OPCON Transfer as Indo-Pacific Force Posture Lever: Why Korea’s Command Shift Matters Beyond the Peninsula
The source argues that wartime OPCON transition is not merely a bilateral command change but a mechanism to modernize the U.S.-ROK alliance and adjust U.S. force posture for Indo-Pacific deterrence. It highlights a shift toward capability-based commitments, integrated theater planning, and greater South Korean responsibility consistent with the newly released U.S. National Defense Strategy.