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January 31, 2017

Mattis reaffirms commitment to THAAD ahead of South Korea visit

CNN Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis has reaffirmed the US’ commitment to defend South Korea “against the evolving North Korean

January 24, 2017

THAAD: Reach Out and Touch Ballistic Missiles

Defense Industry Daily The acting South Korean President Hwang Kyo-ahn has urged the U.S. to move forward with the deployment of

January 23, 2017

South Korea’s acting president says U.S. anti-missile system must not be delayed amid nuclear threat

The Japan Times SEOUL – Acting South Korean President Hwang Kyo-ahn said on Monday the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile defense

January 16, 2017

Former U.N. chief Ban throws weight behind THAAD deployment

The Japan Times: Former United Nations chief and presumptive South Korean presidential candidate Ban Ki-moon has backed the deployment later

January 16, 2017

THAAD is Becoming a South Korean Election Issue

VOA News: SEOUL —  A deepening partisan divide over the deployment of the controversial U.S. THAAD missile defense system is

January 16, 2017

South Korea says securing THAAD location could be delayed

Reuters: The signing of a contract which would secure the location of a U.S. missile defense system in South Korea

January 6, 2017

South Korea minister says China indirectly retaliating against THAAD

Reuters: China is suspected to be taking indirect action against South Korea’s decision last year to deploy a U.S. anti-missile

January 6, 2017

Seoul to develop laser weapon system to fight N. Korean drones

Stars and Stripes: SEOUL, South Korea — The Ministry of National Defense said Friday it plans to develop laser technology

January 4, 2017

S Korea vows US missile system as opposition lawmakers head to China

Hindustan Times: South Korea is committed to deploying an advanced US missile defense system this year despite opposition from China,

December 26, 2016

Land Swap Contract for THAAD Deployment Expected in January

KBS News: The value appraisal of a Lotte Group-owned golf course in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, which has been designated