Seoul pursues top-down OPCON transfer talks with Washington

South Korea is shifting to a top-down approach in negotiations with the U.S. to accelerate the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON). This marks a strategic change in bilateral defense dialogue, aiming to resolve long-standing procedural hurdles. The outcome will affect the U.S.-ROK alliance's command structure and regional deterrence posture.

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