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Opcon Shift Stalls Amid U.S. Drill Cuts | South Korea News
Trump abruptly cut short the massive Ulchi Freedom Shield military drill with South Korea, citing cost and North Korea diplomacy — a move that scrapped the counteroffensive phase without Seoul’s prior coordination. Despite this, Seoul insists the plan to regain wartime command (Opcon) isn’t derailed, claiming key assessments were already completed in the first phase. The real test comes in October, when both nations’ defense chiefs will meet to set a target year — Seoul pushing for 2028 or before President Lee’s term ends in 2030, while U.S. generals suggest readiness may not be met until…
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