Korea-U.S. alliance
Ex-U.S. diplomat says OPCON transfer not end of Korea-U.S. alliance
An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI Hoton da AI ya samar
Former U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens said Thursday at a Washington forum that the planned wartime operational control transfer does not mean the end of the South Korea-U.S. alliance.
Rep. Grace Meng introduced a House resolution on Thursday to honor the life and Korea alliance contributions of late Rep. Charles Rangel.
An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI
President Lee Jae-myung said on Friday that South Korea will swiftly retake wartime operational control from the United States and accelerate military reforms including selective conscription. Speaking at a meeting with top military leaders in Seoul, he urged forces to heighten readiness amid a 'grave' security situation involving a prolonged Middle East war and North Korea's border fortifications in the DMZ. He stressed self-reliant defense while maintaining the Korea-U.S. alliance.