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21:13, 20-Aug-2017
DPRK slams Seoul's decision to deploy additional THAAD launch pads
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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday slammed South Korea's decision to deploy four additional launch pads of the Terminal High Altitude Areas Defense (THAAD) system under alleged threat from DPRK missiles.
The official daily Rodong Sinmum said the decision, made by South Korean Ministry of Defense recently, is "an unpardonable act against the nation aimed at unconditionally accepting the demand of its US master even at the sacrifice of the destiny and interests of the South Korean people."
"From the outset, the South Korean ruling forces have had no intention to roll back the plan for deploying THAAD," it said.
The first elements of the US-built Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system arriving at Osan US Air Base in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul on March 6, 2017. /AFP Photo
The first elements of the US-built Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system arriving at Osan US Air Base in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul on March 6, 2017. /AFP Photo
"On the contrary, they have borne an ill will to do harm to the fellow countrymen through tightened 'alliance' with the United States by deploying THAAD," it added.
South Korean Defense Ministry said last week it would accelerate the deployment of the THAAD system due to alleged threat from DPRK missiles.
It also conducted a small-scale test on its environmental impact to reject claims by some anti-THAAD groups that the system would harm the environment.
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency