South Korean protesters hold signs during a rally to denounce deploying the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, in front of Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, July 8, 2016. U.S. and South Korean military officials said Friday they’re ready to deploy an advanced U.S. missile defense system in South Korea to cope with North Korean threats. The announcement will raise strong objections in Beijing, Moscow and Pyongyang. The banners read “Oppose, Deploy the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD.” AP
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is set to announce a site Wednesday for an advanced U.S. missile defense system that it says is designed to cope with North Korean threats.
The planned announcement came two days after North Korea threatened to take unspecified “psychical” measures once the location for the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, is disclosed.
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China and Russia also oppose the system that they believe help US radars spot missiles in their countries. Seoul and Washington say the missile system only targets North Korea.
South Korean media reported the southeastern town of Seongju has been picked as a site for the missile system.
Seoul’s Defense Ministry said the formal announcement for the site will be made Wednesday afternoon.
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