U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that Washington must “find the balance” of where American soldiers could be respected for their service in the process of transferring wartime operational control (Opcon) from Washington to Seoul.

Hegseth said that China cannot impose its hegemony on U.S. partners and allies in the region.

SINGAPORE — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday called for finding a "balance" in the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) t...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday voiced strong support for the Lee Jae Myung administration's push for an early transfer of wartime operational control (Opcon),…

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties with China following President Trump's…