South Korea President Lee reiterates push to retake wartime OPCON from US

President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed his administration's goal to retake wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States at an early date, a longstanding sovereignty issue in the US-ROK alliance. The statement signals continuity in Seoul's push for greater military autonomy, though no specific timeline was given. This could affect alliance dynamics and regional security perceptions, especially amid North Korean provocations.