What is Special Operations Command Korea?

Special Operations Command Korea or SOCKOR, the United States Theater Special Operations Command in the Republic of Korea , is a Sub-Unified Command assigned under the Combatant Command of United States Special Operations Command , who delegated Operational Command of SOCKOR to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander, who further delegated OPCON of SOCKOR to the United States Forces Korea Commander.

SOCKOR focuses on readiness and the ability to fight in defense of the Korean peninsula and the U.S.-ROK Alliance. This is accomplished through several means, ranging from individual and unit readiness and training to continuous updates and validation of operational plans, and participation in Joint Chiefs of Staff and other exercises.