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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at an undisclosed location. (Photo: AP)

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

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

04 Sep 2017 2:26 PM

China says Washington's own rules restricting US high-tech exports are partially to blame. (Photo: File)

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 through dialogue.

31 Jul 2017 2:26 PM

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

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 Defence (THAAD).

30 Jul 2017 8:36 PM

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

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 Jul 2017 1:13 PM

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

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) interceptor system.

08 Jul 2017 3:54 PM

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)

THAAD deployment in South Korea to be delayed for environmental assessment

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

07 Jun 2017 7:26 PM

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)

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 missile threat.

31 May 2017 11:03 AM

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)

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

Trump also said he will either renegotiate or terminate what he called a "horrible" free trade deal with South Korea. (Photo: AP)

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

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

28 Apr 2017 7:37 PM

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

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

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

26 Apr 2017 10:37 AM

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 Mar 2017 3:48 PM

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