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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics25 days ago
South Korea and U.S. Continue OPCON Transfer Talks After Senate Bill Adds Reporting Requirement
South Korean and U.S. defense officials remain in discussions on the wartime operational control transition. A U.S. Senate provision would require the defense secretary to submit progress reports to Congress every 90 days through 2030.
koreaherald.comworld45 days ago
South Korea to Assume Wartime OPCON From U.S. by 2028
Pete Hegseth addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30, 2026, urging a measured handover of wartime operational control while respecting long-standing U.S. military roles. South Korea has proposed completing the transfer by 2028.
koreaherald.comworld65 days ago
South Korea Defense Minister Says No Major Issues in Accelerating OPCON Transfer
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back stated that South Korea and the United States have made significant progress toward accelerating the wartime operational control transfer. Ahn made the comments before departing for talks with the U.S. defense secretary in Washington. The two sides a…