World · 13 March 2026
US considers THAAD redeployment, South Korea fears missile threat.
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Officials in South Korea are uneasy after reports that the United States could redeploy its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery from the Korean Peninsula to support operations in the Middle East. The system has played a key role in protecting the country from missile threats posed by North Korea. Security analysts warn that removing it could leave a gap in regional defenses and fuel debate in Seoul about future security arrangements.
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