The US may move its anti-missile system out of South Korea - and it's sparking unease
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The US may relocate its missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East despite Seoul's objections.
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Media reports indicate the US may relocate its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) anti-missile system from South Korea to the Middle East. Seoul has opposed the potential move of the system, which was deployed to counter North Korean missile threats.
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