(LEAD) U.S. focused on ensuring OPCON transfer conditions will be met 'as soon as possible': senior official (opens original article in a new tab)

The U.S. is focused on ensuring conditions for transferring wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea are met as soon as possible, with ongoing discussions about timing and requirements.

• U.S. senior official states focus on meeting conditions for OPCON transfer to South Korea as soon as possible
• OPCON transfer requires Seoul to meet conditions including military capabilities and regional environment
• U.S. and South Korea differ on timing of OPCON transfer, with Seoul seeking earlier transition and U.S. aiming for 2029