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South Korea lays groundwork for wartime operational-control transfer

South Korea’s defense minister nominee says groundwork has been laid for transferring wartime operational control. The timetable and implementation decision are not specified.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 16, 2026, 7:09 AM UTC.

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Changes to command arrangements could affect deterrence and military coordination on the Korean Peninsula.

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