during which other members could also file objections to the 
ban. 
In response to this action by the Republic of Korea, 
the United States communicated its concern to the Government 
of the Republic of Korea about its objection to the ban on 
cold grenade harpoons which had been adopted because of the 
inhumane nature of such harpoons. The United States noted 
that the Republic of Korea had been certified under the 
Pelly Amendment in 1978 for its whaling activities but that 
no embargo on importation of its fish products was imposed 
because of its intention to join the IWC and the assumption 
that it would adhere to IWC decisions. The United States 
requested detailed information on when Korea's whaling 
activities would begin, its intentions concerning the use of 
cold grenade harpoons, and how Korea's whaling activities 
would be monitored, noting that Korea does not participate 
in the IWC's International Observer Scheme and that it has 
not submitted the required information on whaling operations 
for review by the IWC. The United States indicated that it 
will review Korea's whaling operations using the cold grenade 
for possible certification and imposition of sanctions under 
the Pelly Amendment to the Fishermen's Protective Act of 
1967 and the Packwood-Magnuson Amendment to the Fishery 
Conservation and Management Act of 1976 and urged Korea to 
withdraw its objection and comply with the ban on the use of 
cold grenade harpoons. 
The Commission will continue to consult and cooperate 
with other agencies and interested groups and individuals 
during 1981 concerning these and other issues relating to 
the International Whaling Commission. 
=; Ree 
