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US missile defence shield in South Korea 'ready in days'

South Korean protesters oppose the US THAAD missile defence system, near the US Embassy in Seoul (AAP)
South Korean protesters oppose the US THAAD missile defence system, near the US Embassy in Seoul (AAP) Source: AAP

Tensions are escalating between all parties over North Korea, with the United States revealing its controversial missile blocking system will be operational within days. The US is setting up the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System in South Korea, where there have been protests over its deployment. And as Yin Wu reports, China is also concerned it will cause more instability.


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Tensions are escalating between all parties over North Korea, with the United States revealing its controversial missile blocking system will be operational within days. The US is setting up the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System in South Korea, where there have been protests over its deployment. And as Yin Wu reports, China is also concerned it will cause more instability.



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