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Ruling bloc backs existing conditions for OPCON transfer

Rep. Kim Min-seok, chair of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, said Tuesday the existing framework for transferring wartime operational control of South Korean forces from the United States should remain in place, pushing back against recent remarks by the US Forces Korea commander about changing the process. “The broad framework for the return of wartime operational control has already been established, taking into account changes in the security environment, the strengthening of our militar

Source: The Korea Herald