More THAAD launchers to be deployed Thursday
Four more THAAD rocket launchers will be installed this week at the US missile defence base in South Korea, the Ministry of National Defense announced Wednesday despite strong opposition from local re
Thu Sep 07 2017
US 'ready' to install more THAAD launchers - Pentagon
US is ready to deploy the remaining parts of an advanced missile defence system to South Korea, the Pentagon said Monday with tensions rising over North Korea's latest missile test.
Tue Aug 01 2017
US THAAD missile defences hit test target as North Korea tension rises
The United States said on Tuesday it shot down a simulated, incoming intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) similar to the ones being developed by countries like North Korea.
Wed Jul 12 2017
U.S. plans to test THAAD missile defenses as North Korea tensions mount
The United States plans to carry out a new test of its THAAD missile defense system against an intermediate-range ballistic missile in the coming days.
Sat Jul 08 2017
South Korea does not aim to change US missile defence deal - security adviser
Chung Eui-yong called the decision to delay installation of remaining launchers of the THAAD system, a domestic measure to ensure a democratic process.
Sat Jun 10 2017
North Korea fires suspected land-to-ship missiles as South Korea delays THAAD
The launches come less than a week after the United Nations Security Council passed fresh sanctions on the reclusive state.
Thu Jun 08 2017
'Shocked' South Korea leader orders probe into US THAAD additions
Moon Jae-in has ordered a probe after his Defence Ministry failed to inform him that four more launchers for the controversial U.S. THAAD anti-missile system had been brought into the country.
Wed May 31 2017
North Korea missile detected by THAAD, programme progressing faster than expected - South
North Korea has defied all calls to rein in its nuclear and missile programs, even from China, its lone major ally, calling them legitimate self-defence.
Wed May 17 2017
South Korea says U.S. reaffirms it will pay THAAD costs; joint drills wrap up
South Korea said Washington had reaffirmed it would shoulder the cost of deploying the THAAD anti-missile system, days after US President Donald Trump said Seoul should pay for the $1-billion system.
Sun Apr 30 2017
Trump vows to fix or scrap South Korea trade deal, wants missile system payment
U.S. President Donald Trump told Reuters on Thursday he will either renegotiate or terminate what he called a "horrible" free trade deal with South Korea.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Trump's demand Seoul pay for THAAD will test ties as Moon presidency looms
In an exclusive interview, Trump told Reuters on Thursday that he wants South Korea to pay for the $1 billion Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system.
Fri Apr 28 2017
US moves THAAD anti-missile to South Korean site, sparking protests
A spokesman said the decision "ignored public opinion and due process" and demanded the deployment be suspended until the next administration was in place and had made its policy decision.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Hyundai faces host of China problems, from missiles to SUVs
Things took a dramatic turn for the worse in March after photos went viral of defaced Hyundai cars, purportedly damaged by people in China angry with South Korea's decision to begin deploying Thaad.
Tue Apr 25 2017
South Korea says it still plans to deploy THAAD system
South Korea said Monday that it still plans to host an advanced American anti-missile battery, and to get it operating as soon as possible.
Mon Apr 17 2017
Chinese wary about US missile system because capabilities unknown - experts
China is opposed to the deployment of US anti-missile radars in South Korea because it does not know whether the defences are capable of tracking and countering Beijing's own nuclear programme.
Tue Apr 04 2017