Defense ministry expands outreach to US Congress over OPCON transfer bill (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea's defense ministry is expanding outreach to the U.S. Congress regarding a Senate bill that would require regular reports on the OPCON transfer process, which could impact Seoul's plan to take over wartime control by 2028.

• South Korea's defense ministry is increasing outreach to the U.S. Congress over a Senate bill affecting OPCON transfer process
• The bill requires regular reports to Congress on the U.S.-South Korea OPCON transition roadmap from 2027 to 2030
• South Korea aims to complete OPCON transfer by 2028 or earlier, while U.S. officials suggest conditions may be met by 2029