South Korea’s Defense Nominee Pledges Careful OPCON Transfer Strategy
The nominee for South Korea’s defense minister has committed to pursuing the transfer of wartime operational control in a manner that reinforces the US-ROK military alliance. Officials emphasize that the transition will prioritize seamless coordination and enhanced deterrence.
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Defense minister nominee vows to seek OPCON transfer in way that strengthens S. Korea-US alliance
Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul said Thursday he will pursue the retaking of wartime operational command from Washington in a way that will strengthen the South Korea-US alliance. Kang, ex-deputy commander of the South Korea-US Combined Forces Command, made the remarks as Seoul has been seeking to regain wartime command of South Korean troops before President Lee Jae Myung's five-year term ends in 2030. Under the three-phase OPCON transition plan, the allies are at the second stage of ve
By The Korea Herald
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SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul said Thursday...
By Kim Hyun-soo
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