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S.Korea says THAAD missile system is means of self-defence - News1

S.Korea says THAAD missile system is means of self-defence - News1

Thursday, August 11, 2022, 11:27 GMT+7
S.Korea says THAAD missile system is means of self-defence - News1
A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is seen in Seongju, South Korea, June 13, 2017. Picture taken on June 13, 2017. Photo: Reuters

South Korea's presidential office said on Thursday the U.S. THAAD missile defence system stationed in the country is a means of self-defence, News1 reported, after Beijing demanded Seoul not deploy additional batteries and limit the use of the existing ones.

The THAAD missile defence system has for years been a source of contention as Beijing argues the equipment's powerful radar could peer into its airspace and sharply cut trade and cultural imports after Seoul announced its deployment in 2016, dealing a major blow to relations.

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