President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol said today (7th) regarding the transition of wartime operational control (OPCON), "It should be decided by what is the most effective way to win the war, not by ideology or any cause."



In an interview with Voice of America (VOA), President-elect Yoon answered the question, 'Are you saying that there is no need to make the OPCON transfer faster than the current progress?'



President-elect Yoon said, "Once we have secured a significant level of surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence capabilities, we must have intelligence to lead joint operations." It should be operated, but I think the preparations for it are a little insufficient.”



He said, "Isn't it essential to further advance the defense system that can respond to a missile attack against the North Korean nuclear program?



President-elect Yoon emphasized, "The location of operational command will be determined by what is the most efficient way to win a war."



When asked if he was willing to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in person, he replied, "There is no reason to avoid meeting him."



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He added, "However, since there is no doubt that we are of the Korean people, I think that cultural and sports exchanges should be a little smoother."



President-elect Yoon said, "The response to North Korea's nuclear program should not be changed over and over for convenience. It should give a consistent signal and message." "I plan to review and prepare all programs that can significantly improve the economy of the country," he said.



He also mentioned the agenda for the Korea-US summit to be held on the 21st.



President-elect Yoon said, "Last year, President Moon Jae-in met with U.S. President Joe Biden, and there were verbal talks and promises he made. mentioned.



President-elect Yoon said, "Regarding the Quad Working Group, only the vaccine issue was talked about last year, but I think the scope of the working group's participation should be expanded a bit to include climate issues and high-tech fields. We have to work together,” he said.



Regarding the direction of the ROK-U.S. alliance, he emphasized, "We need to move away from military security and expand and upgrade to a comprehensive alliance in all areas including economy, advanced technology, supply chain, the global issue of climate, and health care."



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