South Korea official says shifting goalposts could block wartime command transfer from US.
They publishedSouth Korea official says shifting goalposts could block wartime command transfer from US - Reuters
First reportReuters · 15 Oct, 03:19Z
Latest reportThe Straits Times · 15 Oct, 03:20Z
Span1 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
A South Korean official says the requirements are changing, with no transfer timetable provided.
Why
Seoul’s control of its forces in war remains unresolved.
Watch
Any change to transfer requirements.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Seoul says altering transfer requirements could make handover impossible.
- Defense Ministry spokesperson Chung Binna clarified comments were personal, not official policy.
- US Forces Korea commander General Xavier Brunson cited changed security environment and standards.
- Seoul reportedly favors 2028 as the transfer target; US eyes early 2029.
- South Korea aims to complete the transfer before 2030, under a conditions-based plan.