South Korea OPCON Transfer Debate: Editorial Urges Readiness Amid North Korea Threat

An editorial in The Korea Times discusses the planned transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to a South Korean-led command, emphasizing the need for readiness and capability building. The transfer, long delayed, remains a key defense policy issue amid North Korean provocations. The editorial signals domestic political pressure to finalize the transition, but the timeline and conditions remain uncertain.