Defense minister nominee vows to seek OPCON transfer in way that strengthens Korea-US alliance
Kang Shin-chul said Seoul will seek the handover while completing full operational capability verification this year, with a target year due at a fall meeting.
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Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul stated on the 3rd, “The transfer of Wartime Operational Control (OPCON) will be pursued in a direction that strengthens the ROK-U.S. alliance.” Reporting for his first day at the Defense Convention Center in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, where his confirmation hearing preparation team’s office has been set up, Nominee Kang said, “The transfer of OPCON is possible because of the ROK-U.S. alliance, and.
Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-chul stated as he arrived at the office preparing for his confirmation hearing that he is aware of concerns regarding the integration of the three military academies. He emphasized his position that the transfer of wartime operational control would be pursued in a direction that strengthens the ROK-US alliance, and regarding the allegations of his involvement in the December 3 martial law, he avoided making a d…
On October 3rd, South Korean Defense Minister nominee Kang Shin-cheol acknowledged that there are "various opinions and concerns" regarding the integration of the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies being promoted by the Lee Jae-myung administration, stating, "I believe everyone has a love for the military." Kang made these remarks on the morning of the same day, when he first reported to the office of the personnel confirmation preparation team…
Kang Shin-chul, nominee for Minister of National Defense, stated on the 3rd regarding the transfer of wartime operational control, "I will proceed in a direction that strengthens the ROK-US alliance."
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