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 as soon as possible, with ongoing discussions on 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 conditions including South Korea's military capabilities and regional environment
• South Korea seeks transfer before 2030, while U.S. aims for conditions to be met by 2029