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 United States has reaffirmed its commitment to transferring wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea when all necessary conditions are satisfied, as Seoul strives to establish a target date for the handover. A U.S. administration official stated this intention via email to Yonhap News Agency, responding to queries about Korean Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul's remarks on the subject.
The official emphasized that such a transfer would safeguard the well-being and security of both Korean citizens and U.S. personnel stationed in the region. This stance reflects the long-standing U.S. policy on OPCON, which has remained unchanged for many years. Korean Defense Minister Kang disclosed during a parliamentary audit that the two nations are in close coordination to determine an appropriate year for Seoul to regain OPCON from Washington.
Both Korean and U.S. authorities are actively working to finalize all operational capabilities required for a smooth transition.
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