Amid local protests, key THAAD components deployed in South Korea



News Amid local protests, key THAAD components deployed in South Korea Deployment almost complete, system can be operational within 24 hours: military expert JH Ahn April 26, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Park Hun-kyu’s Youtube More than 30 key parts of the U.S.-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system arrived at the Seongju site in South Korea at 4 am on Wednesday morning, bringing the deployment of the system, which began in March, just a few components away from completion. The move encountered heavy local resistance. “The cars are coming!” an anti-THAAD activist shouted through his megaphone, as vehicles mounted with parts, such as the controversial X-Band Radar and launchers, started to roll down the road connected to the deployment site at around 04:43 a.m. Seoul time. More than 30 key parts of the U.S.-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system arrived at the Seongju site in South Korea at 4 am on Wednesday morning, bringing the deployment of the system, which began in March, just a few components away from completion. The move encountered heavy local resistance. “The cars are coming!” an anti-THAAD activist shouted through his megaphone, as vehicles mounted with parts, such as the controversial X-Band Radar and launchers, started to roll down the road connected to the deployment site at around 04:43 a.m. Seoul time. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Amid local protests, key THAAD components deployed in South Korea

Deployment almost complete, system can be operational within 24 hours: military expert

JH Ahn April 26, 2017

Amid local protests, key THAAD components deployed in South Korea

More than 30 key parts of the U.S.-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system arrived at the Seongju site in South Korea at 4 am on Wednesday morning, bringing the deployment of the system, which began in March, just a few components away from completion.

The move encountered heavy local resistance. “The cars are coming!” an anti-THAAD activist shouted through his megaphone, as vehicles mounted with parts, such as the controversial X-Band Radar and launchers, started to roll down the road connected to the deployment site at around 04:43 a.m. Seoul time.