South Korean president vows to regain wartime operational control by 2028

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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 7:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

South Korean President Lee has pledged to regain wartime operational control (OPCON) before the end of his term in 2028. The headlines provide no further details on the implementation or timeline.

SO WHAT?

Changes to wartime operational control could affect South Korea’s military relationship and security arrangements with the United States.

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