Seoul pushes for wartime command transfer as U.S. urges caution on timeline

Aju Press·Apr 23

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South Korea is seeking to take over wartime command from the US, with its defense minister pushing for an early transfer. The US is urging caution on the timeline, and the two countries are expected to discuss the issue in upcoming defense talks. The details and pace of the transfer, known as OPCON, remain uncertain, with various proposals and considerations being debated.

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