S. Korea's President Lee Urges Accelerated Adoption of Nuclear-Powered Submarines, OPCON Transfer
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung directs officials to expedite the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines and the transfer of wartime operational control from the U.S., citing the need to enhance self-defense amid North Korea's escalating nuclear and missile threats.
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By Park Bo-ram SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed officials to accelerate efforts to fulfill South Korea's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. The president made the call during a Cabinet meeting, highlighting the need to enhance the country's self-defense capabilities amid North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats. [...] Lee also stressed the need for the swift transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) of South Korean troops from Washington to Seoul during the meeting. [...] The president also called for all-out efforts to turn the military into a "powerful, future-oriented and cutting-edge" force, stressing the need to upgrade defense capabilities amid what he called the "harsh reality" of the international community where power takes precedence. [...] "It would be very important to work toward building peace so as to prevent wars from breaking out," Lee said, emphasizing the importance of fostering multilateral security networks.
