Abstract
84 (1950). Resolution of 7 July 1950
[S/1588]
The Security Council,
Having determined that the armed attack upon the Republic of Korea by forces from North Korea constitutes a
breach of the peace,
Having recommended that Members of the United
Nations furnish such assistance to the Republic of
Korea as may be necessary to repel the armed attack
and to restore international peace and security in the area,
1. Welcomes the prompt and vigorous support which Governments and peoples of the United… [read more] Nations have given to its
resolutions 82 (1950) and 83 (1950) of 25 and 27 June 1950 to assist the Republic of Korea in defending itself
against armed attack and thus to restore international peace and security in the area;
2. Notes that Members of the United Nations have transmitted to the United Nations offers of assistance for the
Republic of Korea;
3. Recommends that all Members providing military forces and other assistance pursuant to the aforesaid
Security Council resolutions make such forces and other assistance available to a unified command under the
United States of America;
4. Requests the United States to designate the commander of such forces;
5. Authorizes the unified command at its discretion to use the United Nations flag in the course of operations
against North Korean forces concurrently with the flags of the various nations participating;
6. Requests the United States to provide the Security Council with reports as appropriate on the course of action
taken under the unified command.
Adopted at the 476th meeting by 7 votes to none, with 3 abstentions (Egypt, India, Yugoslavia). [^]