President Lee Jae-myung stated during the Ulchi State Council meeting presided over at the Blue House today (August 18) that "the wartime operational control should be reclaimed within the term without a hitch, in accordance with the government's initial plan." President Lee said, "I ask that preparations for the establishment of the Korea Armed Forces Academy also proceed without wavering." In addition, he called to "speed up the pursuit of the nuclear-powered submarine project, which will symbolize a more constructive and robust future for the ROK-U.S. alliance." Further details will be delivered through the video.

(Producer: Jung Da-eun / Video Editing: Ryu Ji-su / Design: Yang Hye-min / Production: Digital News Bureau)