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 the U.S. Forces Korea, General Xavier Brunson, has reiterated on Wednesday that the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States to South Korea must strictly adhere to their pre-agreed "conditions-based" framework. Speaking at a defense forum during the Combined Warfighting Forum, hosted by the South Korea-U.S.
Combined Forces Command, General Brunson emphasized that ongoing talks regarding the OPCON transition are pivotal to the alliance's future goals. He reaffirmed the significance of the Republic of Korea-US alliance as a linchpin of peace and stability in Northeast Asia and the Pacific region. General Brunson stated that as the alliance moves forward towards their future milestones, it is crucial to ensure that the OPCON transition remains strictly conditions-based, relying on South Korea's robust capabilities in a secure regional context.
He asserted that the alliance's determination to innovate, adapt, and act outside of their comfort zone will serve as their ultimate defense measure. The conditions-based OPCON transfer refers to a plan that South Korea has agreed upon to regain wartime OPCON from Washington.
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