Rodong Sinmun Sunday observes in a signed commentary carried in this regard:

This is sheer sophism that could be made only by a guy regarding sycophancy and treachery as his lifestyle.

It is preposterous to talk about "independent choice" after handing over to foreign forces the prerogative of the supreme command over the armed forces of south Korea.

The south Korean puppet authorities' extension of the transfer of OPCON is not "independent choice" but it is a product of the humiliating bargain to maintain the power by currying favor with foreign forces and selling out the dignity and interests of the south Korean people and the dangerous conspiracy to provoke a war of aggression against the DPRK with backing of foreign forces.

Traitor Lee, out of his senses, cited NATO to justify the extension of transfer of OPCON. However, member states of NATO including France and Germany are independently exercising the right to command their armies. It is only south Korea in the world which has left the right to command its army to foreign army.

The chief executive of south Korea can never hide his pro-U.S. sycophantic and treacherous nature, revealed through the above-said extension, with any excuses and tricks.

The south Korean authorities should behave themselves, bearing deep in mind the fact that sycophancy and dependence on foreign forces only lead to shame and destruction.