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JH Ahn
JH Ahn was an NK News contributor based in Seoul. He previously worked as an interpreter for United States Forces Korea.
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News THAAD system in South Korea now operational, Seoul and Washington sayThe system still needs final touch to be integrated with intelligence satellite, says expert The U.S.-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system is now operational and capable of intercepting North Korean missiles, Washington and Seoul announced on Tuesday. However, the system will most likely need a few additional touches to be integrated with the intelligence satellite, a missile expert told NK News. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |