN/NDF, 202-647-0094, saboe@ndf.org) and 
 
Colleen Kelly (EAP/K, 202-647-0333, kellycp@state.gov). 
 
¶6. (U) ENGAGEMENT WITH HOST GOVERNMENT AND NATIONALS:  The 
Project Manager's engagement with host government officials 
and nationals must be strictly limited to administrative and 
logistical matters directly related to U.S.-led disablement 
activities in the DPRK.  The Project Manager must make clear 
that he is not a U.S. diplomatic representative or liaison to 
the DPRK Government.  The Project Manager may not participate 
in representational activities hosted by the host government 
without prior authorization from the Department (EAP). 
Questions related to U.S. policy on North Korea or Six-Party 
negotiations should be referred to EAP. 
 
¶7. (U) ENGAGEMENT WITH THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS:  The Project 
Manager must make clear that he is not a U.S. diplomatic 
representative or liaison to the DPRK Government.  The 
Project Manager may not participate in events and activities 
for the diplomatic corps hosted by the host government 
without prior authorization from the Department (EAP).  The 
Project Manager may participate in unofficial events and 
activities involving the local diplomatic and/or foreign 
community, but should limit engagement to interactions and 
discussions of a social nature only.  The Project Manager may 
engage with and seek the cooperation of the Swedish Embassy 
to execute administrative and logistical matters related to 
U.S.-led disablement activities in the DPRK. 
 
¶8. (U) ENGAGEMENT WITH NON-USG AMCITS AND OTHERS:  The 
Project Manager must limit engagement with resident or 
visiting non-USG Amcits and all others to interactions and 
discussions of a social nature only. 
 
¶9. (U) PUBLIC AFFAIRS:  The Project Manager must decline, 
avoid, and discourage all requests for press interviews, 
whether local or foreign, including background or 
off-the-record interviews or briefings.  Press requests for 
interview or information should be referred to the Department. 
 
Guidance for Technical Experts 
------------------------------ 
 
¶10. (U) MISSION:  The mission of U.S. technical experts 
("Experts") in Yongbyon is to provide on-the-ground oversight 
and technical expertise for the purpose of implementing all 
agreed disablement activities.  Experts report to the 
designated Expert Team Leader in Yongbyon, who in turn 
reports to EAP and coordinates with the ISN/NDF Project 
Manager in Pyongyang.  EAP, in coordination with DOE, ISN, 
and other relevant agencies, provides instructions and 
guidance for the Experts.  POCs in Washington are Yuri Kim 
(EAP/K, tel: 202-647-5727, kimyj@state.gov) and William 
O'Connor (DOE/NNSA, tel: 202-586-4867, 
william.o'connor@nnsa.doe.gov). 
 
¶11. (U) ENGAGEMENT WITH HOST GOVERNMENT AND NATIONALS: 
Experts' engagement with host government officials and 
nationals is strictly limited to matters directly related to 
the oversight and implementation of disablement activities in 
the DPRK.  Experts may not participate in representational 
activities hosted by the host government without prior 
authorization from the Department (EAP).  Questions related 
to U.S. policy on North Korea or Six-Party negotiations 
should be referred to EAP. 
 
¶12. (U) ENGAGEMENT WITH THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS:  Experts may 
not participate in events and activities for the diplomatic 
corps hosted by the host government without prior 
authorization from the Department (EAP).  Experts may 
participate in unofficial events and activities involving the 
local diplomatic and/or foreign community, but should limit 
engagement to interactions and discussions of a social nature 
only. 
 
¶13. (U) ENGAGEMENT WITH NON-USG AMCITS AND OTHERS:  Experts 
must limit engagement with resident or visiting non-USG 
Amcits and all others to social interactions and discussions 
only. 
 
¶14. (U) PUBLIC AFFAIRS:  Experts must decline, avoid, and 
discourage all requests for press interviews, whether local 
or foreign, including background or off-the-record interviews 
or briefings.  Press requests for interviews or information 
should be referred to the Department. 
RICE