South Korean President Moon and Defense Minister Song review the troops during a commemoration ceremony marking South Korea's Armed Forces Day © Jung Yeon-Je / Reuters
VOA: South Korea Wants Wartime Control of its Military
SEOUL — South Korean President Moon Jae-in says his government has stepped up efforts to take back wartime operational control (OPCON) of its forces from the U.S.-led command structure, at a time when North Korea and the U.S. are both threatening war.
In an address to commemorate the nation’s 69th Armed Forces Day Thursday, President Moon said that by increasing defense capabilities and reducing its reliance on American military might, South Korea would project more power in the region and better deter a North Korean attack.
“When the South has wartime operational control, the North will fear us more, and our armed forces will be trusted more,” Moon said.
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WNU Editor: This is the wrong message to send to North Korea right now .... they will see this as a split between South Korea and the U.S., and that South Korea is running scared. And while I do understand the reasons why South Korea wants to do this .... the timing is horrible.
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