Main opposition slams gov't over S. Korea-US gap on OPCON transfer

The opposition People Power Party (PPP) has harshly criticized the South Korean government over reported differences with the United States regarding the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON). This criticism follows U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson's statement that conditions have changed, prompting calls for new standards in the OPCON transfer due to North Korea's recent missile launches.

Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul refuted these claims, stating that the requirements for OPCON transfer remain unchanged and that Seoul has communicated its concerns to Washington. The PPP, along with the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), responded with what the PPP's chief floor spokesperson described as intimidating remarks aimed at USFK Commander Gen. Brunson, as well as the defense ministry's spokesperson for a press briefing stating the transfer would never change.

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