This undated report by Humphrey analyzes the success of the spread of communism in respect to the success of American promotion of democracy. In his research, he claims that above all else, communism promotes strong leadership, and unification of the masses. When looking at the American relationship with Korea, there is a lack of unity. In his surveys of the Korean people, he sees their point of view, and considers where relations could most easily be improved. Even today, there are issues that consistently damage Korean-American relations most notably that of military base related crime.
Humphrey analyzes the differences in leadership and ideology between the communists and the American democracy. Noticing a general lack of good relations and disconnect in thought between Korea and the US, he advocates for exploring further the issue, leading to surveys and graphs that portray attitudes.
“In order to win in the Cold War, the majority of us individual, overseas Americans, on our own initiative, must be able and willing to make constructive contacts with the local people.” [p. 80]
This report was released to the Nautilus Institute under the US Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).