NewzDefense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul stated on September 11 that South Korea intends to pursue the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States based on a principle of no added conditions. The announcement outlines the South Korean government's approach to reclaiming military command authority currently held by the U.S.-led Combined Forces Command.
This position reflects a strategic shift in the transition process, emphasizing the removal of additional prerequisites for the handover. The move is significant for the bilateral security alliance, as it highlights Seoul's objective to finalize the transfer of command authority while maintaining its defense partnership with Washington.
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