From: Bernard Krisher
4-1-7-605 Hiroo
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (150) Japan
phone: 81-3-3486-4337
fax: 81-3-3486-6789

October 15, 1995

Mr. Richard Newcombe
Office of Foreign Assets Control
U.S. Treasury Department
1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20220

Dear Mr. Newcombe:

I am concerned about the serious situation in North Korea following one of the worst floods in their history. Malnutrition is rampant among children, there is a danger of the spread of measles and a diarrhea epidemic, according to U.N. reports. A harsh winter can disable a large part of the affected population estimated at 100,000 homeless families.

I have therefore established a donation movement in Japan and later in Europe (where a train can go directly to North Korea through Moscow) to collect warm clothing, blankets, powdered milk, canned food and pharmaceuticals.

I have established a bank account in Japan and the U.S. for donations which will be used to pay for transportation of these donations and if enough funds remain, to purchase pharmaceuticals, probably in China, nearer to the scene of the floods.

Would you please provide me with an emergency permit to accomplish this mission of mercy.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely yours,

Bernard Krisher
Chairman
Internet Appeal for North Korean Flood Relief