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| THAAD missile system to be operational in S. Korea ‘in coming days’ – US admiral | THAAD missile system to be operational in S. Korea ‘in coming days’ – US admiral |
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| The THAAD missile defense system will be operational “in the coming days,” US Pacific Command Admiral Harry Harris told Congress. It comes amid heightened tensions between the US and North Korea. | The THAAD missile defense system will be operational “in the coming days,” US Pacific Command Admiral Harry Harris told Congress. It comes amid heightened tensions between the US and North Korea. |
| Harris went on to state that the US can defeat any North Korean missile attack on the US carrier strike group which is currently in the region. | Harris went on to state that the US can defeat any North Korean missile attack on the US carrier strike group which is currently in the region. |
| Referring to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, he said that Washington is aiming to bring him to his senses, rather than “to his knees.” | Referring to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, he said that Washington is aiming to bring him to his senses, rather than “to his knees.” |
| Harris also said the US should study the possibility of placing missile defense capabilities in Hawaii to defend against Pyongyang. | Harris also said the US should study the possibility of placing missile defense capabilities in Hawaii to defend against Pyongyang. |
| Speaking to a lawmaker in Congress, Harris said he does not share his “confidence” that North Korea will not try to attack the United States once it is capable of doing so. | |
| He said the “inflection point” will come once Pyongyang has capabilities to match the US. | |
| The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system is designed to intercept short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal flight phase. Equipped with long-range radar, it is believed to be capable of intercepting North Korea’s intermediate-range ballistic missiles. | The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system is designed to intercept short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal flight phase. Equipped with long-range radar, it is believed to be capable of intercepting North Korea’s intermediate-range ballistic missiles. |
| The system was moved onto a golf course in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea on Tuesday, prompting clashes between locals and police. | The system was moved onto a golf course in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea on Tuesday, prompting clashes between locals and police. |
| While South Koreans remain split over the issue, Beijing has repeatedly spoken out against THAAD over fears it will undermine its own deterrence capabilities. | While South Koreans remain split over the issue, Beijing has repeatedly spoken out against THAAD over fears it will undermine its own deterrence capabilities. |
| US Defense Secretary James Mattis said in February that no countries had anything to fear from THAAD “other than North Korea.” | US Defense Secretary James Mattis said in February that no countries had anything to fear from THAAD “other than North Korea.” |
| Russia has voiced concern over the effectiveness of THAAD’s deployment in South Korea, urging those involved to consider the inevitable escalation of tensions it will cause. | Russia has voiced concern over the effectiveness of THAAD’s deployment in South Korea, urging those involved to consider the inevitable escalation of tensions it will cause. |
| Harris' announcement came just hours after the US and South Korea took part in a combined firing drill which included more than 2,000 South Korean and American troops. | |
| Those drills came after North Korea hosted its own military drill in Wonsan, to mark the founding of the country's army. |