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THAAD

A Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense interceptor is launched

Thousands of South Koreans protest the US’ missile defense system

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About 4,000 demonstrators turned out, in the largest protest since South Korea’s government agreed to the US deploying the THAAD system.

It looks cool, but does it work? A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is launched during a test, in this undated photo provided by the Pentagon’s Missile Defense Agency.

How good is the new missile defense system the US just deployed in South Korea?

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Seated protestors listen to a speech against a new American anti-missile defense system being located in their area. They're worried about potential health impacts.

South Koreans raise voices against a new US anti-missile system aimed at North Korea

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