Lee reaffirms push to retake wartime operational control of troops during his term
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-08-18 11:46 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Military & Defence, South Korea, War & Conflict
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SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to regaining wartime operational control (OPCON) of troops from the United States before his term ends, stressing the importance of self-reliant defense capabilities.
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