Defense minister nominee vows to seek OPCON transfer in way that strengthens Korea-US alliance
Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul said Thursday he will pursue the transition of wartime operational command (OPCON) from Washington in a way that will strengthen the South Korea-U.S. alliance. Kang, ex-deputy commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, made the remarks as Seoul has been seeking to regain wartime command before President Lee Jae Myung's five-year term ends in…
Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul has pledged to negotiate the transfer of wartime operational command (OPCON) in a manner that bolsters the South Korea-U.S. alliance. Currently serving as the ex-deputy commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, Kang highlighted the significance of this transition during a recent press briefing.
The three-phase OPCON transition plan currently has Seoul at the second stage, aiming to complete the full operational capability (FOC) assessment process within the current year. Kang's commitment to strengthening the alliance through this transition process was evident in his remarks to reporters, as South Korea prepares for a parliamentary confirmation hearing to finalize his appointment as defense minister.
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