January 27th, 1997

Dr. Henry Kissinger
President
Kissinger Associates Inc.
New York, NY

FEB 0 5 1997

Dear Dr. Kissinger,

I am writing this letter to express my deep gratitude to you for
sparing your valuable time for me during my recent visit to New York. I was
greatly honored to meet you and listen to your eminent views on various
issues which have direct bearing on inter-Korean relationship.

Upon my return, I explained to my father, President Kim, about our
meeting and your plan to visit Seoul in mid-May. I am happy to tell you that
he is also eager to meet you for an exchange of views on such matters as
North Korea's future and its implications on Northeast Asia.

Reiterating my thanks to you, I am sending my best wishes to you for
the continued good health and success in the future.