US missile defence system News
China objects to the deployment in South Korea of the THAAD, which has a powerful radar capable of penetrating Chinese territory.
Donald Trump began his presidency with a series of seismic policy interventions.
The proposed placement of a US missile defence system in South Korea is "going to happen" despite Chinese opposition, Defence Secretary Ash Carter has said.
South Korea Wednesday dismissed China`s warning that the planned deployment of a US missile defence system could damage ties, stressing that it was to counter "growing threats" from North Korea.
Official moves towards the deployment -- fiercely opposed by China -- of a US missile defence system in South Korea highlight the inherent dangers of disunity in dealing with North Korea`s growing military threat, analysts say.
The THAAD will be operated against North Korea alone, according to Seoul's defence ministry.
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