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Defense chief calls for close cooperation with USFK for swift OPCON transfer
Posted : 2021-07-05 11:44
Updated : 2021-07-05 11:44
Defense Minister Suh Wook speaks during a meeting on South Korea s envisioned takeover of wartime operational control of its forces from the United States at the Ministry of Defense office in Seoul, July 5. Yonhap
Defense Minister Suh Wook called for speeding up South Korea s envisioned takeover of wartime operational control (OPCON) of its forces from the United States after new U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Paul LaCamera took office last week, his office said Monday.
During a meeting to check on progress in efforts to retake OPCON, Suh called for various consultations between top USFK officials, including its new commander, and the defense and military authorities to expedite the OPCON transfer based on the firm South Korea-U.S. alliance, according to the ministry.