THAAD system

US deploys anti-ballistic missile defense system to South Korea

South Korea and the United States agreed last year to install the THAAD system, which China has repeatedly denounced as a threat to its security.

Mar 07, 2017, 08:29 AM IST

South Korea's acting president urges 'swift' THAAD deployment

North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities are accelerating at an "unprecedented" pace, the South's acting president said today, urging the swift deployment of a US anti-missile system that has infuriated Beijing.

Jan 23, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

North Korea nuclear threat means South must not delay anti-missile system

South Korea`s finance and trade ministers have said they suspect China is taking indirect, retaliatory action against THAAD, but have not addressed the issue outright.

Jan 23, 2017, 09:03 AM IST

China urges US, South Korea to not deploy missile system

China urged the United States and South Korea on Wednesday to stop deployment of an advanced US missile defence system.

Nov 16, 2016, 22:16 PM IST

China's unease over THAAD thwarts UN censure of North Korea missile

North Korea launched a ballistic missile last Wednesday that landed in or near Japanese-controlled waters for the first time, the latest in a series of launches by the isolated country in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions.

Aug 10, 2016, 02:39 AM IST

South Korea, US open missile shield talks

South Korea and the US were set to open talks today on the possible deployment - vehemently opposed by China - of an advanced US missile defence system to counter the growing threat from North Korea.

Mar 04, 2016, 10:28 AM IST