OPCON transfer requires stronger capabilities and closer alliance coordination
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The transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to a South Korean-led command structure is essential to greater self-reliance in national defense. However, the latest dispute between Seoul and Washington over the Full Operational Capability (FOC) assessment highlights a fundamental reality: Political determination alone cannot secure the transfer. Korea must demonstrate its ability to lead combined operations, while both allies must ensure that evolving operational requirements do not become
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