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In this undated image distributed on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, by the North Korean government, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at an undisclosed location. (Photo: AP)

S Korea says Pyongyang could be preparing another missile after nuke...

The S Korea and the US will deploy more of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile launchers that have...

4 Sept 2017 2:26 PM IST

This image shows the launch of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile during a test. (Photo: AFP)

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South Koreans protest against US missile defence system

Residents of Seongju county -- where the system will be deployed -- say it poses health and environmental hazards.

18 March 2017 3:48 PM IST

$The statement said the test was conducted in accordance with the annual training plan to \raise the operational capability of the armed forces and effectively respond to threats to national security\. (Photo: AFP/Representational)$ World

New Chinese missile can attack aircraft carriers, THAAD: report

The missile test was carried amid China's vociferous protests over THAAD interceptor missiles in South Korea.

11 May 2017 11:55 AM IST

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Amid North Korea tensions, US to test anti-ballistic missile system

THAAD is not designed to stop an ICBM -- that job is left primarily to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)...

8 July 2017 3:54 PM IST

In this May 2, 2017, file photo, a U.S. missile defense system called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is installed at a golf course in Seongju, South Korea. Two experts talk to The Associated Press about what would happen if North Korea fired at targets near and far. (Photo: AP)

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South Korea Prez orders probe into US THAAD addition

THAAD system battery was initially deployed in March with just 2 of its load of 6 launchers to counter the North Korean...

31 May 2017 11:03 AM IST

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US should not link trade to North Korea, says China

China, Pyongyang's main economic and diplomatic ally, opposes any military intervention and calls for a resolution...

31 July 2017 2:26 PM IST

Parts of the THAAD defense system were brought into South Korea under the government of ousted president Park Geun-Hye. (Photo: AP/Representational)

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US tests missile interception system after North Korea's ICBM trial

It said this was the 15th successful intercept in 15 tests for the weapons system known as Terminal High Altitude Area...

30 July 2017 8:36 PM IST

South Koreas Hyunmoo II Missile system fire missiles during the combined military exercise between the U.S. and South Korea against North Korea (Photo: AP)

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South Korea speeds up US missile defence over North's missile test

A senior official at the presidential Blue House said Seoul had also informed Beijing of the decision.

29 July 2017 1:13 PM IST

A US missile defense system called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, is installed on a golf course in Seongju, South Korea. (Photo: AP/File)

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THAAD deployment in South Korea to be delayed for environmental...

President Moon on Monday ordered an investigation into who tried to avoid avoid the 'green audit' of the THAAD...

7 Jun 2017 7:26 PM IST

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Trump's suggestion of Seoul paying for THAAD could test US-South Korea...

The remarks come as South Korea heads into a presidential election that will likely elect liberal front-runner Moon...

28 April 2017 7:37 PM IST

The nuclear-powered submarine USS Michigan approaches to join the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in drills near the Korean Peninsula. (Photo: AP)

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US guided-missile submarine docked in South Korea as N Korea shows...

On Tuesday, North Korea conducted what it called its largest ever combined live-fire drills, near the east coast port...

26 April 2017 10:37 AM IST