Defense Minister Nominee Vows to Pursue OPCON Transfer Amid North Korea Threats

Seoul states ambition to remove South Korean troops from U.S.-led command structure

South Korea's new government plans to take over wartime operational control of South Korean troops from the U.S. within five years -- a shift that would almost certainly collapse the current joint warfighting command on the peninsula and probably trigger a downsizing of U.S. Forces Korea.

Defense minister nominee vows to pursue OPCON transfer amid North Korea threats

South Korea’s defense minister nominee vowed Tuesday to push for the long-delayed transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from the U.S. within President Lee Jae-myung’s term — a move that could reshape the ROK’s defense posture against North Korean threats. Speaking at his confirmation hearing before the National Assembly’s defense committee, Ahn also identified the […]

South Korea states intent to take wartime military control from US

SEOUL -- South Korea's incoming defense minister said Tuesday the government will endeavor to retake wartime operational control of its troops from th

Steady, prudent OPCON transfer

Transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States to South Korea is a long-standing issue. Korea launched its pursuit of this goal, which symbolizes full military sovereignty, bac...

South Korea’s ex-national security advisor calls for early return of wartime operational control from US

Seoul, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chun Yung-woo, former national security advisor, on Wednesday called for the early transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) of South Korean troops from the United States to back home, stressing the need for the South's armed forces to strengthen their independent defence capabilities. Chun, who served as national security advisor to former conservative President Lee Myung-bak, made the remarks in his keynot…

South Korea Plans to Retake Wartime Command From U.S.