Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to Korean, US presidents at year-end - The Korea Times

Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to Korean, US presidents at year-end - The…

South Korea's defense minister proposes transferring wartime OPCON from the U.S., with target year decision expected by both presidents by year-end. The move signals Seoul's military independence drive, reshaping semiconductor supply chain and U.S.-Korea tech partnership dynamics.