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Seoul, Washington close to setting OPCON transfer year

Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Monday that South Korea and the U.S. are in close consultations to complete the second stage of verification for the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) and agree on a target year for the handover. Yonhap reports the two sides are "closely coordinating" on setting the target year, while KBS World notes the talks aim to complete the full operational capability assessment for a South Korean-led combined command. The Korea Times adds that USFK Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson has refused to back down on his position regarding the transfer, amid warnings about the evolving threat environment on the peninsula.

  1. Korea seeks to complete key OPCON verification, set transfer year by Dec. Korea Times · 2026-10-26
  2. Defense Minister: S. Korea, US in Talks to Decide OPCON Transfer Year KBS World · 2026-10-26
  3. S. Korea, U.S. closely coordinating on setting target year for OPCON transfer: defense chief Yonhap · 2026-10-26
  4. Brunson refuses to back down on his position on OPCON transfer Korea Times · 2026-10-21

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