(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on June 23) (opens original article in a new tab)

The US Senate has introduced provisions to enhance congressional oversight of the wartime operational control transfer to South Korea, requiring regular reports and risk assessments. US officials stress that the transfer should be based on military readiness rather than political factors.

• US Senate proposes stricter oversight of wartime OPCON transfer to South Korea
• Congress requires regular reports and risk assessments on the transition process
• US officials emphasize conditions-based approach over political timing