Hegseth calls for 'balanced' OPCON transfer where US military roles are 'honored'
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-05-30 19:32 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday called for finding a "balance" in the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea in a way that respects the roles the US military has played for decades.
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