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Interpretation of OPCON transfer

Korea Times 12 Feb 2026
The wartime operational control (OPCON) issue between South Korea and the U.S. Eighth Army-led United Nations Command (UNC) has seen changes since 1950 through 1978, upon the inauguration of the Republic of Korea-U.S.
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Political will, alliance design remain key to OPCON transfer: analysts

Korea Times 08 Feb 2026
South Korea and the United States have moved toward clarifying a timeline for the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul ... in the three-stage OPCON transition process.
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(News Focus) U.S. call for S. Korea's 'primary' defense role fuels expectations for OPCON transfer

Yonhap News 06 Feb 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- With a new U.S. defense strategy calling for Sout ....
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US call for S. Korea's 'primary' defense role fuels expectations for OPCON transfer

Korea Times 06 Feb 2026
defense strategy calling for South Korea to take "primary" responsibility to deter North Korea, expectations are growing that the allies' joint efforts toward the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) could gain momentum.
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US defense policy chief calls S. Korea 'model ally' as opcon talks loom

Korea Times 26 Jan 2026
... top foreign and defense officials Monday to discuss alliance issues including the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON), defense cooperation and the division of costs for stationing U.S.
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New US defense strategy shifts alliance roles, puts focus on OPCON transfer

Korea Times 25 Jan 2026
A new U.S ... Forces Korea (USFK) and the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul, as the U.S. calls for South Korea to take primary responsibility for deterring North Korea.
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USFK commander questions OPCON schedule, saying readiness comes first

Korea Times 12 Dec 2025
Xavier Brunson on Friday urged caution as Seoul moves to accelerate its recovery of wartime operational control (OPCON), suggesting the readiness hurdles may be steeper than the Lee Jae Myung administration envisions.
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USFK commander questions S.Korea's OPCON transfer schedule, saying readiness comes first

Korea Times 12 Dec 2025
Xavier Brunson on Friday urged caution as Seoul moves to accelerate its recovery of wartime operational control (OPCON), suggesting the readiness hurdles may be steeper than the Lee Jae Myung administration envisions.
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S. Korea, US speed up OPCON transfer as Lee seeks transition within term

Korea Times 14 Nov 2025
The fact sheet states that the two leaders will continue cooperation toward the transfer of OPCON, which would shift wartime authority from the U.S.
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Korea, US speed up OPCON transfer as Lee seeks transition within term

Korea Times 14 Nov 2025
The fact sheet states that the two leaders will continue cooperation toward the transfer of OPCON, which would shift wartime authority from the U.S.
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Ahn, Hegseth agree to craft road map designed to 'expedite' implementation of OPCON transition conditions

Yonhap News 14 Nov 2025
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United Stat ....
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