USFK commander reaffirms commitment to 'conditions-based' OPCON transfer
The top commander of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) reaffirmed Wednesday the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul must be strictly based on their agreed-upon "conditions-based" framework. USFK Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson made the remarks during a defense forum, highlighting that ongoing discussions on the OPCON transition are central to the allies' "future…
The top commander of U.S. Forces Korea, Gen. Xavier Brunson, affirmed on Wednesday that the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul must adhere strictly to their mutually agreed conditions-based framework. During a defense forum, Brunson emphasized that ongoing talks on the OPCON transition are crucial to the allies' future objectives.
He reiterated that the Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance remains a vital pillar of peace and stability in Northeast Asia and the Pacific, speaking at the Combined Warfighting Forum organized by the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command. Brunson stated that as they progress toward their future milestones, maintaining a conditions-based OPCON transition, bolstered by robust South Korea-led capabilities in a secure regional setting, will serve as their ultimate safeguard.
He further stated that the alliance's readiness to innovate, adapt, and venture beyond their comfort zone will be their strongest defense. The conditions-based OPCON transition pertains to a plan South Korea has committed to, to regain wartime operational control from Washington.
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