Pentagon reaffirms conditions-based OPCON transition to S. Korea amid debate over timing
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon reaffirmed Tuesday that the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea remains a conditions-based process agreed upon by Washington and Seoul, stressing that the necessary requirements must be met before any transition takes place. "The transition of wartime operational control (OPCON) remains a conditions-based process mutually agreed upon by the…
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon clarified on Tuesday that the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea remains contingent upon meeting specific conditions agreed upon by the United States and the Republic of Korea. According to a Pentagon official, the transfer process is mutually agreed between both nations and they will not speculate on the decisions or results of this bilateral matter.
The Pentagon official emphasized to Yonhap News Agency that they will not prejudge the outcome of the process. This statement followed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's assertion on Monday that Seoul should reclaim wartime OPCON as soon as possible. He stated during a press conference that they are adequately prepared to return OPCON and ongoing discussions between South Korea and the U.S. are progressing well in this regard.
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