U.S to deploy anti-missile system in South Korea 'as soon as possible'
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS | Tue Sep 27, 2016 | 7:51pm EDT
U.S to deploy anti-missile system in South Korea 'as soon as possible'
By David Brunnstrom | WASHINGTON
The United States will speed up deployment of the THAAD anti-missile system to South Korea given the pace of North Korea's missile tests, and it will be stationed there "as soon as possible," the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Tuesday.
Daniel Russel, assistant secretary of state for East Asia, also told a congressional hearing the United States was in discussions with international partners, including the European Union, to deny North Korea access to international banking infrastructure after its recent nuclear and missile tests.
Russel told the House subcommittee for Asia the timing of the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system was a Pentagon matter.
But he added: "Given the accelerating pace of North Korea's missile tests, we intend to deploy on an accelerated basis. I would say as soon as possible."
Asked if the deployment was a done deal," Russel replied: Yes.
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