U.S. and South Korea Discuss Timeline for Wartime Operational Control Transfer
U.S. officials are working to meet conditions for transferring wartime operational control to South Korea, with projected timelines extending to early 2029 and a target before 2030.
The United States is focusing on ensuring that the necessary conditions for the transfer of wartime operational control to South Korea will be met in a timely manner, according to newkerala.com.
A senior U.S. diplomat acknowledged Seoul's desire for speed of transfer during a House subcommittee hearing, newkerala.com reported. U.S. military officials project that the transfer could occur by early 2029, also cited by newkerala.com.
South Korea seeks to achieve the wartime operational control transfer before 2030, newkerala.com said. The transfer requires conditions that include Seoul's ability to lead combined forces and maintain deterrence, according to the same source.
The defense chief will propose a target year for the wartime operational control transfer to South Korea at the year‑end, newkerala.com reported, with yna confirming the upcoming proposal.
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