The transfer of military command from the US to South Korea is not expected to accelerate.
Former US diplomat Joseph Yun said the transfer of wartime operational control from Washington to Seoul was unlikely to happen quickly. The reason is the lack of consensus on this issue in the United States.
Speaking at the forum, Yoon also said there is no consensus in Washington on South Korea's desire to obtain rights to enrich uranium and nuclear submarines.
Seoul and Washington are pursuing a conditional transfer of command without a specific date. However, South Korea wants to complete the transfer before the end of President Lee Jae-myung's term in 2030.
The issue remains controversial in the country. Supporters call it the restoration of military sovereignty; Opponents believe that this could weaken the alliance amid the development of the DPRK's nuclear threat. According to Yun, Seoul sees the transfer of command as a political issue, while Washington sees it as a technical issue.