US stresses conditions for wartime OPCON transfer amid Korea's push to set target year
The U.S. administration has reiterated that it intends to transfer wartime operational control (OPCON) to Korea "when the agreed conditions have been met," amid Seoul's push to set a target year for the handover. "The United States intends to transfer wartime operational control to Korea when the agreed conditions have been met, which will ensure the safety and security of the people of Korea and…
The U.S. administration has reaffirmed its commitment to transferring wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea once certain conditions are fulfilled, following Seoul's efforts to establish a target year for the handover. A U.S. administration official stated via email to Yonhap News Agency that the transfer will guarantee the safety and security of both Korean citizens and U.S. forces present in the country.
This response was prompted by inquiries from Yonhap regarding the discussions between Korea and the United States concerning the setting of a target year for the OPCON transfer. U.S. policy on wartime operational control has remained unchanged for many years, according to the official. During a parliamentary audit on Monday, Korean Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul mentioned that the two nations are working together to determine when Seoul would regain its wartime OPCON from Washington.
Both Korean and U.S. authorities are diligently coordinating to finalize all operational capabilities before the transfer takes place.
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