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THAAD Deployment in South Korea

EDITOR'S NOTE

South Korea and the United States announced their final decision to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) in the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) despite continued oppositions from neighboring countries. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said deployment of THAAD in South Korea will adversely impact the situation on the Korean Peninsula, regional stability and bilateral ties.

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China reiterates opposition to US THAAD deployment

China has reiterated its opposition to the deployment of this THAAD system.

South Korea announces new site for THAAD

Following months of protests and public outcry, South Korea has announced a change of site for the controversial US defense system THAAD. Lotte Skyhill Country Club in northern Seongju is now set to be the new location for the system.

Foreign Ministers from China, Japan, and South Korea to meet in Tokyo

To start the programme with trilateral cooperation between China, Japan and South Korea. Foreign ministers from all three countries will meet this week in Tokyo. Formal talks will be held on Wednesday, where cooperation and regional and global issues will be discussed. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are also likely to be on the agenda.

Chinese FM: THAAD exceeds Seoul's defense needs

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has said the deployment of THAAD in South Korea exceeds Seoul's defense needs, and no explanation justifies the move. Wang made the remarks during his official visit to Sri Lanka earlier this week. Wang called on South Koreans to reconsider whether the decision is really good for the safety of their country.

800 protesters gather in Seongju county

South Korean President Park Geun-hye has defended the planned deployment of a US missile defense system in her national address during the country's Liberation Day. Just after the speech, more than 800 people have gathered in Seongju county and shaved their heads as a sign of protest. Our correspondent Jack Barton tells us more about the protest.

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China, Russia voice serious concern over
THAAD deployment in South Korea
Over 2,000 Koreans rally in Seoul to protest against THAAD deployment
DPRK lashes out against THAAD deployment in
S. Korea
People protest against deploying THAAD
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