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S. Korea, US to go all out to verify THAAD radar safety

South Korea and the United States will go all out to verify that the powerful radar used in the advanced anti-ballistic missile shield poses no health risks, the military said Sunday.Last week the allies picked Seongju county in North Gyeongsang Province, as the location for the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.Seoul and Washington said the location, 296 kilometers southeast of Seoul, is an ideal spot to guard key South Korean and U.S. military installations from evolving North Korean nuclear and missile capabilities. Residents in the region, however, have risen up in protest, claiming the AN/TPY-2 radar can cause cancer, infertility and hurt their crops."To alleviate all concerns, an evaluation on health risks and environmental impact will be carried out during the construction of the THAAD site, as well as after the system is in place," a military source stressed.He said talks are planned with the U.S. to ensure that regular evaluations on the environmental impact can be carried out at the 110,000-square-meter installation. The official said such a move is un

Jul 17, 2016

PM to visit Seongju to alleviate concerns over THAAD deployment

Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn is set to visit the southern town of Seongju, which was tapped as the site for the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system, on Friday.The trip is seen as a move to alleviate concerns residents may have about health issues related to the missile system's powerful radar and questions raised about the fairness of the government's decision-making process.Residents of the town, located 296 kilometers south of Seoul, started staging protests earlier this week after the government announced it would deploy the U.S. Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) there.Seoul and Washington decided to deploy the THAAD system in South Korea last week.While the government and conservatives claim THAAD is necessary to better deal with Pyongyang's nuclear and missile threats, the country's opposition parties and progressive elements have expressed reservations over potential diplomatic conflicts with China and Russia. (Yonhap)

Jul 15, 2016
  • Park urges end to THAAD row

Park urges end to THAAD row

By Yi Whan-wooPresident Park Geun-hye urged the nation, Thursday, to stop what she called unnecessary debates over a decision to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery in Seongju County, North Gyeongsang Province.During a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) at Cheong Wa Dae, Park warned that conflicts and clashes among vested interests will lead the nation to “fail to safeguard itself and the people.”“The country’s national security faces a grand challenge,” Park said, referring to North Korea’s evolving nuclear and missile threats. “The decision concerning THAAD was made after we judged that there’s nothing more important than protecting our people’s lives and safety. And we had a sense of urgency to bolster missile defense capabilities of alliance military forces of South Korea and the United States.”The NSC meeting took place just hours before she left for Mongolia to attend the Asia-Europe (ASEM) summit on Friday and Saturday.The President convened the meeting amid vocal opposition from r

Jul 14, 2016
Park urges end to THAAD row
  • 'NK can produce 21 nuclear weapons'
  • Gov't struggling to calm Seongju
  • THAAD caters to US needs, critics claim
  • PM to visit Seongju to alleviate concerns over THAAD deployment

실전 같은 주한미군 전투훈련 영상 공개

경기도 포천에 있는 한 훈련장에서 주한미군 장병들의 전투훈련장면을 포착한 영상이 화제가 되고 있다.영상 속 1기갑전투여단 장병들은 브래들리 장갑차에서 하차 후 목표지역의 적을 탐색 및 격멸하는 훈련을 받은 것으로 전해졌다.아파치 헬리콥터가 동원된 이날 훈련에 참여한 군인들은 저격수 엄호사격, 탐색 간 돌연 표적 타격, 환자 후송 등 실제 전시 상황을 방불케 하는 훈련들을 거친 것으로 알려졌다.디지털뉴스부@ 

Jul 14, 2016
실전 같은 주한미군 전투훈련 영상 공개

Experts divided over THAAD's effectiveness in countering N.K. missiles

South Korea and the United States have confirmed the site for deploying an advanced U.S. missile defense system, but disagreement still lingers over its capability to effectively deter North Korea's missile threats, experts here said Thursday.The allies said Wednesday that they have picked the southern county of Seongju, about 219 kilometers southeast of Seoul, to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system by the end of 2017, a move aimed at countering North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats.Seoul's defense ministry said that the location is optimal, given that the site is suitable for military operations and is sparsely populated."The placement of the THAAD system in Seongju would help more firmly secure the safety of our people living in two thirds of South Korea's territory while dramatically increasing our ability to defend key state assets ... and the South Korea-U.S. alliance forces," Yoo Jeh-seung, deputy defense minister for policy, told a press conference.As an integral part of the U.S.-led missile-defense system, THAAD is designed to shoot down

Jul 14, 2016

S. Korea military stresses missile battery radars pose no health risks

South Korea's military on Thursday stressed that electromagnetic waves generated by radars used by the Patriot PAC-2 and other missile systems pose no health risks, as authorities move to calm worries following the decision to deploy an advanced anti-missile system in the country.In a media event held at a Patriot PAC-2 missile base in southern Seoul, the Ministry of National Defense conducted a test on the radar used on the PAC-2."The military wants to deliver the exact information on the U.S. Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense battery and show that electromagnetic waves emanating from radars will not cause health problems for residents in the rural town of Seongju," a ministry official said. Earlier in the week, Seonju, located 296 kilometers south of Seoul, was selected as the site for the country's first THAAD battery, which can shoot down incoming ballistic missiles from the North during the terminal phase of flight. Like THAAD, the PAC-2 system is also used to intercept incoming missiles as they fall towards the ground.The decision made by Seoul and its

Jul 14, 2016

S. Korea, U.S. air forces conduct joint pilot-saving drill

The air forces of South Korea and the United States are conducting a five-day joint military drill to hone their skills on rescuing downed pilots in enemy territory, the military said Thursday, as part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen their readiness in the event of conflict breaking out on the Korean Peninsula. In the Pacific Thunder drill being held both in North Jeolla Province and Gangwon Province, some 200 Korean pararescuemen and 250 of their U.S. counterparts are participating in the exercise aimed at saving pilots downed during a mission, the South Korean Air Force said. The drill kicked off on Monday and will run through Friday. A senior U.S. Air Force officer said the Pacific Thunder drill is a good opportunity for U.S. airmen to practice their infiltration and rescue mission on the Korean Peninsula. It is also a very important chance for the two air forces to practice a joint rescue operation. Seoul has allocated 10 military aircraft such as the HH-32 and F-15K for the exercise, with 20 U.S. fighter jets including the A-10 and F-16 taking part in the drill, official

Jul 14, 2016

S. Korea, US pick southern county of Seongju for deploying THAAD

South Korea and the United States picked the mountainous southern town of Seongju as the location for deploying a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system on Wednesday as the allies are speeding up efforts to put in place the anti-ballistic missile shield to counter North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats."South Korea and the U.S.' joint working group have proposed the Seongju area, North Gyeongsang Province, as the optimal place for the deployment ... and the countries' defense ministers have approved it," the Ministry of National Defense's deputy minister for policy Yoo Jeh-seung said in a press conference.The placement of the THAAD system in Seongju, 296 kilometers southeast of Seoul, would help "more firmly secure the safety of our people living in two thirds of South Korea's territory while dramatically increasing the capacity to defend key state facilities like nuclear power plants and oil storages as well as the South Korea-U.S. alliance forces," Yoo noted.In selecting the final location, the joint working group considered military effectiveness and residen

Jul 13, 2016

Seongju confirmed as THAAD site

South Korea and the United States picked the mountainous southern town of Seongju as the location for deploying a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system on Wednesday as the allies are speeding up efforts to place the anti-ballistic missile shield to counter North Korea's worsening nuclear and missile threats."South Korea and the U.S.' joint working group have proposed the Seongju area, North Gyeongsang Province, as the optical place for the deployment ... and the countries' defense ministers have approved it," the Ministry of National Defense said in a statement.The placement of the THAAD system in Seongju, 296 kilometers southeast of Seoul, would help "more firmly secure the safety of ur people in one half to two third of South Korea's entire territory while dramatically increasing the capacity to defend key state facilities like nuclear power plants and oil refining installations as well as the South Korea-U.S. alliance forces," the ministry said.In selecting the final location, the joint working group considered military effectiveness and resident safety as top priorit

Jul 13, 2016
Seongju confirmed as THAAD site
  • Main opposition key figures clash over THAAD
  • Park's top security advisor warns S. Korea will strongly retaliate if provoked

Main opposition key figures clash over THAAD

Leading figures in South Korea's main opposition Minjoo Party of Korea are squaring off over the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system in the country, political observers said Wednesday."In terms of national interest, (the deployment) will bring more losses than gains," former party leader Moon Jae-in said. Moon is considered a leading opposition contender for the next presidential race slated for late 2017.Last week, Seoul and Washington agreed to station the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea to better counter advances in Pyongyang's missile capability."The government's rushed move to deploy THAAD cannot be understood, even taking the security issues into consideration," Moon said, adding the decision should win parliament's approval."The role of the government is to manage risks on the Korean Peninsula sparked by the North Korean nuke issues," Moon said. "The government failed in dealing with the THAAD issue, aggravating risks rather than solving issues."Local pundits said the remark reflects the internal dispute within Minjoo, as Kim

Jul 13, 2016
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