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The nation is being thrown into turmoil following a decision to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery here as concerns remain over national security, and health and environmental risks associated with the system.Rival parties and their potential 2017 presidential candidates are divided over whether THAAD, an advanced U.S. missile defense system, will help Seoul bolster its "self-defense measures" against North Korea's military attacks, or deteriorate relations with China and Russia.
North Korea warned of a nuclear missile attack on South Korea, Friday, in response to Seoul's decision to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province.In a statement issued by the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea, which handles inter-Korean affairs, the North said the South will pay a price in most harsh and brutal ways, calling the decision an "unpardonable atrocity."This was the first reaction from North Korea after the Ministry of Defense announced, Wednesday, that THAAD will be located in Seongju to counter Pyongyang's nuclear and missile threats
Around half of South Koreans support the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system in the country, a poll showed Friday.According to a survey conducted by local pollster Gallup Korea this week, 50 percent of the 1,004 respondents were in favor of the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD). The portion of dissenters stood at 32 percent.Among the supporters of the ruling Saenuri Party, 74 percent of the respondents approved the deployment.In contrast, 50 percent of the followers of the main opposition Minjoo Party of Korea expressed discontent against the move.
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