US, South Korea agree early deployment of THAAD
SEOUL: The United States and South Korea agreed on the early deployment of a controversial US missile defence system in the region, the South's acting president said Monday (Apr 17) after talks with visiting US Vice President Mike Pence.
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| US Vice President Mike Pence visits the heavily militarised border between the two Koreas, saying America is ruling nothing out in its dealings with Pyongyang AFP/JUNG Yeon-Je |
"We have agreed to further strengthen the readiness posture of ROK-US alliance that matches the threats posed by North Korea through a swift deployment of THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense)," said Hwang Kyo-Ahn at a joint conference with Pence.
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