US Conditions Wartime OPCON Transfer on Capabilities as Seoul Seeks Timeline

The U.S. administration reaffirmed that the wartime operational control (OPCON) transfer to South Korea depends on meeting specific capability conditions, not a fixed date. This pushes back against Seoul's push to set a target year, signaling a potential divergence in alliance expectations. The outcome affects the U.S.-ROK combined defense posture and regional deterrence.

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