U.S. stresses conditions for wartime OPCON transfer amid S. Korea's push to set target year

What happened: The U.S. administration said it intends to transfer wartime operational control to South Korea "when the agreed conditions have been met," responding to Seoul's push to set a target year for the Why it matters: South Korea's defense minister said the two sides are coordinating on FOC certification and the "year X" for the transfer, while Washington has expressed reservations about rushing the handover. Key numbers: South Korea aims to retake OPCON before the current administration's term ends in 2030. The Security Consultative Meeting is expected in Washington in December.

The U.S. administration said it intends to transfer wartime operational control to South Korea "when the agreed conditions have been met," responding to Seoul's push to set a target year for the

South Korea's defense minister said the two sides are coordinating on FOC certification and the "year X" for the transfer, while Washington has expressed reservations about rushing the handover. Key numbers: South Korea aims to retake OPCON before the current administration's term ends in 2030. The Security Consultative Meeting is expected in Washington in December.