BREAKING: Additional THAAD Missile Launchers to Be Deployed at US Base in South Korea – President Moon
SputnikNews.com
28.07.2017
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has announced that a new set of missile interception launch platforms will be deployed at a US military base in South Korea, according to public news outlet Yonhap.
The interceptor is part of the US’ Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile interception system. President Moon delayed the deployment of the THAAD shortly after assuming office in May, citing environmental concerns. When he did so, two of six planned THAAD platforms had already been rolled out.
Moon has also called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after North Korea test-fired what was seemingly a medium-range intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday. President Moon has called for new and stronger sanctions against Pyongyang.
The US has agreed to pay for the installation and maintenance of the THAAD, which is meant to protect South Korea from a DPRK missile strike. It is made to intercept short and medium-range missiles, including ballistics.
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