OPCON Transition: Time for Political Leadership to Assume Responsibility

The article argues that the OPCON (Operational Control) transition process, likely referring to the planned transfer of wartime operational control of South Korean forces from the US to South Korea, has progressed through military assessments and now requires political decision-making. The shift to political responsibility signals a potential acceleration or finalization of the handover, which has been repeatedly delayed. This matters because it affects the US-ROK alliance posture and regional deterrence dynamics.